“There is a place of full release, near to the heart of God, a place where all is joy and peace, near to the heart of God…” The late October sun was barely shining on this weekday afternoon. Our days are quietly threatening snow and the sun is quickly becoming a long […]
Tea is wealth itself, Because there is nothing that cannot be lost, No problem that will not disappear, No burden that will not float away, Between the first sip and the last. THE MINISTER OF LEAVES After a long, hard day of many chores, tasks and homeschooling, I do so love to sit in […]
There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. -Henry James Portrait of a Lady {a “new” to us teapot, my sweet husband brought home last night} Sitting together in the evening, after the busy-ness of dinner time, cleanup, bed time baths and barn chores […]
Nothing says fall more than the smell of warm apple pies & toasty cinnamon rolls, fresh from the oven. Last week, we worked on the apple pies (which I meant to write about but wow, does time fly right now!) and this weekend, I think we all felt the craving for cinnamon buns. They are […]
“Is your home in order or are you rushing about? I’m talking about the general sense of organization in your home, not the messy closet that needs cleaning. Anger and impatience that stem from [doing too many] things, making children feel like they are an intrusion, makes difficulty in finding fondness for your children. So […]
