Grace at Home No. 478

Hello, friends! Boy, am I glad to greet you today from the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, where it's about 15 degrees cooler than in my home of Durham, North Carolina. And the views! The clouds! The sunsets!

I snapped this photo from my deck on Tuesday evening. There's just something about being in the mountains that's good for my soul. Do you have a favorite soul-refreshing spot?

Meanwhile, y'all have been busy making your homes places of grace and beauty, and I'm so glad to celebrate you here at the Grace at Home party. Here are some highlights from last week's linkup.

If you're still in the thick of summertime living, you'll enjoy seeing how Sarah from Must Have Mom made her patio a beautiful living space.

If summertime is really your jam and you crave a coastal vibe, you'll love seeing how Meagan from Decorative Inspirations remodeled a beach rental property on a dime. Lots of inexpensive but pretty ideas!

If you're ready to turn your attention to Autumn, you'll love these tiny twine pumpkins, and Beth from Creatively Beth gives you step-by-step instructions to make them in just a few minutes!

Inflation putting a squeeze on your wallet? You'll appreciate this comprehensive list from Lazy Budget Chef of the best times to purchase things on sale.

Got kids starting school? Here's a fun and easy-to-make teacher gift from Emily of Hunny I'm Home.

Speaking of back-to-school, do you need some help in the breakfast department for busy school days? Melissa from Everyday Savvy shares a sausage-cheese muffin recipe that you can make ahead and freeze.

This fall I am determined to finally conquer paper clutter in my home. No small task for me, I must say. . . but Julie from Filling the Jars has some real help for me.

Do you need some encouragement for using your gifts? This post from Jerralea will feed your soul and inspire you.

Thank you to everyone who linked up! Now for today's party.

Here at the Grace at Home party, you can link up any post you've written that demonstrates how you're filling your space with truth, goodness, and beauty. 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 or sphere of influence 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!

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Grace at Home No. 477

Friends, it's August! The dog days of summer are officially here, aren't they? 

And yet, even as we're at this very hot time of year, kids are starting back to some of the schools in this area. So we make it through the hot days, and look forward to the cooler days of autumn.

I'm so glad to welcome you to the Grace at Home party, where we celebrate all the ways we make our homes places of grace. Here are a few features from last week's party.

Have an old dresser that needs to be updated? Here's some inspiration from Angela at Simply Beautiful by Angela.

Want to decorate your home to mark the back-to-school season? Laura from Me and My INKlings created a wreath from rulers and gives great instructions for making your own.

Need a teacher gift for the first of school? Emily from Hunny I'm Home DIY has some great ideas and free printables for you.

Are you trying to savor these last days of summer? Maybe you'd like to plan a family movie night (or nights)! Benjamin and Charlene from Hess Un-Academy share 100 family movies that won't drive adults crazy.

Looking for a quick dinner idea for a busy day? Kristy from Air Fryer Fanatics can help with this recipe for Shrimp Tacos.

Do you have an abundance of basil in your garden or your patio pots right now? I do, so I was glad to get this recipe for Fresh Basil Oil from Mary at Pots and Planes.

Last but not least, Michele Morin from Living Our Days shares some wisdom and a challenge for those of us who worship with a local church congregation. 

Thank you to everyone who linked up! Now for today's party.

Here at the Grace at Home party, you can link up any post you've written that demonstrates how you're filling your space with truth, goodness, and beauty. 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 or sphere of influence 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!

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Grace at Home No. 476

Well, my friends, we've almost made it through July. Around here that means that the hottest month of the year is nearly over, which is a relief. . . but it also means that the "lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer" are fading fast.

I'm always glad to see what y'all are up to, and here are a few highlights from last week's party.

Want to keep the summertime vibe going in your home? Kristen from White Arrows Home shares lots of ideas for adding nautical touches to your decor.

If you're wanting more of a beachy look, check out this post from Niky at The House on Silverado.

If you're planning a garden for next year, you'll want to see the zinnias from Pam at Everyday Living. I sure wish I'd planted zinnias this spring!

If you'd prefer to stay inside and dream of other seasons, Christmas in July might be just what you need! Mary Jo from MasterPieces of My Life has some great crafting projects for you.

Do you have an antique sewing machine but don't know what to do with it? KMich Wedding Soiree Blog to the rescue! So many great ideas.

Do you enjoy seeing how people fix up a new-to-them house? I do, so I was glad to see this post from Jennifer at Studio 27 about the makeover of her dining room.

Do you struggle to find room to store bulky grill tools? You'll want to see this DIY organizer from Bill and Janet of A Life of Balance.

My boys and I love pepper jelly, but I've never made my own, so I was excited to get this recipe from Stacie at Counting Tomatoes.

If you're in a season of waiting, you'll want to read this post from Amanda at InstaEncouragements.

Thank you to everyone who linked up! Now for today's party.

Here at the Grace at Home party, you can link up any post you've written that demonstrates how you're filling your space with truth, goodness, and beauty. 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 or sphere of influence 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!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter