Happy 2013! For some reason, the sound of 2013 seems so “out there,” but I can honestly say, I’m really looking forward to this new year! In the past, I have made “resolutions,” but this year I’m creating “opportunities!” So why don’t you come along on this Opportunity Journey with me… 1. Create a haven for Read More
Author: jshunter
Interior Decorator and Paint Color Consultant creating "Interiors Worth Living!" Little Rock, AR
Winter Weather and The 12 Days of Christmas
Wow, what a week! On Christmas night (thankfully after dinner), our power went out and returned Friday at 2:00 p.m. due to an intensive snow blizzard. Yes, a blizzard…10 inches worth. For us, that’s a blizzard! Handyman Husband stayed in the freezing house with the gas logs, and the kids and I went to our Read More
The Gift of Giving
Last week, our neighborhood experienced an awful event…a family lost their home to a fire. Lost everything. But all are safe…and that’s what matters. It happened during a beautiful time. A time of giving. People from all over, many strangers, gave to this family. And this family’s attitude has been one of an uplifting spirit, Read More
Our Christmas Facade
It’s good to be back online! Yesterday, our internet and cable were out due to high winds hence no post on Thursday. Today, I’m sharing our Christmas facade. I love decorating the outside of our home for any holiday. During the Christmas season, I enjoy a “natural” look. I was especially inspired by nature during Read More
Alphabet Birthday Party
Today is Elizabeth’s 7th birthday!!! In my “A Year Ago Today” series, we celebrated with an Alphabet Birthday Party last year… This was the year we decided to throw in our own tradition with the birthday banner…the kids decorate their banner! She decorated her “E” birthday cake! The guest’s initials bordered the sign! The table Read More
Crunchy Peppermint Bark
I’m always looking for a new recipe and found just what I needed in the November/December issue of “Southern Lady.” (You know how I adore this magazine!) I recently made the Crunchy Peppermint Bark for our church’s cookie exchange, and it was a great hit… I just want to curl up in front of this Read More
Prayers For Newtown
There are no words, just prayers! Prayers of comfort, strength, and love to those in Newtown, CT. My heart as a mother, as a former elementary teacher, as an American, and as a human goes out to every person affected by this horrible event…. As we say in the Orthodox Church, “May their memory be Read More
Botanica Gardens Continues
Let’s continue our journey through the fabulous Botanica Gardens garden and home shop here in LR! If you need a Christmas gift, you will definitely find something fantastic… You feel the Christmas spirit as you walk into Botanica! I am loving all of this fab green!!! And just last week I mentioned this wonderful gift Read More
Christmas Cocktail Party
Tis the season for enjoying time with family and friends! And entertaining!!! I love to host a gathering. I can vividly remember as a child my parents entertaining often. I also learned early in life that when you entertain projects finally get completed! And I’m talking huge projects when it came to my parents (like Read More
Suggestions???
So after Daniel’s 3rd birthday party, I found a present! I was sitting in the dining room at the time (we’ve switched the dining room and living rooms) talking on the phone with Handyman Husband. I looked up and found this… Daniel says, “It’s a fire truck!” I could NOT believe my eyes! It’s Read More