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    Rest, The Perfect Rx

    Written by

    elise

    on

    March 6, 2020

    Yellow Royal Staffordshire Windsong cup and saucer photo by Elise Anthony Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Sometimes,…

  • Antiques, Dishes, Depression Glass, Carnival Glass, Lovely Things, The Vintage Life

    Olive Stacks Are Back

    Written by

    elise

    on

    March 4, 2020

    Indiana Glass “Kings Crown” glassware photo by Elise Anthony At the antique mall, every day feels like Earth Day. Upcycled housewares, threads and treasures are a thrifty and stylish way…

  • Creative Inspiration, Inspirational, Self-Care

    Your Best Work Is Yet To Come

    Written by

    elise

    on

    March 3, 2020

    While window shopping at Plano’s Legacy West, I spotted Read Between The Lines, my new favorite stationery and gift shop. The good people at the store framed this gem for…

  • Devotionals

    Hopefully Yours?

    Written by

    elise

    on

    March 2, 2020

    May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy…

  • Craft Therapy, Creative Inspiration

    Painting without a plan

    Written by

    elise

    on

    February 27, 2020

    If you’ve been to Board & Brush, you know the exhilaration of swinging a metal meat tenderizer at raw wood and the sensory overload of choosing colors, stains, signs and…

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