living from glory to glory

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

My Pink Room...

I have been so enjoying my new pink room!

It has been such a blessing in so many ways, such as;

To have a room that I can keep my sewing machine up all the time!

It makes it so much easier to keep a project going.

And to keep my ironing board up all the time also,
as you all know by now how much I enjoy ironing!

My family bought me this beautiful old desk for Mother's Day
A few years ago from an antique store that I now use

for my sewing table. It is perfect as

It has many large and deep drawers in it.

Which is wonderful for storing my material that I just love!

Having a space to inspire yourself and to be able to create is wonderful!

I have been filling it with so many treasures,

See my cute little antique bunny?

See my little rose covered table,

This is just a folding table,

Which I covered with an old vintage rose sheet,

I found at our Goodwill Store.
I now have my jewelry, making things on this table.

I love these miniature glass slippers!

And Angel watches over me...

I only have a small twin bed in this room,

Because I wanted the extra space for creating.

And more room for my Treasures...

Threads of every color!

Found this large picture at Hobby Lobby!

I made a cute little chair cushion for this chair,

I use it for my sewing machine table.

It turned out really cute!

It has a big bow on the back to keep the cushion on!

See my sweet little strawberry pin cushion?

A few more little pink flower pictures!

This one has always been a very favorite of mine!

Well, thanks for the visit; I have enjoyed sharing my creative space with you!

Looking forward to painting this room, and putting in new carpet, one day.

But, I have been taking one room at a time and giving it a makeover.

Have a wonderful and creative season...

Blessings,

Roxy

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Calling All Grand Mothers...

Good Golly

Where do the years go?

I had a lovely vacation to Florida and being with my children down there!

My days are in His hand...

Making time to impart love and truth in the next generation!

We have become too self absorbed into our self culture.

My Pastor's wife can be heard saying;

Family is everything!

Calling all Grandmothers to arise...

Let us work while it is yet day!

Speak life!

Create lovely cards and notes to send to them!

Write down funny things they might say!
They will love to read them one day.

Find a day that works for a weekly chat with the grandchildren!

For the married couple;

Pray for their marriages!

Send them a gift card so they can go out on a date.

Be not easily offended;

Support and encourage them!

Here are my sweet Grandchildren in Florida.

We have another one on the way!!

So, I will be going back in August or Sept, when SHE is born :o)

Here is my Little

"Boots and Pants"

Here are my other sweet young men !

Got Goose???

These Boys are country through and through!

I am privileged to live right next door to these

" Little Men"

If your children are yet small you still one day will be a Grand Mother;

A calling worthy of God's Love and Grace!

Pray and inquire of the Lord (How to PRAY for each of them)

Ask the Lord, how to impact their lives for His Glory!

Being a good Parent or Grand Parent just doesn't happen...

It is by intentional living and speaking!

Calling All Grand Mothers...

Be a Grand Mother YOUR Grand Children will remember!

Love, Grammy

Sunday, March 23, 2014

My Kitchen Maid...

Hello Ladies meet the new girl on the block..

She is my new maid!!

She is my KitchenAid...

The days we live in just amaze me!

Now I can do two things at once,

While I am mixing up my batters for the cakes and cookies.

I can get the other ingredients ready and not have to watch the bowl and hold the mixer!

I can let this sweet little thing do all the hard work for me!

(And if you make carrot cake like I do, it is a heavy batter)

I was so surprised when my sweet Hubby came home with this new wonderful mixer!

I have never had one before, so I guess you just figure,

Heck, I have stirred it myself for years, do I really need one?

Maybe not need it, but it is wonderful now that I have one!

I also have gotten all my flours put into large glass jars.

It has inspired me to bake and to use all the wonderful, healthy things I have!

I have always felt that to do a job it is easier to have the right tools.

Or equipment

RIGHT?

So I just wanted to share my new maid with you!

She is lovely and well built..

May she serve me well and may I be inspired to make some wonderful,

And healthy breads and cookies for my sweet Hubby!

I think there is just something about having all these glass jars out and on the counter,

It is pleasing and encourages me, and inspires me!

Thank you Lord for my new maid :o)

Saturday, March 22, 2014

How To Have Beautiful Skin and My Secret...

~Beautiful Skin~

When we are born our skin is soft and smooth,

It is moist and fresh.

Who doesn't just love the softness of a baby's skin?

But, as we age our skin grows older,

And we loose some of the moisture.

It can become dry and dull looking!

I have been forever grateful to an older woman

Who many years ago that took the time,

To teach me about good skin care.

I remember her telling me that;

If I would take care of my skin now I would see the benefits,

Once I became older.

Here is what I was taught;

Wash your face every morning with a mild cleanser.

Use a toner if you like,

Then use a moisturizer on it!

This is where I always splurge,

Buying a product that works!!

Now, here is where many women might not follow through;

Use a makeup remover for your eyes...

I have always used Ponds cleanser for this,

(As it does not irritate my eyes)

You must wash your face every night with a cleanser!

Then apply a good moisturizer to your face

(And to your your neck also)!!

While you are sleeping is when your skin will recover

From the day's stress.

Okay, this is what I do daily and I am grateful;

For being a wise woman and taking care of my skin

While in my youth!

Because now I am older :)

Here are some of my favorite products:

Elizabeth Arden

Estee Lauder

Olay

Clinique

Jafra (Royal Jelly Moisture)

Here is my secret weapon for my skin now days:
Coconut oil with a drop of geranium oil
I get my oils from Young Living!
Coconut oil I use everyday on my face,
It will feel greasy when applied, but it will soak in a little.
Try it at first in the evening.

Over the years I have asked for these as gifts;

For my Birthday and Anniversary,

Christmas.

I have tried many products and I have realized

You must find one that fits your skin,

And after you use it, can you say that there is

a difference?

If not; It is not working!

Your face should not feel dried out,

and not greasy.

But rather soft and moist.

I do not use soap on my face unless it's an emergency!

My good friend at Deep Roots did a great post on coconut oil also,

Check out her link below!

Aging-dry-skin-my-secret-potion !

Blessings,

Roxy

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Transparency and Tempered Glass...

Being transparent...

We are in the times of every line being blurred.

As a Christian Lady I want to be able to speak life and truth,

Yet hold to a standard of biblical womanhood!

You may as well know for yourself how hard this might be!

God has called us to speak truth in love...

I want to be able to distinguish between being offended and when my heart is grieved.

This is not always easy!

One way for me to respond to a hurt or sorrow is to not respond immediately.

Words are powerful and we need to use them wisely!

We all have faults and areas where we struggle !

I have tried to practice and hold my words for at least a day

When I am dealing with matters of the heart.

The amount of time of waiting is not as important as practicing the holding!

I say this to address wounds and matters of the heart

Because we live in such a way that we are just reacting to our hurts and wounds

And not to the truth that must be revealed...

We are called to be the light which gives me a picture of a flame behind glass.

And this glass must be tempered glass so it will not break easily.

Yet we should not be people of a plastic nature which can and will melt

When up close to the flame.

The truth that God reveals to me usually exposes a wound or a lie!

We must apply grace to ourselves and to others.

Do not be quick to lambaste someone!

A true Lady in Christ does all things well and she waits and trusts the one

Who is in control and making all things new!

Love will cover a multitude of sins!

And let us not be weary in well doing:

for in due season we shall reap, (reward and fruits) if we faint not!

Gal 6:9

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Hello Birdie...

Doves are a symbol of love and peace, and unity!

There are many seasons in a woman's life,

and each one of these seasons are very special

and unique.

Even the seasons of springtime, harvest and winter all hold a

Very powerful purpose.

We really must have each one of these seasons to fulfill the process,

Which is being worked out in each of us!

I have stood in amazement of the power and impact I sense and feel

In the newness of life.

A new child born!

New green buds forming on the trees.

Spindly green shoots popping out of the hard dark ground!

The sweet little birds feverishly working to build a nest to lay their eggs.

If we really stopped to think about these things we take for granted,

They would really be called miracles...

May your cup always be full of His love and grace!

Embrace each new season of your life...

Monday, March 17, 2014

Irish Soda Bread, Quick and so Easy...

Irish Soda Bread

Serves 8

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons caraway seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon baking-soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (about) buttermilk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly flour a baking sheet. Mix flour, caraway seeds, if using, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Mix in enough buttermilk to form moist clumps. Gather dough into ball. Turn out onto a lightly flour surfaced and knead just until dough holds together, about 1 minute. Shape dough into 6-inch-diameter by 2-inch-high round. Place on prepared baking sheet. Cut 1-inch-deep X across top of bread, extending almost to edges. Bake until bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on bottom, about 35 minutes. Transfer bread to rack and cool completely.

Update: I did preheat my oven, but turned it down to 350 degrees to bake it and it only took about 20 minutes.

/St Patricks/soda bread

I will be making this Irish Soda Bread Recipe tonight;

I have never liked raisins or caraway seeds in my bread.

I have finally found a link explaining that raisins were not in the original

Soda Bread.

Just Saying...