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Welcome to Radiance!
I finally did something I have been thinking about for a couple of year. I started a podcast. It’s sad how long it takes me to figure out technology and computers. That part of podcasting is just not my gift,…
The Garland Guest House is Ready!
Well after 3 months of hard work I’m delighted to say that our new vacation rental house is DONE! It’s been a work of passion to bless our guests and my love for a beautiful space. If you follow me…
Ready to Go to Disney?!
Update: I announced last fall that I was helping friends plan their Disney trips after becoming a travel agent specializing in Disney trips. I absolutely love doing this, but it hasn’t worked out the way I had hoped. For now…
DIY
Personalize Your Wedding
For both of our daughters’ weddings we had small budgets and big ideas. To make their wedding special and not feel like we were missing details, we had to make a lot of things ourselves. That was fine with us; we enjoy doing projects together! And these were definitely a whole family project! After telling…
The Kitchen Remodel
Last January we started a kitchen remodel. The fridge had died a sad, miserable death and our countertops were broken in several places so it was time to do some updating. There were several challenges. First, we had a smallish budget. Refrigerators are apparently half made of gold these days and I wanted concrete countertops,…
How to Create a Welcoming Fall Entry to Your Home
FINALLY I have been able to do something with my house that isn’t related to the house fire recovery! I’ve been waiting for this day! Ready to feel more festive and normal.
Crafts
Easy to Make Disney Pumpkins
This post contains affiliate links. I decided my fall décor needed a little magic. Mickey and Minnie always cheer me up and remind me of our Disney trips and the fun we have there. I was already going to Target for a few things, so I grabbed some pumpkins at the dollar spot and they…
How to Create a Welcoming Fall Entry to Your Home
FINALLY I have been able to do something with my house that isn’t related to the house fire recovery! I’ve been waiting for this day! Ready to feel more festive and normal.
10 Tips for Working with Teeny Tiny Pieces of Adhesive Vinyl
This post contains affiliate links. Do you ever just NEED to create something? At least once a week I get an itch to get those creative juices flowing. I just need it like I need chocolate and naps. But I don’t have the time or energy like I used to. When I was younger and the need…