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ALICE IN WONDERLAND

July 23, 2018

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Merry Christmas Eve🎄

Merry Christmas Eve🎄

Dear friends—I hope this season has been kind to y

Dear friends—I hope this season has been kind to you. 🤍 It’s been a quiet few months here, but this season felt like the right moment to return to say…Hello.

As we pause to celebrate Christmas, may your home be wrapped in His peace and your spirit strengthened by the assurance of His love for you and me.

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#NeutralChristmas
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There’s something so captivating about driving alo

There’s something so captivating about driving along the mountain road this time of year — when I see the distant peaks covered in autumn color — creating a breathtaking landscape. It’s a sight that always stops me in awe — a living reminder of God’s artistry in creation.

At home, I love bringing a similar color palette indoors, mirroring the mountains in autumn. By preserving hydrangeas from our backyard, I’ve been able to introduce even more shades — burgundy, plum, teal, and antique blue.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” -Psalm 19:1

When Sorrow Finds Its Way to the Heart There are

When Sorrow Finds Its Way to the Heart

There are moments when sorrow finds its way into my heart—like when I think about the long-term effects of my upcoming radiation treatments. But by the grace of the Holy Spirit, I’m reminded of the Passion of Jesus and His great sorrow.

When I unite my suffering with His at the foot of the Cross, I never walk alone. He knows the weight of pain and shares the cross I carry. Sometimes despair can linger far too long if I let it—it can weary both body and spirit. But when I look to His wounds, I find comfort.

Through this gentle reminder, I’m able to rise from despair before it consumes me both physically and spiritually. Instead, I’m filled with peace… for in His suffering, we are never abandoned. Love transforms it. When I place my cross beside His, it becomes something holy.

It’s redemptive.
It draws me near His heart.
It pleases Him, because it shows trust.
And through it, grace flows — often in ways I’ll never see.

Sometimes I just need these reminders—and often, we have to be reminded again and again—because sorrow and pain of all type’s will always be present in our lives. Yet even then, He is near, and that changes everything.

A Reflection on My Baptism Anniversary Excerpt f

A Reflection on My Baptism Anniversary

Excerpt from what I shared last September, 2024…
“For a while now, I felt a gentle tug on my heart — a call to reflect and lean deeper into the presence of God. After much prayer and reflection, I decided to take a step back and unplug from social media for a season.”

At the time, I thought it would be a short break — maybe a pause until the fall season passed. But fall quietly slipped into winter, winter gave way to spring, and spring blossomed into summer.

In the stillness, I began to realize this was never just a break — it was an invitation to be transformed. A season that became seasons of renewal.

Back in July of last year, I felt a deep, unshakable calling from God — a stirring in my soul that felt like He was asking me to be made new. Though I didn’t fully understand it at the time, I see now how He was preparing my heart for renewal — a quiet, unseen ‘baptism’ of the spirit.

Now, as autumn circles back once more, I’m reminded of the day God first claimed me as His own — October 16, 1971 — the day I was baptized.

What began as a simple call to step away, has come full circle into a deeper understanding of grace, renewal, and spiritual rebirth.

Today, I celebrate not only the anniversary of my baptism, but the gentle ways God continues to whisper, “Behold, I make all things new.”

While I’m not quite ready to return to posting regularly, I’ll share a reflection or moment of inspiration here and there. Thank you all for continuing to follow along — your presence, kindness, and prayers for my health, mean more than you know.

These preserved hydrangeas, gathered from our back

These preserved hydrangeas, gathered from our backyard at summer’s end, now feel like a regift of beauty for autumn days in our home. They remind me that while seasons shift, God’s presence and beauty never fade — they don’t end with one season but carry faithfully into the next.

‘He has made everything beautiful in its time.’ – Ecclesiastes 3:11”

After chemo ending earlier this year and radiation treatments ending in March and another in August, tomorrow morning I’ll be going in for a CT scan. I’d be ever so grateful for your prayers. My heart is at peace, knowing the same God who carries me through every season will be with me in this one too.🤍

As seasons change, we say goodbye and hello all at

As seasons change, we say goodbye and hello all at once. 🍂 These blooms carry both the warmth of summer’s end and the richness of autumn’s beginning.

I’m still in a sabbatical space, learning to pause, learning to listen, and say yes to the Lord’s invitations. Just as each flower takes its place in the arrangement, He is faithful to place us where we are meant to be.

‘For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.’ – Ecclesiastes 3:1

May you embrace the beauty of your own season and follow where He leads, for He never wastes a season.

NEW ART CANVAS, SAME FAITHFUL REMINDER. I just ad

NEW ART CANVAS, SAME FAITHFUL REMINDER.
I just added the ‘Watched Over’ canvas from @_lightyourhome_ to our home, and it’s more than just decor—it’s a daily reflection of peace and divine care. The quiet figure of Christ, our Shepherd and his sheep reminds me that we’re never truly alone.
“The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
Psalm 121:5–8 ✨
The soft muted tones and the gently framed endless clouds draw your eyes in, but it’s the message behind the image that brings lasting comfort. A perfect piece to anchor any space with calm, purpose, and quiet strength.

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
— John 10:27

#WatchedOver #FaithInspiredHome #Psalm121 #CanvasArt #ChristianDecor #LightYourHome #PeacefulSpaces #SpiritualHome #TheLordIsMyShepherd

As the vibrant days of summer has ended and we tra

As the vibrant days of summer has ended and we transition into the crisp embrace of fall, I feel a shift within myself too. The changing seasons remind me of the beauty in reflecting and allowing space for growth.

For a while now, I felt a gentle tug on my heart - a call to reflect and lean deeper into the presence of God. After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to take a step back and unplug from social media for a season.

This invitation is one that I believe God has so graciously and mercifully placed before me, to continue walking the path He has laid out for me.

In this quiet time, I hope to deepen my relationship with Him even more, focus on the gifts He’s given me, and seek His guidance for the next steps. It’s both humbling and exciting to embrace the season of stillness and faith.

I will miss connecting with all of you, but I am confident that this time will bring renewal and clarity. I hope to return with a refreshed spirit, new inspiration, and a heart full of gratitude. Thank you for your understanding, your support, your continued prayers for my health, and prayers during this time.🙏🏼.

In the meantime, here’s a glimpse of how I’ve transitioned our home to welcome the cozy warmth of autumn. With each new season, I love refreshing our space to reflect the change outdoors—think textures, earthy tones, and subtle accents that bring the feeling of fall inside. 🍂

Here’s to embracing the new season ahead. See you soon.❤️

A simple front entryway refresh. It started out w

A simple front entryway refresh.

It started out with our new @porteandhall ultra-thin doormat that is made to fit under your door. It’s slip resistant, stain resistant, and most importantly water absorbent (so needed during those rainy and snowy days).

We’ve had our umbrella stand for a while and it’s the perfect shape and size to place in a corner space. It”s great to house our Totes wooden stick umbrellas in.

I created a little moment in the front foyer with new Botanica prints from @diana.brambila. I found the perfect gold frames on Amazon. I removed the glass inserts so that the high quality canvas paper can show through, to appear as original artwork😉.

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#homedecor #foyerrefresh #artwork #indoormat

I’m still holding onto the summer season with this

I’m still holding onto the summer season with this dreamy white and green flower arrangement I created. Fresh, simple, and full of life - just like these warm days.
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#florallove #summervibes #freshblooms #flowerarrangement #kitchendecor

With an abundance of limelight hydrangeas we have

With an abundance of limelight hydrangeas we have in our backyard, I clipped a bunch so that we can enjoy having an arrangement on our outdoor dining table.

I decided to use my rectangle glass ribbed vase and since I didn’t use any floral mechanics, I arranged the stems in a crisscross pattern. I find this allows the stems to stay in place. I start by inserting the stems on each corner of the vase and then work my way to the center. I had cut exactly enough to create a lush looking arrangement.

On other news, I have to share what a beautifully blessed morning I had. It started with me attending mass, then I visited the monastery and read a few pages of scripture in their garden, I prayed, and came home to make this flower arrangement. Thereafter, I looked through my devotional book and read today’s devotion - here is an excerpt…When you walk through a day with childlike delight, savoring every blessing, you proclaim your trust in Me, your ever-present Shepherd. The more you focus on My Presence with you, the more fully you can enjoy life. Glorify Me through your pleasure in Me. Thus you proclaim My Presence to the watching world.
After reading that, I smiled at the blessing and enjoyment of today. Godbless❤️

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