Imparting Grace

Thursday, May 28

Grace at Home No. 381

Hello, friends, and welcome! Today is the last Thursday of May. Isn't it funny how time can seem to drag but then all of a sudden months have gone by?

We've all been busy at home these past few months, and it's fun to see what some of you have accomplished. Here are some highlights from last week's Grace at Home party.

Want to add some interest to your walls? Jenn from The Everyday Farmhouse painted buffalo checks on her dining room walls, and they look wonderful! She provides a really good tutorial for getting this look.

Looking to make your back yard into a beautiful retreat? You'll be inspired by seeing what Marty from A Stroll Thru Life has done--you must click over and see the "before" photo!

Looking for a small project to tackle? Check out this industrial-style chalkboard created by Pamela from DIY Vibes.

If you're like me, you like to change decorative pillows with the seasons. Want to make them last longer? Try sewing pillow cases with hidden zippers! Jayne from Chalking Up Success provides a detailed tutorial for this.

If you have children and have been thrust into the world of homeschooling, you might want to celebrate the end of the school year by throwing a Start of Summer party. Amy Senter shows you how, including free printables!

One long-lasting effect of the coronavirus crisis is that many people may find themselves needing to move into smaller, more affordable apartments and homes. If you're facing that situation, do not fear: Julie from My Wee Abode can show you how to live large in small quarters! This week she showed how you can create a fully-functioning kitchen from a sliver of space.

If you're in need of some spiritual encouragement, I highly encourage you to check out this post from Amy at Wasteland to Graceland: "Am I an Expert at Keeping My Heart?"

Thanks so much to everyone who joined last week's party!

Now for today's party. Here at the Grace at Home party, I invite you to link posts about

DIY projects
decorating
recipes
hospitality
homemaking tips
parenting
marriage
faith
self-care
soul care

Whatever you do to make your home a place of grace, I'd like to hear about it. Here's what I ask of you. Please include the permalink to your post, not your blog's home page. Please let people know that you've linked up. No more than three posts per person, please. Note that if you link a post here, you are giving me permission to share your post, including a photo. And visit at least one of the other party participants--that's what really makes it a party, and during these difficult times, it can really make someone's day!

Thursday, May 21

Grace at Home No. 380

Hello friends, and welcome to the Grace at Home party, where we celebrate all the ways we make our homes places of grace.

Today in North Carolina our focus is mostly on keeping our homes dry. It's been raining non-stop for several days now. All this rain has made me realize just what a sunny spring we've had up until now, which has been a huge help during this time of lockdown. We've kept our spirits up by taking walks in our neighborhood; this week we've had to stay indoors. How are things in your neck of the woods?

Here are some highlights from last week's link-up.

Want to freshen your home up for Spring? You'll be inspired by this home tour from Kim at Shiplap and Shells .

Looking for a little craft project? You'll like these Rae Dunn-inspired containers from Linda at It All Started with Paint.

Now that so many of us are working from home, it can be a challenge to keep everything organized. So I was delighted to see this "office in a box" from Ann at The Apple Street Cottage—she created it from an old silverware box!

Facing some lean times? You'll be glad to get this list of money-saving tips from Lazy Budget Chef.

While our weather here has been gloomy, we're hoping that there won't be any serious flooding. But anxiously watching the weather made me glad to get these emergency preparedness tips from Carol at Comfort Spring.

Having trouble adjusting to so much time at home? You'll benefit from reading this post from Debbie at The Debbie-Dabble Blog. Based on her advice, I'm going to change the way I talk about things!

One of the best ways I've found of dealing with trials is to try to help others. So I was grateful for this post from Dr. Michelle Bengtson.

Thanks so much to everyone who joined last week's party!

Now for today's party. Here at the Grace at Home party, I invite you to link posts about

DIY projects
decorating
recipes
hospitality
homemaking tips
parenting
marriage
faith
self-care
soul care

Thursday, May 14

Grace at Home No. 379

March, April, May--the weeks keep rolling by, and we're still in lockdown! How about you? What a strange time we're living in. I pray that you and yours are well.

Never have I been so grateful for a lovely home as in these past few months. So I feel very privileged to host the Grace at Home party, where we celebrate all the ways we make our homes places of grace.

Here are some highlights from last week's party.

Have you wished for an outdoor kitchen but don't have the funds for it? Check out the way Penny from Penny's Vintage Home created a dedicated grilling area from items she already owned.

Are you growing your own herbs this year? I certainly am! So I was delighted to get this tutorial for making these herb markers from Pamela at DIY Vibes.

Have you been sewing and crafting during this time of lockdown? I think many of us are re-discovering the joy and practicality of making things for ourselves, don't you? I was tickled to see this darling pincushions made by Lisa from Fresh Vintage. She shares complete instructions for making your own.

If you're up to trying a larger product, you'll find inspiration in this DIY house number/planter created from Unique Creations by Anita. It's even got a solar light at the top so the number will be visible at night!

And most of us are cooking at home and need to stretch our food dollars these days, so I was glad to see these ideas for inexpensive meals from Joy at Artful Homemaking.