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CAN WE TALK?

I’m so glad you are here. Did you know, I consider you my friend! Really! We share our lives and opinions and triumphs and even the things that are hard. So, today I have lots to tell you! Tons and ton!…

ON THE MENU

This week’s menu is quite hearty and filled again with wonderful fall flavors! I’m going to cook a mini Thanksgiving this week. No not the whole meal but a turkey breast and a very yummy Thanksgiving-inspired side dish! Here’s what’s on the menu this week……

CHRISTMAS IN THE GREAT ROOM

MERRY CHRISTMAS, friends! We have been in our home for just one month today! And I’m so glad you are here too! I’m still trying to find all my Christmas decor in the basement full of boxes but come on in and celebrate Christmas in the Great Room!…

MERRY NO-BAKE COOKIE RECIPE

It’s CHRISTMAS COOKIE WEEK! My blogging friends and I are sharing our best Christmas cookies with you! I made some scrumptious No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls! That’s a mouthful and so are these yummy cookies!…

EASY CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECE

Styling a Christmas centerpiece is not only easy but I made this one in less than 20 minutes! Just dig out what you have and get creative. I’ll show you how I made this Christmas centerpiece from start to finish! Ready?…

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HANGING CURTAINS

First, let me say there are lots of guidelines for hanging curtains. Most are tried and true tips that will almost guarantee the curtains on your windows will look their best! So, today let’s talk about everything you will need to know about hanging curtains…

EASY ENTERTAINING TIPS FOR THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! I think this is my favorite holiday! But preparing for all the food and family can get a bit overwhelming! So to help you here are my best tips for easy entertaining for our All-American holiday!…

10 THINGS TO DO NOW FOR CHRISTMAS

It’s not too early to think about Christmas! Actually, now is the perfect time to start your Christmas to-do list and check it twice. Today let’s talk about 10 important things to do now for Christmas!…

ON THE MENU OCT 21

Hey sweet friends! I am just so overwhelmed with all the encouragement and sources you have shared with the news I now need to be gluten-free! You are right, it is not hard! It’s just a new normal. And if we have the blessing of living long enough we have been through quite a bit of new normal’s! Hungry? Let’s eat well this week……

HOW WE CAME TO LIVE AT TANGLEWOOD

How we came to live at Tanglewood is a very interesting story. Until Memorial Day of this year we never even had a whisper of a thought about moving! I thought I’d live at StoneGable until my time on this earth was done. But God had other plans!…

WELCOME TO THE TANGLEWOOD HOUSE

Hi friends! Welcome! I’m so glad you stopped by today! Our new Tanglewood home is still a huge work in progress! But never mind that! I’m so excited to show you around! Come on in……

STYLE A FALL MANTEL TO GET NOTICED

Let’s style a fall-inspired mantel! You probably know I start decorating every new season with a mantel! This is one of my favorite mantels! It’s neutral color and textural spin on the best fall’s bounty make this mantel get noticed! Let’s get busy, friends!…

100 INSPIRING FALL DECORATING IDEAS

Ready for 101 inspiring fall ideas with lots and lots of pictures! And tons and tons of fall ideas and sources too! I’m sharing all kinds of ways to beautifully decorate your home this fall!…

ON THE MENU OCTOBER 7TH

We are eating meals with lots of fall infused flavors, here at StoneGable! Isn’t this acorn squash beautiful? I eat it for lunch! The recipe’s easy! See more fall dishes on the menu this week!…

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!

This morning I really did not want to write a post! I was tired and it was dark and my bed just felt so wonderful and cozy. After a little debate in my head, I dragged myself out of bed and came down to my quiet study and here I sit asking God to fill me with His Holy Spirit so He would be glorified on this page and on my blog….

ADD A BIT OF BLING TO YOUR PUMPKINS

Don’t you LOVE an idea you have that comes to life even better than you imagined it? I had a dream to have some blingy and elegantly beautiful pumpkins to use in my fall decor. And this is what my idea became……

4 EASY THANKSGIVING NAPKIN RING DIY’S

Let’s make easy and beautiful Thanksgiving napkin rings!!! It’s so much fun to set an elegant Thanksgiving table complete with napkin rings! The napkin rings were all made with things I had on hand or collected on a walk. They will get noticed on your Thanksgiving table!…

EASY FALL CANDLE DIY

Don’t you love a super easy fall diy? This fall candle diy takes less than 10 minutes to make and you probably have all the things to make it around your house! Ready? Let’s get started……

WHITE FALL FRONT PORCH

This year there is a snowstorm of pumpkins on my fall front porch! This space is usually filled with saturated colors of the season but this year I found the most beautiful white and green pumpkins at the local farm stand and was inspired to create a fall front porch “white-out”!…

WHITE PAINTED PUMPKIN DIY

I just L-O-V-E when a little project I have in my head comes out 100 times better than I thought it would. And I thought this fun white painted pumpkin diy would be amazing! And it was! Times 100! The pumpkins are so easy to paint. You do not need to be crafty or artistic to make these beautiful pumpkins! Ready, let’s make some for our homes this fall!…

WHY I AM NOT ASHAMED

My bible study just finished up a two year study of the book of Romans. And although I love every book and every word of the Bible I have such a special place in my heart for this masterpiece of my faith! The more I read it and meditate on it the more I know God, and love Him and grow in faith! Today let’s talk about one of the main themes of this glorious book and why I am not ashamed!…

BEST FALL STONEGABLE RECIPES

As the weather gets cooler here at StoneGable our menus change like the season. Today I’m sharing 10 of the best fall recipes we love to eat! And you will love them too!…

BEAUTIFUL VELVET PUMPKINS

One of the most beautiful arrangements I have ever made was one using velvet pumpkins! I love their texture and sheen and colors! Today’s post is pure inspiration and velvet beauty! Come get ideas to decorate your fall home!…

FALL MANTEL IDEAS

Need fall mantel ideas? Don’t we all need ideas when it comes to decorating this long piece of decor real estate that becomes a big focal point? Fall lends itself to pumpkins so this year’s mantel is filled with tumbling green and white pumpkins! And I’m sharing lots of designer tips for creating a beautiful fall mantel!…

COZY FALL DECOR

It’s fall!!!! And as the weather gets cooler, it’s important to incorporate cozy fall decor in your home! Home furnishings and accessories become more textural and more comfy! Today I’m sharing pretty, cozy fall decor!…

FALL HYDRANGEA AND GREEN APPLE TABLE

Today is one of those beautiful fall days! Perfect for setting an early fall table outside! The hydrangeas on our bushes flanking the front door looked so pretty I could not help cutting a few and using them along with green apples for a table!…

ON THE MENU SEPT 16TH

I’m a little chatty today. Bobby and I have been on vacation in the highlands of Maine the last two weeks. I’ve missed blogging! And I have really missed you! Are you hungry? I am! Let’s talk dinner and vacations this week……

HOW TO CREATING A FALL VIGNETTE AND A SPECIAL GIVEAWAY

Lately, I’ve received several emails from StoneGable reader’s asking, “How do I create a fall vignette? It’s easy when you follow just a few tips and designer tricks! Today I’m sharing a “recipe” for creating a fall focal point YOU can put together in under 15 minutes. Ready?…

A LITTLE UPSTAIRS HOUSE TOUR

StoneGable has been our home for almost 24 years. And I can’t tell you what a joy and blessing it is to live here! I recently shared a post HOW WE CHOSE STONEGABLE and promised you a look at our upstairs spaces. So here’s a little up-the-stairs house tour….

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