A thankful heart makes everyone a better human being, opening that heart up to God’s blessings and His joy. And there’s so much to be thankful for. When I’m down, I start being thankful for, first of all, Who God is. He is everything the human heart is made to crave and whatever your circumstances, … More Happy Thanksgiving 2013
I have a Berner (Bernese Mountain Dog) named Holly. She’s a rescue who’s been with Nate and me a year and a half. Holly’s been at a friend’s house for two weeks and I just about went nuts without her. I just couldn’t take the silence. I kept going to the door to let her … More Greeting my dear friend Holly after a two week absence.
I didn’t know I had a lot of makeup until I got this case. I kind of like it. A few of my favorite things. I remember kaboodle as a pencil case from childhood. I was going to get a SoHo, but this did the trick. I hope my hair and my friend’s makeup hold … More New York weekend goodies for my friends wedding
I don’t know why my husband likes to sometimes steer us towards Toys R Us whenever we are in that plaza. I think he was deprived as a child. So there we are looking at the building sort of toys, puzzle things and stuff like that. Besides that we just wander around and indulge in … More E.L.F. in Toys R Us?
There’s a little town in Virginia called Reston, and whenever we go we feel like we’re in a home away from home. We like the charming shops, the same shops you can find other places, but in a Reston sort of way. It one of the best 7 places to live in the United States, … More There’s a little town called Reston
When I want to think more clearly and cheer myself up, I go to my pinterest. Instant pick me up.
Friday was a great day for goodies in the mail. I got gourmet organic Organo coffee samples from my friend: This coffee was so good I can drink it black. It’s better with heavy cream and Nectresse, however. I got Miracle Shine Spray from It’s a 10. I now know that I cannot do without … More So many goodies in the mail all at once
Thanks to Anouchka for this fun idea: Weird Scents Tag: Cigars. These remind me of my childhood. There was a neighbor who smoked a cigar – it was sweet and heavy and so delicious. I didn’t even know what it was – because nobody in my family smoked cigars. It was months before somebody told me. … More Weird Scents Tag
When Nate picked me up from DC airport after visiting my sister and family (Tim’s Graduation), he celebrated my 32nd birthday this way. All the following images are new additions to the house. The bouquets are arranged by Nate. There were so many bouquets (made up of two larger ones), that I kept finding them after … More My Birthday – by Nate
Marisa Porter 