Your Top Three Favorties

As I was looking back through my 2012 archeives, I was surprised to find that the top three most viewed posts this past year were all from the How-To catagory.

#1 How to Add Style to a Small Bedroom

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Sunday Worship

When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too.

And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in the bodily form like a dove.

And a voice came from heaven:

"You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."

Luke 3, 21-22, NIV

2012 - What a Year!

At the end of 2011, I made the comment that I couldn't wait to see what was in store for 2012.  

Boy, what an amazing year it turned out to be!

I completed my master bedroom makeover that was six months in the making.

Projects for this makeover included diy draperies using a trick of mine for keeping the cost of hardware down, a bookcase makeover, creating inexpensive art for a large wall, diy pillow shams, a diy box pleated tableskirt and more.

You can see all of the master bedroom projects here.

How to Organize Christmas Decor

This was a life saver for me this year.

No kidding.

I'm reposting my Christmas decor organizing method from last year in hopes that it can help you too.

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A Very Merry Christmas!

A very Merry Christmas from our house to yours!

I pray that the Lord bless each and every one of you as we celebrate the birth of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, forever and ever!

Hallelujah!!!

Sunday Worship

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.  

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

Luke 2, 8-14, NIV

Thank You Secret Santa!

Can I tell you something?

I've never participated in a Secret Santa gift exchange before.

And can I tell you something else?

Our Favs and A Winner

Wow - we sent out the invite and you showed up!

Thank each and every one of you for making the party such a success!

You all made it sooo tough to pick a favorite, but we persevered and finally narrowed it down to these five, in no particular order.

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Christmas in Nancy's Dining Room and Kitchen

On Christmas Eve, I'll meet you at my friend, Nancy's, home where we'll share an intimate meal at her elegantly dressed dining room table.

Where the deer play on a faux fur blanket of snow.

Christmas Tour at Nancy's

It wouldn't seem like it's the Christmas season here at Worthing Court without going to visit my friend, Nancy.

Sunday Worship

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, 

though you are small among the clans of Judah,

out of you will come for me

one who will be ruler over Israel,

whose origins are from of old,

from ancient times.

Micah 5:2, NIV

My Christmas Kitchen

I've been wanting to add a little tree to the island in my kitchen for a long time.

This year I finally got around to it!

Better Late Than Never Christmas Inspirations Bloghop

Okay - let's get this party started!

This party is all about Christmas.

Posts from last year as well as this year are welcome!

We all need a little inspiration, right?

Each one of us will be featuring our faves next week after the party ends.

I can't wait to see all that you have to share!

Rustic and Refined Christmas Dining Room

I really enjoyed putting my dining room together for Christmas this year.

Tour of Caryl's Christmas Shop

Caryl's Christmas shop is my favorite place to go for all things Christmas!

Every August/September, the oh-so-talented designers start the process of creating a Christmas wonderland.

Sunday Worship

For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government will be upon his shoulders.

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isa 9:6, NIV

          

How to Decorate a Christmas Tree - The Video

You may remember that I spent some time with the designers at Caryl's Christmas Shop back in September as they started the process of decorating all of the trees for the store.

My post "Designer's Christmas Tree Decorating How-To" gave step-by-step directions for decorating your Christmas tree from start to finish.

Sometimes it helps to see things in action, you know?

Silver Bells Christmas Tree

Perhaps a more appropriate name for this tree in my living room would be Memory Tree.

Holly Jolly Christmas Tree

I'm taking you back to the family room today to share our Holly Jolly Christmas Tree with you.

The tree in the family room was decorated to go right along with the 

Merry Christmas mantle.

Why do I suddenly have this urge to name everything???

Better Late Than Never Christmas Inspirations Bloghop

We had so much fun partying with all of you at our Better Late Than Never Thanksgiving Bloghop, that we decided to do it again!

Yep - I'm teaming up with four of my blogging pals to bring you 

The Better Late Than Never Christmas Inspirations Bloghop.

Barb from The Everyday Home

Laura from Top This Top That

Shirley from Housepitality Designs

Amy from Atta Girl Says

Post on just one of the blogs and be seen on all five!

Sunday Worship

"The days are coming", declares the Lord,

"when I will raise up to David a righteous Branch,

a King who will reign wisely

and do what is just and right in the land.

In his days Judah will be saved

and Israel will live in safety.

This is the name by which he will be called:

The Lord Our Righteousness."

Jeremiah 23:5 - 6, NIV