The Howell Blessings

Happy ! I realized when putting my Easter tablescape together, how uplifting the spring colors were to my soul!  Even though I love the intense colors of the Valentines Day spread and a few more other tables I have yet to share with you, the light colors I chose for our Easter scape were happy colors! We had no Easter Egg hunt at our house this year (although it wasn't that long ago that we still did that), we had no melting chocolate bunnies on little faces (yet), and this year we had no extended family around our table.  But what we did have was a peaceful day to reflect on what the Lord did for us. Easter day is set aside so that we can recognize and honor that Christ did what He said He would do. He laid down His life to pay for our crimes against God, conquered death and rose again so that all who believe in Him has His promise of eternal life with Him and God our Father!   I praise God that He loved us so much to do this for us. I also...

Valentines Day is approaching very quickly. Typically this holiday comes and goes in our household with nary a nod from my husband as he doesn't "do" what he calls Hallmark holidays.  When our kids were little I would give them little gifts with lots of hearts and stuffed animals and of course sweets. Later when they were in college I would send care packages to them with a more grown up version of the same. I have also given my husband cards, chocolates and yes, even once, a stuffed bear.  But now that the kids are in their own homes, with their own sweeties, the excitement of a one-sided holiday has lost it zing. Or has it? This year I decided to decorate the table in a romantic theme for this soon to be neglected day.   In truth, I was demonstrating a PartyLite party at my house and instead of a typical demonstration, the hostess and I opted to show our guests how to decorate using PartyLite products. I loved that she decided toward a Valentines Day t...

I guess my 30 days will trickle into December. The last two nights I've been so tired that I have fallen asleep on the couch before I've loaded up my computer. I'm hoping I'm past the exhausted phase of my cold and will now be able to not be so tired at the end of a day.  Of course I suppose I could also write my thanks at an earlier time in the day as well. But I generally wait until I get quiet and reflect back on my day before I write. Today I demo'd Partylite for my daughter and her guest.  Her apartment smelled wonderful once I lit all the candles, then she streamed in a fireplace from Netflix on their big TV and played instrumental Christmas music from the CD Comfort and Joy. The demonstration didn't last that long, but the guest lingered. I would have to contribute that to the inviting and cozy atmosphere she created. I am so proud of my daughter and am thankful she is learning to create a beautiful environment for her guests where they can come and b...