inspiration at the castle Are you planning for Easter and spring decorations yet? My spring travels to Germany and Swtizerland and living there inspire many of my Easter decorations. This charming Easter Egg Tree with other seasonal decorations was in Neuschwanstein’s Gift Shop. During a girlfriend trip years ago we were tourists in the Bavarian Munich Garmish area before we…
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Easter Tree Inspiration
A Season of Promise
lent is a reminder of brokeness O Jesus, quicken me. O Jesus, rise in me. O Jesus, drink of me. Yesterday was the first day of Lent. Today early morning snow started to fall gently covering the bare spots from the earlier snow. Winter is still here; many are staying in place. The foreheads of many were marked with the…
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Fresh Flowers Make Me Smile
It’ a fresh beginning! A new week. Snow still covers the ground. Temperatures are keeping us in the deep freeze. Sweet satisfaction in the morning This was the sight that met me this morning! Fresh flowers and handmade Valentine cards from our grandchildren. How can you not smile with sweet satisfaction? I ordered a bunch when I ordered groceries for…
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Early Valentine Espresso and Macarons
Valentine’s is coming soon. Do you have somethinng special planned? I did sort of.. Aren’t these macarons pretty? Dainty and romantic too. Both my girls like to bake. Amy made these sugary delights 2 nights before she left to return to school. Snow storms held her up. When you go to a university in the snow belt, you watch the…
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His Loving Kindness
I woke up before the rest of the house. It was snowing. Big heavy white flakes. A beautiful sight. I wasn’t thinking about the shoveling to come. My only thought was of the serene feeling that came over me.
