Aloha from the beautiful Four Seasons in Hualalai, Hawaii. I am currently relaxing and soaking up the sun on the Big Island with my husband. It is always nice to get away for a bit in order to rest and reconnect with the ones you love. Here is a quick glimpse of my trip: As you can see, my blog is in the process of being revamped. Thank you for your patience as things are rearranged and changed for the better. Enjoy the rest of your September! ... continue reading...
Learning to Live a Balanced Life
Learning to Live a Balanced LifeSummer is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. I love fall because it marks the end of hot summer nights and beginnings of cozy nights spent with a warm mug of hot cocoa (click for yummy hot cocoa recipe). It also coincides with the start of a new school year and a new schedule to go with it. With a fresh slate and the promise of a crisp breeze, it is important to start the school year with realistic expectations and balance.(image source)The idea ... continue reading...
Growing Old Together
Growing Old Together I am passionate about growing old with my husband. It’s my desire to intentionally journey through life with him and see Ephesians 5:22-23 lived out. I want my marriage to be a representation of the relationship between Christ and His church. When people look at my marriage, I want them to see a picture of Jesus. While I certainly do not have this perfect, 28 years of marriage has given me some practice. I hope that the following is able to leave you with a few pointers on ... continue reading...
Inspiration from Mallorca
It is my opinion that the best part of traveling is bringing back the customs and flavors, of each place, to share with your family and friends. As you know, I spent some time in Spain this summer. I absolutely fell in love the with traditions, tablescapes, architecture, and food. In an effort to recreate my vacation I decided to make Paella, an authentic Spanish dish. To start the meal off, I created an antipasto board. I had a similar antipasto platter nearly every meal while I was in ... continue reading...
Embrace the Rainbow
Embrace the Rainbow Pink is the sweetest of all the colours. It is the colour of happiness and of femininity.” I love red, it is the color of life." Christian Dior Photo by: Sandra Maddox I love this quote by Christian Dior…Like him I’m always inspired by pink or red roses or flowers in a garden. Like he states they exude happiness and femininity Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions. - Pablo Picasso Photos by: Krissa Rossbund Traditional Home. June 2013. Artists and ... continue reading...