Monday, December 13, 2010

House. Home.





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The Trees:

One with mismatched ornaments...embroidered name hearts, cardboard creations,  photo frames...
Lopsided placement...child eye level, three to a branch...
The mark of little ones in our home.

Another with yo-yo ornaments...scraps of fabric, needle and thread...pricked fingers.


 





The Sentiment:  

Glass ball purchased the year we were married... 9 years ago...
Nest...5 eggs for 5 children...this year...
Time ticking on.



The Scents:
 
Spicy candle...flickering in dim room...
Fresh fir...lone cone...
Cinnamon sticks...tied with color...
Oranges...cloves pressed with bruised thumbs...sun streaming through back window.
JOY.




The Confection: 
  
Gum drops, royal icing, Red Hots...
Dining table centerpiece... 
Magnet to little fingers.





The Message:

Speaking His many names...whispered awe on humble lips.
Christ dwelling in us...the depth, the mystery.

10 comments:

  1. DeniseDecember 13, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Lovely post, and beautiful sentiments. Thanks for sharing them all. Come on over and say hi :)
    Hugs Denise

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  2. Cheryl December 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    I love your tour...and your unique way of sharing your home and your lives!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    I want to come over and sit with you while the kids play.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    In your pretty, Christmas-y home :)

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  5. KristinDecember 13, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    I wish you could come over, too, Kathi. Some day, maybe.

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  6. michelleDecember 14, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    I love the Garland you made. Did you get that idea from someone?

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  7. KristinDecember 14, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Yes, Michelle. I got the idea from my friend Allyson. I made it when Benjamin was a baby so this is the third year using it. I've also used individual circles for gift tags. I talked about it a little bit here: http://from-my-life.blogspot.com/2008/12/borrowed-idea.html

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  8. CarrieDecember 16, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    Oh, how fun to see all of your Christmas decorations! Have a wonderful Christmas season!

    Blessings,
    Carrie

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  9. LisaDecember 16, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    I love the garland you made, it is so neat! I may end up using this idea from you for my home! Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas!!!!

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  10. ThriftyAnnabellaJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Very nice - thanks for sharing :)

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