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Cultivating Joy

Emily Rose — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:54:58 +0000

Joy is more than a smile, it is an attitude of the heart which permeates your entire being. It affects all of life, how you handle situations, and how you reach out to others. As Mum said, “[joy] is internal and eternal.” And there’s only one place to find and have true joy – it [...]

Spring Blossoms

Emily Rose — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:07:11 +0000

Every spring I look forward to snipping lilac bunches from our bush for an overflowing bouquet of purple lovelies. It’s amazing to see how much beauty God puts into a single lilac with its breathtaking aroma. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. —Isaiah 40:8 P.S. Six Angles is [...]

I have a gift just for you…

Emily Rose — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:49:52 +0000

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” —Galatians 5:22-23 This is the first in our series of embroidery patterns based on the fruit of the Spirit. Every month – over the next nine – we’ll be offering a free [...]

Eggshells, Dirt, & Seeds

Emily Rose — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:03:38 +0000

Have you ever planted seeds in eggshells? This spring we’re trying a new-to-us way of starting seeds inside. We’ve tried other ways in the past, all to no avail – this time we’re hoping the story will end with a “happily ever after” (plants growing strong, maturing, and bearing fruit in season). The process of [...]

Wooly Friends

Emily Rose — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:01:10 +0000

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of visiting friends for a time of delightful fellowship. While we were there, we met their farm’s latest additions: lambs. The mothers ate while the babies watched us in their own cautiously inquisitive way. I became fast friends with this wee one. He was most charming and [...]

Interested in Photography?

Emily Rose — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:35:41 +0000

I remember first delving into the world of photography and wondering what “aperture” was and how could a “wide aperture” be f/1.4 and a “narrow aperture” be f/16 – when the numbers seem to contradict their name? Or why would I shoot manual – I’d just be adjusting the settings all the time, right? If [...]

“If you see a turtle on a fencepost…

Emily Rose — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:00:51 +0000

…you know someone put him there.” This is a handmade turtle. Breezy created it using reference photos of Painted turtles, foil, paper maché, gesso, and acrylic paint. The main purpose of the turtle was to be a prop for a talk Dad gave at work, focusing on the sovereignty of God and His Providential hand. [...]

Hamburger Spinach Quiche

Emily Rose — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:57:36 +0000

I had my doubts about this one. Hamburger – yes! Quiche - yes! But, spinach? In a quiche? It wasn’t until two years ago when I went gluten-free that I started branching out of the standard American diet (which, in my case, was almost veggie-free). My mindset when it comes to food has entirely changed [...]

Cheerful Reminder

Emily Rose — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:38:19 +0000

Our latest embroidery pattern is up in the shop! Mum did a lovely job stitching this one, wouldn’t you say? It is a beautiful and cheerful reminder to… “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice!” —Philippians 4:4 We’re looking forward to rearranging the art, pictures, and handiwork on our walls to make [...]

Pour Yourself Out

Emily Rose — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:08:58 +0000

“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” —Proverbs 11:25 [ Paperwhites | the gift of bulbs from a friend has grown into a sweet winter beauty ]