Home Is Best

Home Is Best

Home Is Best

My love for homemaking began as a young girl. I loved to watch my mother with her hands covered in flour as she kneaded bread dough on a Saturday evening. Being short, she used a chair with her bread bowl on it which afforded me the opportunity to not only watch but drink in the smell of yeast as it mixed with the flour. I also remember her wearing dresses and heels under her aprons even for kitchen work. The apron I remember best was one she saved for those special occasions. It was made of a white organza fabric and had embroidery around the bottom edge. Because my mother loved homemaking and was wonderful in creating an art about everything she did, it was natural that I should develop this passion too. I believe this love and ability is a gift given from God. It is an honor that He has bestowed on me to be a wife and mother. I delight in employing every ability that He has equipped me with to love and care for my family. I love to be home. Just the other day one of my daughters asked me if I ever wanted to go out and get a job. I thought for a moment and then responded with, "why would I want another job when I have the best one in the world". There might be a time when I need to be in the workforce outside my home but it will be a step down in my career. For me, HOME IS BEST!

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Invitation To My Table








Left are photos of a bridal party out on our deck.
Below is a photo of a Thanksgiving table and a birthday party table.















I have a weakness for dishes. There are five sets of dishes in my kitchen (all with a service of at least 12). Then there are my Christmas dishes -- 2 sets, one of which has table settings for 24. My girls have been involved in 4-H for many years and one of the events that we have often taken part in is a table setting contest. They must bring one table setting, table decorations, placemats, etc. and compete with other 4-H members for a champion ribbon. So over the years we have collected many table settings for just 1 person. That bin is fun to bring out ocassionally and set the table where every person has a different place setting. The reason for my fondness of dishes is that I love to set a beautiful table. Candles, centerpieces, placemats, tablecloths, napkins folded to look like fans, boats or another unusual shape and anything else I can dream up. I like to cook but if I had to choose, I'd set the table and then think about the food. A table sets the atmosphere for a great family time. We've been known to linger until the candles are almost burned out. Whether it's just my family or a whole crew of people, I enjoy creating a table that is artistic and inviting.
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