12 November 2012

Snowy Bush

Boots in the Snow

First Snow of 2012

We had our first snowfall of the season this morning. It was beautiful. Although the snow didn’t last long after the sun emerged from the clouds, I was glad to be able to record the white glory.


17 October 2012

The Children's Titanic Paper Dolls

After spending months pouring into this project, Breezy and I are grateful to present:

Inside you will find paper dolls of the Captain and 15 of the most beloved passengers of the Titanic, mini-biographies, clothing changes, two fold-out scenes on the decks of the Titanic, and a faithful retelling of God’s Providential work in history.

While learning about the bravery and sacrifice, children can play and remember…

The Children's Titanic Paper Dolls

The Children's Titanic Paper Dolls

The Children's Titanic Paper Dolls

The Children's Titanic Paper Dolls

Men gave their lives so that women and children could live. “Women and children first,” was the cry! Then the lifeboats were lowered into the freezing water below and were rowed away from the sinking ship.

One hundred years ago this year was a night to remember. May we never forget to honor those brave men who went down with the ship, sacrificing their lives so that others could live!

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
—John 15:13


Now Available at Noble Rose Press!

 

P.S. You can expect posts here to be much more regular now that this project is complete!


7 September 2012

Cumulus Cloud

Cumulus Clouds

The sky was scattered with cumulus clouds last evening, each one reaching further toward the heavens than the last. A beautiful reminder that the steadfast love of the Lord extends to the heavens.

“Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,
Your faithfulness to the clouds.
Your righteousness is like the mountains of God;
Your judgments are like the great deep;
man and beast You save, O Lord.”
—Psalm 36:5-6


6 September 2012

The embroidery kits are up in the shop!

Rejoice in the Lord - Embroidery Kit

Everything you need to complete one of our patterns, gathered and packaged with love:


31 August 2012

We waited until golden hour when the warmth of the sunlight is at a peak to get these shots for the Six Angles “Faceless Portrait” theme.

Artist at Sunset

Artist at Sunset

Artist at Sunset

This is an artist at sunset. She loves to paint for the glory of God.

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of
the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
—Colossians 3:17

P.S. These were taken with the new Nikkor 28mm f/1.8 lens (a very sharp lens) paired with the Nikon D7000 camera body.


28 August 2012

Red Potatoes

This is a wonderfully easy and delicious side dish or snack: chopped potatoes, onion slices, minced garlic, fresh or dried parsley, coarse Celtic sea salt, and pepper – all baked in a pan coated in coconut oil at 400°F, until golden with crispy edges.

Seasoned Potatoes


27 August 2012

How are we as Christian women to use beauty? How does one balance beauty and practicality? Is beauty only skin-deep? Does cultivating beauty equal vanity? Or can beauty be used to glorify God?

Have you ever asked yourself those questions?

Let me introduce you to an upcoming webinar on this very subject:
“Reclaiming Beauty: A New Look at How to Glorify God in Your Body”

Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin will cover topics ranging from such practical issues as skincare, fitness, posture, voice, modesty, home-made beauty products, and color analysis . . . to subjects as penetrating as personal identity, insecurity, comparisons, worldliness, vanity, idolatry, our attitude toward others, and the state of our hearts before the Lord.

I’m looking forward to learning from what they share! The first of seven live, hour-long sessions will begin September 25 (in the comfort of your own home) – plus you’ll be able to listen to the recordings whenever you’d like after each broadcast!

You can find out more about the webinar and register here.


24 August 2012

Our grapevines are covered in ripe fruit! There’s nothing like sun-warmed concord grapes straight off the vine. Soon we’ll be turning these delicious clusters into grape jelly, sweetened with coconut sugar.

Concord Grape Cluster

Concord Grapes

Concord Grapevine

“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.”
—John 15:4-5


22 August 2012

Patterns, Floss, and Hoops for Kits by Clementine Pattern Co.

We had a wonderful time designing and assembling embroidery kits for a wholesale order this past week. Now, we’ll be assembling embroidery kits for the shop!

Needlebook by Clementine Patterns

Embroidery Kits by Clementine Patterns

Stitch Guide by Clementine Patterns

Look for them in the shop on September 1st!