I’d love to take a quick poll: d0 you set your table for dinner each night? Do you use your old, mismatched plates, or heaven forbid, paper plates? (Apologies to those that use paper plates- I’ve never been a fan.) I have a set of white Target plates that I bought years ago. They have chips, glazing, scratches, and while… Read More
Her Southern Home
Southern Home Ideas: MatchStick Holders
I don’t often go to antique stores (I don’t know why cause I love them!) But when I do, I’m always on the hunt for tiny match holders. I like to put them in places where we always have candles and need easy access to matches. Sure, we could use a matchbook or lighter, but I think this adds a… Read More
40 DAYS
So much can happen in someone’s life in the span of 40 days. When I took the Instagram fast back in February for Lent, I wasn’t prepared for what was to come or for how my heart changed. I had a lot of questions about my last post, so I’m going to try to knock them out here. You said… Read More
Teaching From HOme: Classroom Edition- After
Last week I showed you my little desk area off my kitchen where I made an impromptu work space last spring during our school’s virtual teaching. Over the summer it had become a dumping ground for anything I didn’t know what to do with- my school computer, grad school work, bills, books I had finished reading, random pieces of paper…. Read More
Teaching From Home: “Classroom” Edition- before
A couple of weeks ago, my district announced that we would be holding school virtually until Labor Day when the board would reassess the community and then make another decision, either extending virtually learning or welcoming students back into the classroom. Since I knew I would be doing my professional development, trainings, and back to school meetings from home PLUS… Read More
#USETHEGOODSTUFF: the Cocktail Napkin
While we may not be entertaining much right now, I’m trying to remind myself that my family is worth using the good stuff. You know what I mean- the candle that costs $40, and smells like you hope heaven will smell, but you want to save lighting it for when guests come over. Or the fancy cloth napkins that you… Read More