Live With Flair

(my daily blog)

The Afternoon with the Harvest

September 15, 2016

So You Might Bless

Last night, I pulled some of those oven-dried tomatoes from the freezer, placed them to defrost in a bowl with fresh basil and olive oil, and then paired

September 14, 2016

The Difference a Little Plant Makes

For the first time ever, I purchase a little plant to decorate my office. It’s symbolizes that I’m here; I’m staying; I’m settled in and

September 13, 2016

It Works! Autumn Craft #2: Yarn Orbs and the Simple Pleasure of Waiting

We find this tutorial from gurl.com (but we don’t suspend our balloons; we just let them dry on a towel).You basically combine glue, water, and some

September 12, 2016

Telling Our Story of 9-11 Each Year

This year was no different: We told our daughters the story of that morning. We remember with sharp detail where we were, how we felt,

September 11, 2016

Let the Autumn Crafts Begin: #1 Painting Acorns

We gather all the old nail polish and our bowl of gathered acorns. We have the best afternoon just painting them! We even share the craft

September 10, 2016

In Step

This morning I’m driving on a little two-lane road that’s a 25 MPH zone. A police officer drives up right beside me. I immediately slow

September 9, 2016

Each Day’s Harvest

We gather the afternoon harvest. We don’t fret about tomorrow’s supply because we know how nature works. We trust the process. God reminds me that

September 8, 2016

Sometimes It’s For You, For Right Now

I stand in front of the ripe raspberries with my bowl in hand. I fully intend to pick all the berries and deliver them to

September 7, 2016

Ready for Autumn

My youngest daughter, now in middle school, reminds me that we must paint acorns again! For the past six years, we’ve gathered acorns. We bring

September 6, 2016