As I reflect on past years, I realize that change is the underlying theme of our lives. Our economy changes, our nation changes, and even you and I have change. For some, these changes mean the loss of a job, home, or financial status. For others these changes bring about unexpected blessings. For most people, however, changes are both challenging and positive. Change is everywhere The older I get, the more I realize that I like things to be comfortable and familiar. I find myself choosing the ... continue reading...
A Delectable New Year’s Day Brunch
As the calendar turns to January 1st, freshness is in the air. It is a time of new beginnings, togetherness and personal changes. Many people ring in New Year’s Eve with those they hold closest to their heart. New Year’s Day follows greeting our loved ones after sleeping in from the festivities the night before. The kitchen often is the heart of a home, the gathering place of good smells and happy memories. Prepare a delicious brunch feast that brings joy and a celebratory mood for your ... continue reading...
Grateful this Christmas
Christmas is right around the corner and I want to take a moment to thank you for reading and taking part of my life in this small way. I wish you a very warm and loving Christmas filled with tradition and a life giving home. Grateful for you, Sandra Maddox ... continue reading...
How to Make Your Home Guest-Ready for the Holidays
As if the run up to Christmas isn’t hectic enough, why do I always feel the need to do all the jobs around the house that I’ve been mulling over. Is it just me, or does everyone have this compulsion? It’s not as if my guests are going to care if there’s new bedding in the guest bedroom. Or if we’ve painted the baseboards. So what do I do for a quick fix? I usually head into my favorite stores. On this occasion it was new guest towels, a candle for the guest bathroom, new cushions for the ... continue reading...
Simple Ideas for Decorating Your Home This Christmas
I am not sure how the time has passed by so quickly, but we find ourselves about two weeks away from Christmas! Every year after Thanksgiving comes to a close, I begin to decorate my home for the holidays with whatever different colors such as rich red hues, white, and dark green. It is amazing how simple it can be to spruce up your home for the holidays. When people walk into my home, they are greeted by a lovely wreath like the one pictured above. A wreath is a simple way to welcome the ... continue reading...
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