I named my blog Hymns and Verses because I’m often inspired by the lyrics in music or verses from the Bible or a quote from a piece of well known literature! Mostly, I incorporate these ideas into my home decor. But, today I’m sharing a necklace that was inspired by the Christmas song, Winter Snow. Have you heard this song? …
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Vintage Home Decor at Christmas
If you want your Christmas home to be unique and set apart from all the rest, why not consider adding some vintage home decor into your holiday decorations! You know that I love to incorporate vintage items into my home. I love vintage or antique items because of their story, the history behind the piece, and their character. …
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Gift for Fans of The Great British Baking Show
Do you know someone who’s a super fan of The Great British Baking Show? Mark and I are currently watching Season 11 of this popular series where British bakers gather under an outdoor tent in the English countryside and bake! The show has changed some over the years, and I admit that I liked it way better in the earlier…
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Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
Have you ever gone Christmas caroling? When I was young, our church always went caroling at Christmastime. Christmas caroling seems to have gone out of fashion, but I wish we would return to this way of spreading Christmas cheer! One of my memories from caroling was coming back to a warm house or church building and having a hot cup…
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Paperwhites at Christmastime – Tips for Forcing Bulbs
There’s something about having delicate white flowers growing indoors at Christmastime that is magical! Paperwhites are a bulb flower that are related to the common daffodil. They produce small white flowers that are extremely fragrant. And, forcing these bulb flowers to bloom at Christmastime couldn’t be easier! A few years ago I shared my tips for forcing paperwhite bulbs indoors…
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