Please Pray for the Persecuted

 

Yesterday, on September 13, there was a Prayer March at the Day of Mourning in Queen's Park, Toronto.

 

The request of prayer is for the thousands of our Christian brothers and sisters who are being beheaded, driven out of their homes and churches, or sold as sex slaves in Iraq, Syria, Nigeria and other terrorist laden countries.
Pray for all who are being persecuted at the hands of these evil terrorist.

Truly, the atrocities that are happening to the Christians are so unspeakable that I could not even write them and remain on Blogger.

 

If you are interested in learning more about how you might let your voice be heard in defence of all who are helpless to help themselves, please check here.

 

Matthew 18:18

"Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth

shall be bound in heaven: and Whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven".

Please pray...

 

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Small Home Living Series House #3

 

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For the third house in my Small Home Living Series I have chosen a 480 sq. ft. home that is located in Blanco, Tx.

 

I'm sorry to say that I was not about to find any personal information to go along with this Small Home Living house, but I think you will appreciate touring it none the less.

 





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We begin with the view of the living/dining area from the loft bedroom above.

It's very warm and cozy, isn't it?

 

 

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This next photo is a view from the living/dining room looking towards the kitchen, the bathroom and the loft.

I think this ladder with the shelving for storage organisation is an ingenious idea.

We had a ladder like this in our cabin.

 Were we still living there I think I might have had to ask Tim to build shelves just like these!

 

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A fully equipped kitchen.

 

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There are two doors in this bathroom. I'm assuming one is for storage and that a  shower is behind the other door.

 



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The loft/bedroom area.

 

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And lots of wonderful porch area.

 



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I'm not sure about Texas, but here in Northern Ontario you could make this screened porch area into a summer bedroom.

 Wouldn't that be grand to bed out in the open were you could fall asleep star gazing?

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Now that I have shown you three Small Living Homes this past week, please let me know which one is your favorite.

What is it that you liked that made you chose one particular home over the other two homes?

 

Small Home Living House #1 here.

Small Home Living  House #2 here.

And today's Small Home Living House #3.

 

I will give you the results on Monday for the over all favourite.

Until then, have a good weekend!

I'm hoping we will get a weekend morning that's warmer than the 30's here!

 

 



 

 

 

 

 







Small Home Living Series #2

 

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For my Small Home Living Series #2, I have chosen a quaint little home owned by Lyndsey Lewis, that is situated in Little Rock, Arkansas.

 



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You can see that this lovely Small Home Living space, of 557 sq. ft., has all the amenities  of any large home, just on a smaller scale.


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I am a big fan of white cabinets, especially when they are coupled with these rustic wooden floors.
The appearance of the floors makes one think they were just milled yesterday.

 



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Like the first home in Small Home Living Series, it too is so tastefully decorated.



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I would not have been able to tell that this Small Home Living build was new, would you?

It has the charm and the appearance of an older home.

For Lyndsey's story about why she chose Small Home Living and all the building details, please visit this site.
And for the floor plans visit Tumbleweed Houses.

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If you missed the first home in this series you may visit Small Home Living Series Home #1 to catch up.
Thank you all for joining me.
Friday I will return with
 Small Home Living Series Home #3.

See you then!

Kimberly







Small Home Living Series #1

 

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The first home I have chosen to kick off this weeks Small Home Living Series is a 665 square foot home built in Wyoming for Carmella Rayone, her husband, and their three sons.
 

I will not go into details about their life and the reasons for their Small Home Living choice, because I want you to visit the owner's site and hear their story in their own words.
It is such an inspiring one!

 

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This home is so beautifully done and obviously so carefully thought out that I can't imagine anyone not thinking that they wouldn't want to live here.

 

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Yes, I for one, can definitely see myself in this living room.

 

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The Master Bedroom

 

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Master Bedroom-opposite end.

One of the closets contains a stackable washer/dryer unit.

I bet that is a surprise to you!

 

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Beautiful Bathroom.

 

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The loft space is for the couples three boys.

They have designed it in such a way that there is plenty of desk space, storage space and closet area for all of their sons.

 

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Here is a view of all three of the beds.

This is just a teaser, for more information please visit the owners blog here.

She has laid out every detail of their journey in making this small living space into the lovely home you see here in these photos!
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I will be back on Wednesday with Home #2 of my Small Home Living Series, and then Friday with Small Home Living Home #3.
I hope to see you then...





 

 



 

 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 





Sunday Scripture

 

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Pumpkin Everything...

 

 

I got such a kick out of this, so I just had to share it with you!

We are already seeing evidence of this now, aren't we?

 

Today I am busy working on my little pantry to office conversion in the kitchen, but I do plan to begin on Monday with my Small Home Living series.

I am having so much fun collecting the info for this.

The series will not just be photos of small homes, but it will also include references back to the individuals blogs.

I think you will enjoy it, so please drop back by on Monday to check it out!

 

One more week and my sis and BIL will be here from Missouri to visit, so needless to say I have a lot to get done before then!

I am going to make time to visit everyone and see what you have been up to this week. I know I've missed out on so much.

 

Hoping you all have a good and blessed weekend.

Kimberly



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Hello friends

Happy September to all of you!

 

I am sitting here at the kitchen table this morning with my hot cup of tea and a warm (not woolly) sweater on hoping that this rainy and dreary Fall like weather is not going to last much longer....

 

I suppose one advantage to the rotten weather is that since I can't be outdoors I have had no choice but to keep myself busy in the kitchen.

I've told you already that I have made the new buffalo checked curtains. I am also now finished with the repurposed window and then went on to de-clutter my kitchen cabinets the other day as well.

This day I am going to work on converting one of my pantries into a work desk area. 

 I wish I could show you the before, but I'm guessing it doesn't take too much imagination on your part to envision a messy old broom closet!

I will take photos of the after (if I do actually get the project finished in time), when my Sis is here visiting.

 

But on to another subject...

I have made a Canadiana board on my Pinterest site.

I started it with vintage Canadian posters. But then I couldn't help myself.....I started adding beautiful photos from the gorgeous lakes, falls and wilderness areas of Canada too.

 

 

Like this photo someone had taken at Humphrey Falls in BC.

 

 

And a  photo of the coast line of beautiful Newfoundland.

 

I've included some timbits  tidbits of Canadian living on this board as well.

And also some favorite Canadian paintings too.

 

If you have the time and think you would enjoy it, drop by.

If you don't have the time, no biggie!

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Also, in the very near future I hope to start a series on

 

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I think it will be fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 





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Fall Wreath Tutorials

 

 

With the cooler weather upon us here in Northern Ontario, I have begun to search the blogs for a Fall Wreath tutorial for myself and to share with all of you.

 

I actually found five Fall Wreaths that I am trying to decide between.

Each of the blogs provides their own Fall Wreath Tutorial.

I will share each one with you, and then please vote on which one you like best-just for the fun of it!

 

#1

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A  beautiful Traditional Fall Wreath.

 

#2

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A beautiful Rustic Fall Wreath.

 

#3

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A beautiful Organic Fall Wreath.

 

#4

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A Bountiful Fall Wreath.

 

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Not really a Fall Wreath, but still a beautiful Fall door decoration.

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Now which one do you like best?

Please remember that each site has created a tutorial with easy instruction on how to make your own Fall Door Décor.

Just click on the link under each photo.

 

Are you thinking of Fall decorating just yet?



17 Amazing Cabinet Makeovers

 

 

Today, friends I want to share with you a board that I have created for Hometalk.

 

While searching for ideas on what to do with a cabinet that I would like to makeover, I was amazed at how many creative and unique Hometalk  refinishes I found!

I just had to share a few....

 

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I have shared four of my favourite cabinet makeovers.

In order to see thirteen awesome more redone cabinets, click here to view my complete Hometalk Clipboard.

 

Have you ever visited Hometalk before?

Well why wait?

Hometalk is the largest Home & Garden Knowledge hub on-line.

It is full of home enthusiast doing what we all love to do; decorating, crafting, gardening, and so much more.

It is also a great place for posting any questions you may have concerning your home or garden.

I recently discovered that what I thought might be a lovely fern was instead rag weed.

Oh no..

 

Now please don't blame me when you get hooked on this site!

Blessings-Kimberly

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Monday with Murray

 

Let me introduce Murray to you.

Isn't he adorable?

 

I met Murray in the Walmart parking lot in Whitehorse, Yukon early this Spring.

 

 

I have to tell you that I was quite impressed with Murray as a driver.

I observed him for some time.

Why look at him here in one of the photos I snapped of him.

Observe how he is checking his side view mirror before he backs out of Walmart's parking spot.

 

 

Next Murray is checking his rear view mirror to be sure there is no one behind him.

I think the sun must have been reflecting in his eyes, because as you can see he is squinting!

 

I can report that Murray was successful in safely backing out his vehicle and driving off to who knows were.

 

We didn't get a chance to exchange addresses, so

if any of you have happen upon Murray, please let me know ......

I'd love to meet and chat with him again.

 He was truly such a sweet fellow!

 

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Now the results for my Window Woes:

 

#1 The Functional Window-10 likes

#2 The Pretty & Decorative Window-6 likes

And there were many who could not choose between the two.

I decided to combine the two. The top three panes I have covered with various prints of green scrap paper ( to match my curtains). And the bottom panes are chalk board, with the center one tin for magnets.

 

When my Sis comes to visit soon I'm sure she'll let me borrow her camera, so I'll get some photos for you then!

 



 

 





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My goodness, can you believe it's Friday already?

I, frankly, don't know where this week has gone.....

Other than getting the new curtains made, it doesn't seem that I've accomplished a whole lot of anything around here.

 

It was one of those weeks when I just allowed myself to become too distracted by outside circumstances, therefore not getting much accomplished at all.

 

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I'm in high hopes that my weekend will not be such a waste!

 

I have been wanting forever (it seemed like forever!) to find a window pane to hang on my wall. I've seen so many creative ways of finishing them, haven't you?

 

A couple of weeks ago, while rummaging around in our back lean to, I spotted an old window pane in front of a regular window but it had no glass in it.

Amazing!

There was my window pane I'd been wanting all this time right under my nose.

Well anyway, my husband removed it and I've spent a lot of time since trying to decide what to do with it.

I go back and forth between the two photo examples I have shown you.

I decided it's time to get your opinions!

 

This will be hanging on my kitchen wall, so keep that in mind when you chose.

Which one do you think will work best photo #1 or photo #2?

 

Hurry, ladies, and let me know so I can get this finished by Monday!

Have a good weekend-Kimberly

 



My Favorite Pastime Lately

 

 

My favourite pastime of late has been watching old (1938-1940's) Agatha Christie movies or listening to her mysteries read on tape.

I do both through youtube. They have a large selection of both.

 

Now I'm not just sitting while I do this.

Oh no, no, no...

 

Last week I finished the kitchen curtains that I had told you I was making. They turned out nicely.

I'm sorry I don't have any picture to share right now, but I will describe them to you at least.

 

The material is a large lime green buffalo check fabric. I made the curtains by the kitchen table long with ruffles and the curtain over the kitchen sink is a ruffled valance that's gathered vertically in two places.

I hope you can visualise that!!

This will be a true test in just how good my writing skills are now, right?

 

Then over the weekend I had my baking day. I do this every other weekend.

I like to get a weeks worth of baking done in one day.

This weekend I made Chicken Enchiladas, Meatloaf,  a Bacon and Broccoli Quiche, Rhubarb Galette and Coconut Macaroons.

I realise that this isn't enough dishes to last a week, but I'm fortunate enough to have a husband who doesn't mind cooking also!

 

 

Since Tim's mother and sister are here visiting, we drove over to Lake Superior last Thursday.

 

 

You might remember these photos from last year when just Tim and I were there.

It was a gorgeous day this time around too!

We enjoyed climbing the rocks, searching for a few blueberries, and just soaking in the sun's rays while we visited.

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On a more serious note; our daughter is going in for a small surgery on Wednesday.

I would so appreciate your prayers that all goes well and that she will have a quick recovery too.

Many thanks to all of you-Kimberly