Frosted Jars

by | Jun 9, 2014 | DIY

Frosted Jar So, I was making a gift this week and realized some of you may be interested in a little DIY! After making these jars, I have filled them with fresh flowers, branches, candles, colorful Christmas bulbs, autumn leaves, etc. The look is only limited to your...

I’m Not All That

by | May 26, 2014 | Leadership

I am not all that. Yes, you read that right. My name is Melinda, and I am not all that. So not all that. Where does this random remark coming from, you ask? It’s just an overwhelming desire to express that we are all the same… beautiful, flawed messes. Sorry I called...

Mom, You are Enough

by | Mar 10, 2014 | Relationships

Did I catch your eye with the title? Did you peer further, secretly hoping that what I said in the title is true? It is. You are. You, as you are, in this moment, are enough and I need you to know that. Even more, your kids need you to know that. Didn’t do the...

The Chair

by | Oct 7, 2013 | Faith

This is the story of the chair. Yes, THE chair. I needed the chair for stage decor for the Bridging the Gap Redeemed Retreat, and spent months keeping an eye open, expecting the search to be easy. An old chair with some character is tough to find. (Well, unless you...

Pinning or Pining

by | Aug 29, 2013 | Trends

I love Pinterest. Pinterest drives me crazy. I accept that I am fully a quandary of magnificent proportions. Pinterest is an amazing conglomeration of creative inspiration and culinary wonder. It has the ability to make me WANT to cook. It has the power to make me...