Here are the new cupcake paintings I just finished yesterday!
It can be used on any print in the store!
The code is: TRUE LOVE (hurry because it won’t last long).
Welcome! Enjoy a peek at what the Herbert home looks like for Christmas…
One of the things I did differently that last year was to add red twigs to my mantel and to the Christmas tree. They were really easy and you could do them in any color that you needed. Just grab your branch clippers and some spray paint. Paint one side, turn them over and you’re done! Easy and very budget friendly.
An easy way to change your decor to Christmas is to just add a ribbon and an ornament.
Or gather up all the red things you have around the house. A little ribbon and a few berries and you’re done!
Remember my yule log from last year? This is my Grandmother’s.
It has over 60 years of Christmas candles on it. Happy memories indeed!
I’ve saved the best for last…
I’ve been wanting a Willow Tree nativity set for a long time. My husband’s mother gave me one for Christmas this year!!
This table is in our entry. I wanted the first thing that people see to be the One who is first place in my life. Without Him life would be just existence.
P.S. If you are needing some good Christmas gifts I’ve just added some new paintings to my shop. They make great gifts for: a house warming, teachers, friends and they also are a wonderful hostess gift!
Here’s a small preview…
This can be customized with any names you choose or can be left plain. (This is for my sister and her husband.)
(Don’t wait, because the coupon code will expire on December 21st.)
Nester has written the greatest step-by-step tassel ebook that I have ever seen. I bought and downloaded it yesterday. It’s full of wonderful photos and charming instructions.
(You know that Nester has a way with words!)
Here are some of the ways you can use the tassels you make for yourself or for the perfect gift!
Photo by Nesting Place
It’s only $10 and worth every penny. You can get your own here!
Rhoda at Southern Hospitality is hosting a Fall Inspiration Party! Here in Tennessee, fall is just starting to touch the leaves with color and the breezes are beginning to cool. Thank God for an end to the humidity!
I thought I’d share my mantel decorations for fall…
The mantle clock belongs to my Grandmother, who is living with us and the waterfall painting is an oil that I painted a few years ago. Being an artist, I’m so critical of my own work, but I’m actually very happy with how this painting turned out!
(Speaking of art…be sure to check back often, because I’m working on some new paintings for fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas!)
This wreath is proof you don’t have to start from scratch to make a pretty arrangement. I just added what I had to a store bought wreath.
In this aged copper urn, I made an arrangement of dark tan dahlias, red mum like flowers, dried hydrangea blossoms and pheasant feathers. I have always admired these pheasant feathers, so I’m so glad to finally have some!
Tip: To get tall pheasant feathers without breaking the budget; get small feathers and use floral tape to add them to floral stems. (Or just go with what you have and tape them to sticks or old silk flower stems!)
One of my favorite ways to celebrate to start of fall is to simmer cloves, cinnamon and orange slices in water on the stove. In just a few minutes the whole house smells so cozy!
What do you add to your home to make it feel like fall?
I’m having my 9 year-old use this poem as a way to practice his handwriting. James Whitcomb Riley is a family favorite around here. My Mother’s family is from Indiana and so is James Whitcomb Riley. The things that he writes about stirs a memory of quiet, meaningful country life, that all of us long for at times. Enjoy!
“When the Frost is on the Punkin”
by James Whitcomb Riley
WHEN the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock,
And you hear the kyouck and gobble of the struttin’ turkey-cock,
And the clackin’ of the guineys, and the cluckin’ of the hens,
And the rooster’s hallylooyer as he tiptoes on the fence;
O, it’s then the time a feller is a-feelin’ at his best,
With the risin’ sun to greet him from a night of peaceful rest,
As he leaves the house, bareheaded, and goes out to feed the stock,
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock.
They’s something kindo’ harty-like about the atmusfere
When the heat of summer’s over and the coolin’ fall is here—
Of course we miss the flowers, and the blossoms on the trees,
And the mumble of the hummin’-birds and buzzin’ of the bees;
But the air’s so appetizin’; and the landscape through the haze
Of a crisp and sunny morning of the airly autumn days
Is a pictur’ that no painter has the colorin’ to mock—
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock.
The husky, rusty russel of the tossels of the corn,
And the raspin’ of the tangled leaves as golden as the morn;
The stubble in the furries—kindo’ lonesome-like, but still
A-preachin’ sermuns to us of the barns they growed to fill;
The strawstack in the medder, and the reaper in the shed;
The hosses in theyr stalls below—the clover overhead!—
O, it sets my hart a-clickin’ like the tickin’ of a clock,
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock.
Then your apples all is gethered, and the ones a feller keeps
Is poured around the cellar-floor in red and yaller heaps;
And your cider-makin’s over, and your wimmern-folks is through
With theyr mince and apple-butter, and theyr souse and sausage too!…
I don’t know how to tell it—but ef such a thing could be
As the angels wantin’ boardin’, and they’d call around on me—
I’d want to ‘commodate ‘em—all the whole-indurin’ flock—
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock.
As we honor the brave men and women who have served our country, I thought you’d like to read these wonderful Memorial Day posts.
More Valentines fun:
As I am unpacking and unwinding from BlissDom I thought I tell you all about some fun Valentines crafts I’ve seen…I promise I’ll post about BlissDom as soon as possible! 
Jodified has a wonderful felt garland tutorial.
You can find the instructions for origami butterflies at UK Lass In US.
My VERY favorite are the artsy hearts from Little Birdie Secrets. They are SO cute!
May you and your family have the most peaceful, meaningful Christmas ever!
Our Savior deserves all the glory, honor and praise.
Oh, come let us adore Him!
Our kids are always asking to watch the old cartoons from You Tube. This is one of our favorite Christmas cartoons. Enjoy!
