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| Love Came Down- a theme that struck home from the Ann Voskamp's blog- a holy experience- |
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| Some finished decorations for Jess and Dan's first Christmas |
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| Folded paper wheels with Dollar Store glitter ornaments |
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| Paper wreath with vintage book page inserts |
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| A favorite nativity from my friend- Anna |
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| Greens, berries and a handmade "ginger" angel |
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| Santa gathering |
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| The White House ornament tree |
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| A glimpse inside the kitchen cupboard |
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| Collected Santa mugs waiting for hot chocolate |
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| a framed print from The Illustrated London News dated Dec. 20, 1856- purchased in Ireland The prism lamps and my growing up nativity |
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| Vintage ornaments catch the sunlight |
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| Spools, Grater with Candle and plaid cooler warm up a kitchen area table |
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| Pot holders and cookie cutters dress a kitchen door wreath |
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| Needlepoint angel with bold red with an Augsburg- Christmas carol book cover |
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| Matted and framed vintage Bakers Cocoa advertisement |
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| Tiered garden piece with shiny ornaments, tulle and holly |
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| Vintage Tom's chip holder with 100 year old Nativity post cards |
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| New tree skirt I just made- Burlap- onasberg and unbleached muslin |
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| Seed packet holder from a hardware store holds Christmas cards- most over 100 years old |
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| The Luke 2 story as printed in McCall's magazine- Dec. 1953 |
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| My childhood Nativity- printed cardboard stands up to create the story |
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| Family room tree with neutral colors |
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| Combining burlap garland and old gold ribbon |
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| Vintage ornaments and glass beads |
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| Laura's fall drawing |
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| The Leaf bowl-made by Laura Schumacher |
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| A gift to mom and dad on her wedding day |
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| Seeing Through |
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| The FRAME WORK that holds us together |
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| YOU REMAIN - when all returns to dust and ashes |
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| Brick- a firm foundation |
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| Seems like there should be a handicapped sign for all of our parking- we are certainly not equipped for living life here without Jesus to bring healing. |
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| GIVE THANKS |
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| BLESSINGS |
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| THANKFUL Took some wreaths to give as gifts on our trip |
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| Still looks like Fall as we get ready to head out of town to visit the North Carolina newlyweds |
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| Ah yes North Carolina. We took a beautiful drive up to Banner Elk, N.C. - the highest point on the Eastern side of the U.S |
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Wonderful Townhouse . Welcoming fire and draped mantel with old tin frame waiting on a mirror |
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| COVENANT wedding blessing gift made for Dan and Jess |
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| Dried the roses from Jess and Dan's July 17, 2011 wedding and made the flowers into a wreath for Christmas decorating |
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| CHINA HUTCH made from an old window and bead board and reclaimed wood Next to a child's school desk chair and old tin |
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| A Wedding Reminder- hangs on the wall All the guests "signed" with their thumb print with a variety of green inks. Sister Laura drew the lovely tree |
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| Jessica's Faith blessing "poster" hangs in the hallway of her new home. A reminder of God's faithfulness in her life. |
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| A Windows of Time Wedding Gift to share the blessing of families with a long and faithful wedding heritage Both sets of parents and 4 sets of grandparents |
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| Jessica and Daniel Meier- July 17, 2011 May the Lord bless you and keep you. |
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| GIVE THANKS banner and Blessings garland in our kitchen- Hung from a hard to find double shelf oak quilt rack |
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| Vintage Thanksgiving cards fill an old seed packet display rack. Most of the cards are at least 100 years old. |
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| Oak church pew finishes this wall display with a cozy place to sit. Top ledge stores everyday serving dishes. |
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| A fall felt banner purchased on clearance at Jo Ann's for 80% off and then embellished with Bible verses of Thanksgiving. They are just stitched on by hand with an added button garnish. |
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| Vintage chip display stand repurposed for display of seasonal postcards. |
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| Rolled circle small wreath with crepe paper and pages from an old book -- Original design by Donna VanWert. |
