Heaven Sent

Tis the season for baby showers.

This past weekend I hosted a shower for a lady from our church. I snapped a couple of pics in case it might give someone else an idea. I didn't go "all out," but it still turned out festive.

Remember me sharing my spring mantel? Well, it was pink and girly looking and this was a boy theme, so I rearranged my mantel for only about the 3rd or 4th time this year. Hey, who's counting?

I made the pennant out of kraft cardstock and the Cricut. I just cut out some cloud shapes to separate the words.

I had to decorate a table for a baby shower a couple months ago at our homeschool group. I actually used my brain for once and made sure to do a theme I could save and use for this one. Sometimes I have it together. Most times I don't. 

What's a party without some snacks?

Reason 254 to love HomeGoods;  because when you're waiting in line to check out there is a bunch of random items to browse. I glanced over and saw these cloud marshmallows and probably became a little too excited. I knew they went perfect with the theme and threw them in the cart. While I was getting everything together, it dawned on me that they would make a cute cupcake topper. I just stuck them with toothpicks, first.

 

I decided I liked my mantel this way and left it...minus the balloons.

Small Boxwood Wreath: Simply French Market

Church Decor

I wish I could do justice by these pictures, for they really are not capturing how pretty our church looks decorated for Christmas. It is a Winter Wonderland and the lights give it a soft, calming feel that makes you wanna pause and slow down and reflect on Christ's birthday.

 

Every year, it turns out just a smidge different. This year our children's program will have a "singing Christmas tree" and then the stable will be set up.

  

 

We picked up the trees throughout yard sale season and it made for cheap, beautiful décor.

 

 

 

 

 This song has really been on my mind this year, so I thought I would share:

 

YOUR PRESENCE FOR CHRISTMAS

 Author Unknown

In the busy Christmas noise,
All the light, the bells, the toys,
I have found You are the only source
Of comfort and joy.

Lord, I want Your presence for Christmas.
I want Your presence for Christmas.
I long to feel Your spirit speaking peace to my heart.
Of all the gifts I may receive,
There’s only one I really need.
And it’s Your presence,
Your presence for Christmas.

When this holiday is through,
And the year is fresh and new,
What will linger are the moments spent,
My Lord, just worshiping You.

Lord, I want Your presence for Christmas.
I want Your presence for Christmas.
I long to feel Your spirit speaking peace to my heart.
Of all the gifts I may receive,
There’s only one I really need.
And it’s Your presence,
Your presence for Christmas.

 

 

 

 May your season be blessed,

 

 

Joy for the Journey

Well, this isn't exactly a home decor post, but we think you all might enjoy seeing little glimpses of other things we do as Pastor's wives along the way. We have a church camp meeting every year, and while we're all gathered together there, the ladies get together for a special service just for us. It's a special time, with music, special speakers, door prizes, etc. This year I was asked to decorate for the ladies meeting. They told me that the theme would be Joy for the Journey, and that they wanted fun bright colors. The gears in my head immediately began turning like crazy...

My bicycle sure made a great prop! My sweetheart built the little fences for me, and I just love how they turned out. He was less than thrilled about having to take all this stuff apart, and load it in the back of our SUV, along with all of our luggage... this poor man goes through a lot for me. Haha! Lord, Bless him...

We set up a table in the back for programs and handouts. A friend of mine helped me out, and let me borrow some fun vintage things to add to the set up. (Hi, Chari!)

She tells me that this quilt was pieced together by her great grandmother when she was young lady. Some of the fabrics she used were from the 1800's. The whole thing is made by hand, no sewing machines were used. I think the Double Wedding Ring pattern is just beautiful. What a keepsake! It really looked sweet as a tablecloth for our table.

We certainly enjoyed our time of fellowship with other ladies. I failed to get any photos of the speakers or musicians as I was out in the halls chasing around a very bored, very high energy 4 year old shortly after the service started... 

Bless his heart, he's keeping me active...or is it exhausted? Yep, definitely exhausted. If God can harness all that energy and help him to use it for His glory, he'll do amazing things one day. But till then, I gotta double up on my vitamins...