I saw Scrabble tiles being sold at the antique mall. Little messages filled the trays. The idea of a note of greeting or love appealed to me. Last week while cleaning out closets, I found a small green bag of Scrabble tiles. On the outside of the bag was written “Extras”. I knew what I […]
“Well, look at that!” Those were the first words I heard Ever-Lovin’ speak this morning. “Well, look at that,” I replied. And then I squealed. It was snowing. Small flakes of snow were beginning to dust the trees and bushes around our home. It wasn’t even sticking to the ground, but the sidewalk was a […]
It had been a while, but the Living Stones and the Albers Bible Fellowship Classes from First Baptist Church Richardson returned to Buckner International to sort shoes. It was good to be back. The big news of the day was… Drum roll please…. We picked up forty-three boxes of shoes (that would be 693 pairs […]
When February arrives and Valentine’s Day is near, I like to display my collection of Victorian calling cards. On these beautiful chromolithograph cards, hearts, hands, doves, and flowers speak of romance, friendship (and climbing the social ladder). These little scraps of ephemera (paper collectible) make my heart go pitty-pat. At first the little cards were […]
I learned something today. There is an agency in town called Refugee Services of Texas. “A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave his/her country because of a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, or participation in a particular social or political group. Unlike immigrants, refugees have no […]
The Bible talks about being a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord, but I don’t remember anything being said about painting. Let it be known that that is what a group of faithful people did today – They painted the hallway of First Baptist Church Richardson. 1 Corinthians 10:31 (English Standard Version) 31 So, […]
You have probably heard of the Ronald McDonald Houses. Families of critically ill children are provided a home-away-from-home while while their children are receiving medical treatment. Okay, that is nice. No, it is wonderful! I am here to tell you that the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas, Texas is fantastic, and it is all made […]
I think some of you will be inspired by Super Sister’s bathroom, and I wanted to share it with you. Be still my heart. I never cease to be amazed at her and her unique style. The walls are painted a creamy buttery pale yellow. I love the white beadboard that comes about halfway up […]
While the paperwhites were reaching for the stars, and one amaryllis bulb displayed its crimson glory, there was another amaryllis bulb that did not bloom. From the beginning, one amaryllis bulb was larger, and had a longer “neck” that displayed a green stalk. Oh, Little Bulb did have a hint of a stem. While Big […]
Pretty Baby has a bright and cheerful room. Momma Jenny and Aunt Becky worked hard to make her a room that is girly but not too frilly. This room combines modern and nostalgia touches. I like it. I love it. Walls were painted a bright green called Peas in a Pod. It is by Behr, […]
