Popcorn and Cranberries
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Tuesday, December 16, 2008
When Dan and I were newlyweds decorating our first Christmas tree together, we decided to try stringing popcorn and cranberries.
It did take some effort, but one look at our old style tree and I was hooked. We’ve used popcorn and cranberry garlands ever since.
Thankfully, these days we have built-in slave labor in the form of eight young children and I don’t have to do much of the stringing myself... READ MORE
Ready Your House and Hearts
Posted by Robyn Lee in Insider on Friday, October 24, 2008
1. Bending Near the Earth
Layered-wood angel watches the Nativity scene from above. Angel can be displayed as one piece or separated into three pieces. 8 inches high. $24.95, from CatholicSupply.com or (314) 644-0643.
2. Glory Given
Stained-glass ornaments shine with a mini-bulb from your Christmas lights. Made of porcelain with 22-karat gold trim. 4 3/4 inches high. $29.95 (set of two), from LeafletOnline.com... READ MORE
Someday
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, October 13, 2008
Someday I will craft a stunning autumn-themed centerpiece for the dining room.
It will feature glowing candles, Indian corn, miniature pumpkins, and gourds of every color and kind.
Everyone will admire it. And no one will touch it.
No one will pick the kernels off the Indian corn, play football with the mini pumpkins or drill holes in the gourds with a dinner fork.
Someday.




