Lovely Table Coverings And A few Things To Make The Home Cozy...

I Truly Think That Doing This One Thing Makes A Home So Cozy

Using a pretty material of a fabric that accentuates your room's color or style,

Can make a table look very nice!

 or lace can just make a room look elegant!

I have seen a movement in many ways to remove all the fluff in one's home.

I understand that too much clutter is a bit much;

But I have covered many of my end tables and dresser tops;

And I have found it much easier to clean them.

Just take things off it and give the covering a good shake outside.

Also, you do not have to add so many knicknacks as the covering

 Decorates it for you!

Finding the pretty fabrics and lace is all a part of the fun!

Being on the lookout for these at yard sales and second hand stores.

Wash and iron them and maybe a bit of altering, and it will fit each

top perfectly, and you can even find different colors or design and patterns.

I have been working on a plan for keeping my home interesting!

Clean and organized, but useful and allow myself to surround

myself with the things I love and use!

My many different yarns!

A boat load of Washi tape and beautiful stickers!

Books!!

My piano that takes up a whole wall!

A doggy bed that it blush pink for Natash my Red toy poodle!

Pretties hanging on the wall!

A rocking chair that rocks away my stress...

Small comforts, pay big dividends!

A Little Lace, its in the details...

Making melody in my heart...

Fabrics I adore...

~ Books ~

Dried Flowers...

Spices and Flavor...

These are just a few of my favorite things...

As Always, Sending a bit of my home to yours!

Loving And Learning

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Blessings, Roxy

A Little Cup Of Tea...

Taking Delight...

Sharing a cup of tea and a lovely read!

As we all have a few favorite magazines and this is one I truly enjoy!

Its the details and no matter how small can make a gift so special.

What brings joy to the heart is not so much the gift;

but the love and thoughtfulness!

I truly enjoyed my gift box that I received from the

~Tea Cup Exchange~

Treasures, sent in love to another, that loves tea and fellowship!

What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters,

compared to what lies within us.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

This tea cup is very unique and I loved the orange flower that just popped!

The tea towel is so pretty, and I have it displayed in my kitchen!

Goodies to eat and chocolate to savor!

A sucker shaped as a spoon.

Earl Grey tea my very favorite, and have enjoyed it daily!

I loved it all!!!

Thank You Karen From OHIO...

Please enjoy a cup of tea today or cofee

And think of all the women all over the world enjoying the

ritual of tea and fellowship!!

Take a few moments each day to allow yourself peace and calm!

A cup of tea can change your outlook on your day!

There is a saying that drinking tea will help you live to a ripe old age!

Life can be hard, but joy comes in the morning;

And in each new season...

We can all fall down by ourselves, but it takes a friend to lift us up!

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up,

just as in fact you are doing.

~Thessalonians 5:11~

Growing In Grace...

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How Making Cookies With Almond Flour Helps Blood Sugar...

Cookies made with mostly Almond Flour...

So many of us are looking into Lower Carbohydrates in our diets.

It is so hard because everything we love contains carbs.

We love cookies, pasta and breads!

Yet these very foods cause a sharp insulin jolt to our blood stream.

And after years of it, we now can become insulin resistant.

Why are so many finding themselves in the category of high blood sugar?

Grains, Sugars our typical American cuisine

All foods are either:

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

In order for your diet to be reduced to a smaller amount of Carbohydrates

Will take work and a new found love for cooking.

And preparing meals and desserts that are better for your blood sugar.

Almond flour is a very good alternative to use in making

All the things you love!

I try to use mostly almond flour with a small amount of a Non GMO

Flour that has some gluten in it!

I do not want a dry, tasteless cookie or quick bread.

What's the point?

There are so many different thoughts on this subject;

That is why you must make a plan that works for you and your family!

I have read three books in the last year that have helped me!

Have I followed everything they have taught?

NO

But as a wise woman I have gleaned a bit of wisdom!

Wheat Belly

By William Davis, M. D.

Grain Brain

By Davis Perlmutter & Kristen Loberg

Trim Healthy Momma

By Pearl Barrett & Serene Allison

Find your middle ground...

Again, moderation in all things is best!

Almond flour is sweet and delicious and moist alternative!

Buy yourself a bag and keep in the refrigerator!

Use it and you will be surprised at how well it works!

Eating a meal that is higher in protein is much better then 

Being really high in the carbohydrate form.

We must do what we can to stop the swing in blood sugar;

But we can help our bodies to stay within a safe zone.

You will find many sites and books on this very subject!

Eat And Drink For His Glory;

Tell me what you are doing to lower your amount of carbohydrates!

Lilacs And The Love Of Peace And Quiet...

Finding Peace...

I will be the first one to tell you this about myself;

I love having a peaceful and quiet home!

And as you all well know,

Life has a way of becoming loud and busy!

The other night we were all siting down and watching a movie;

And snap, crackle and pop

It started to hail!

Our daughter and her family have come for a visit,

And she has six children, two dogs, and a cat!

Now it is so busy here!

I love seeing the grandchildren and talking with them!

But I feel like my bed is calling me at 8:30 pm

I have written about this very thing of

feast or famine in my days!

It all may just be a part of getting older!

 I always have so many ideas and plans rolling around in my head.

 But implementing them has become a challenge.

I am learning to enjoy the busy moments!

It's just that my body does not always go along with this mode of thinking!

I find myself thinking more and more about hiring some help;

Someone I could be a blessing to, and yet have some help!!

It takes me way longer to clean as when I was a younger women.

Maybe this might be a season to declutter and rethink as to how,

I may keep my house clean!

I cleaned homes for others as a young mother,

It was a blessing to receive payment for doing housework!

Even after a day in town shopping, I find myself tired!

Yet, when it is to quiet!

I feel a sense of loneliness...

Finding peace can seem allusive;

But it is always there,

~ just quiet your heart and close your eyes even but for a moment~

Much Love...

Clean Thinking And Living...

Why we are told to think on everything lovely...

The human mind has become the dumping grounds;

Just think of all the trash you have heard or seen in the last month!

Scary and unnerving if you dwell upon it!

But, we must learn to sort out the clean from the filthy;

We were given a conscience to help guide us and keep us on track.

Do I have to listen to all the bad stuff?

Must I be exposed to all the darkness?

Heard any bad, rude or crude jokes lately?

Did you see a commercial that made you blush?

The world talks about clean eating;

Ha, what about clean thinking and living!!

People care more about eating the right foods

 then what their spiritual hearts are being exposed to!

If there is one thing I am truly praying to overcome is saying

NO

To the airwaves of garbage and to what the world calls

eye candy.

Lovely is kind and morally pure.

Many think that it is okay to share every private detail with you!

A wise woman learns to be discrete, but also practices it daily!

Going to the library use to be fairly safe;

But now days the books are laced with infidelity and sin!

I always dread summer, and the fact of all the immodestly dressed women.

I enjoy seeing ladies dress pretty and summery;

But without seeing all the flesh, the three B's

BUST

BACK

BUTT

Do All Things With Love

They way you think!

The way you dress!

The way you share your private matters!

Are you sure your house is built upon the Rock;

And not the sinking sand!

Do not become seared to what is unclean;

Be watchful, guard your hearts and eyes!

As Always...

Because He Lives,

I can face tomorrow...

Love, Roxy

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Do You Have The Right To Say What You Think...

I Say What I Think

There are many people that think and boast that this a fine quality!

They call this being honest, and feel they have the right to fling words,

around like they were spreading fertilizer on their spring grass.

With no thought of whom they might wound or harm...

Did you know that even fertilizer can kill a wild grass or a tender new shoot?

Saying what you think can be downright cruel!

Our thoughts and words are not to be used as a reckless means of communications!

Be mindful of the words you speak;

Be not like the lion seeking to whom he may devour!

There are ways to say and speak our minds, with tack!

And also will bring a sweet balm...

We have no right to leave a trail of;

Bad Humor

Jealousy

Critical Words

Miserable with oneself

Speaking our evil thoughts and hurtful words!

Beware...

I have heard it said, I have earned my right to speak my mind!

NOT TRUE

We are told to grow in wisdom and grace.

I grieve when I remember a few times when a women spewed her mind,

(And they said; "what's her problem")

Her problem is this;

She is mad, has not learned self control, is abusive with her words!

Learning to take every thought captive is what I desire to accomplish!

Even if it requires biting my tongue!

Because bitter words, never produce good!

Words lovingly and softly spoken will bring a better outcome!

Sometimes, this is just not always easy;

This is why it is important to be well rested and eating well,

So you do not become a grumpy person!

As always sharing with you what I am learning or have learned the hard way!

Hugs...

Roxy

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Do You Allow Your Struggles To Define You...

~What Defines You~

I have seen so many people who have gone through a struggle;

And they are having such a hard time with it,

And they have become the struggle...

What happens is everything is on the timeline of the struggle.

Trust me, I know this to be true in my own life;

And I have seen it consume the life of many.

Look the struggle does not ever go away;

Even if you get through this struggle, another one is on its way!

I have always loved the scripture that Joy comes in the morning!

Because if you will take each day in the struggle and purpose,

In your heart to live life even if you're dying or very sick.

Look mortality rate in at about 100%

But, I figure if I am going to live my days out;

I have purposed in my heart to pray to not allow anything

That is bad to define me.

I have learned the hard way to not burden everyone else with my woes!

I share with only a few people that we have the love and privilege

To help one another, but even then after a while it will become a weariness!

Each day is a new day with the chance to have a new beginning!

As humans we get a picture of what we hear and read in our heads.

I do not want to be known for my woes and sickness or troubles!

So even in my stage of life I want to be a joy to be around;

Not my woes and pain or struggles!

We all have them and as a Christian it has seemed to be a battle going on!

But if there was no battle we would not have any victories!!

Please pray about this word of wisdom;

I wrote it to encourage you!!

Do Not Allow The Battle To Define YOU...

Do Not Allow Fear To Define YOU

~MAY THE TRUTH OF GOD DEFINE YOU~

As Always...

Hugs and a Blessing to each of you that may read this letter!

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Learning To Adjust And To Wait While In Transition...

Sometimes we will find ourselves in the middle of two seasons.

Then again we will find ourselves in the middle of two situations.

Many times we will not have an immediate transition;

But rather a slow process...

It gives us a chance to adjust

We learn patience, as we wait for the completion.

We will find ourselves in the process of waiting most our days!

When we are in the end days of winter, we can hardly wait for Spring!

When we are in the dog days of Summer, we look forward to winter!

Adapting to change is a powerful witness!

We will say as good Christians;

God's timing is perfect...

But are attitude and actions speak a different story.

There are ways to make the best of our time and response to

all the waiting we will do in our lifetime!

Time to be born and a time to die...

Firstly, we must pray, look to your Father and tell Him your concerns!

Take the opportunities given to say something that holds truth!

Stop complaining...

Lord, set a guard over my mouth!

Find peace in staying put, till God moves you!

When I leave the house, I take along a pretty bag;

Keep this bag, by your purse!

Content Ideas

 Note cards to write little encouragement cards.

Keep a good book or magazine in your bag.

Always have a snack of nuts or power bars to eat.

(When you're hungry you can get Hangry) (Hungry) (Smiles)

Keep bottled water in your bag.

I  always try to be prepared to wait...

Are You In The Process Of Change?
Have You Learned To Wait Well?

Blessings,
Always...
Living From Glory To Glory