The house feels a little quiet now that Christmas is behind us. The living room couch sits alone with no piles of people lounging on its fluffy pillows. The family room is void of family chatter, laughter and noise. Even after numerous sweepings, the kitchen may still have cookie sprinkles hiding under the cabinets or stove, but it’s void of the hustle and energy of the previous week. Yes, the “big holiday” is over, but you know what? Spite the emptiness of the house, my heart is very, very full. It’s full of memories, joy, and happy sighs.
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Creating a Christmas Gathering
I’ve been adding Christmas/winter decor to my home like the Lord sends the new season…a little at a time. I’ve found it far less tiring and lots more fun! I’m getting ready – not just for Christmas, but also for a gathering in my home this week for the ladies of my church. I’m hosting my second Christmas Cake and Coffee party! It was so much fun last year, that I wanted to be sure to put it on the calendar again.
We go to all the work of decorating our homes so beautifully for Christmas that it only makes sense that we would open our doors and invite others in. It’s the perfect time to be hospitable.
Christmas Cake & Coffee Party Recap
The month of December was busy, but it was full of fun, baking, laughter, good food and fellowship all around the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Before the new year gets too far along, I have to recap one of the sweet times the Lord allowed.
I had a Christmas Cake and Coffee Party on the thirteenth that was so much fun to host! I wanted the evening to feel casual, so I purchased Christmas Socks from Amazon and had them in a basket in the foyer. I had a little chalkboard sign at the door that told the ladies this was a gift for their feet. They slipped on the socks and left their shoes behind.
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Christmas Tree Tassel Craft
I don’t like making a craft and then trying to find a place to put it. Recently I found and made a cute Christmas craft that you can actually use. This is a Christmas Tree Tassel. It takes about 15 minutes to make. Look at this…
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Merry Christmas!
This week before Christmas is one of my favorite weeks of the year. There’s so much to do as I prepare for all my family to be here in our home, and I love it so much!
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