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Sending Your Child to a New School

Growing up, I went to four schools: Tremont Nursery School, Tremont Grade School, Tremont Junior High School, and Tremont High School. Notice a theme? I moved through the Tremont school system the same way my dad did, the same way his parents did... you get the picture. Fast forward and here I am a 39-year-old, married for 16 years, mother of four whose 7th grader has gone to 7 different schools. How badly have I screwed him up, I often wonder. Sending my children to new schools every few ... continue reading...


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How to Avoid Those Labor Day Blues

Feeling like you missed summer? Around Labor Day, most of us suffer a slight twinge of disappointment knowing the days are getting shorter, the weather will be turning cooler and most flowers stop blooming. We start mourning all the fun stuff we didn’t get a chance to do this summer. When the skies start turning gray and with the temperatures expecting to dip, I begin to feel a general lack of discontentment. Summer is my favorite season and while I want to experience as much fun as possible, ... continue reading...


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Ten Great Housewarming Gifts

Summer is filled with pool parties and housewarming parties.  This summer why not personalize a gift…it makes it much more special. Create custom pairings of goodies aligned with your host’s interest. When time allows, have something monogrammed to really make yourself stand out as a thoughtful and caring friend! Here are my top 10 ideas: Cozy Blanket A monogrammed tray Candle Personalized doormat Cornhole game Favorite Cookbook and Kitchen tools Note cards and Return ... continue reading...


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How to Pick the Perfect Paint Color

The most asked questions I get in my design business are about paint colors. This seems to be an area in which people feel an intense amount of distrust in their vision and ability to chose. Color is so personal that sometimes it can be polarizing for a lot of people, so be true to yourself and use colors you find yourself extremely attractive too. Swatch Cards Looking at the paint swatch can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. There are so many options! Once you’ve decided on a color ... continue reading...


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The Importance of Dating Your Spouse

Your home is a refuge from the stresses of daily life. It provides comfort, safety and a sense of belonging. Whether it is a castle or a condo, it is yours – a place you can relax and enjoy the pleasures of binge-watching television in your ratty pajamas while enjoying chocolate to your heart’s content. And all with no judgment! Sometimes it is good to close the door on all home has to offer and spend unrushed, unhurried time with your spouse. You see, it doesn’t really matter how much you ... continue reading...


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Hi, I'm Sandra and I am so glad that you are here! You’ll soon learn that I have a passion for creating a beautiful life-giving sanctuary within the home. To help you along your own journey of domesticity, this site is a place for you to join me in the journey of discovering how to create homes that reflect God's love, grace and beauty.

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