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I’m Dianne, a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and Christ-lovin’ creative. This is my home to share what inspires me, moves me, and brings meaning and beauty to everyday life.
“Creativity is the way I share my soul with the world.”
-BRENE BROWN
MOST RECENT POSTS
Why Scotcheroos?
Alas, I have a new treat to win hearts and bring delight to all the hungry children. It is none other than the famous Scotcheroo.
Hello Jello
The recipe came to me from the kitchen of my dear mother-in-law, Sandy Singleton. But I think she must have received this dessert straight from heaven because it is so delightful.
Freshly Baked
Fresh from the oven, the rolls, golden brown have doubled in size. The cream cheese frosting melts into gooey puddles on top as I wait for them to cool meanwhile the family awakens to the sweet smell.
And A Bowl Of Stew
This is a soup day, I thought as I looked out the window at the gray sky and cold rain driving down upon the road.
In the Garden
In a diary entry, my eighteen-year-old hand wrote an audacious goal: To someday have a garden.
Shed Lashes
Have you ever done something, just because it sounded cool, only to realize later how foolish it really was? Perhaps this story will cheer you up today.
Being Creative
This is not just for me. When I see the creative wheels turning in you I want to cheer, “Go for it, You are doing great!”
Take Courage
The ancient words still breathe
Train your ear to hear the voice of heaven…
Take Courage, a poem to encourage you.
Family
There is no one I want to connect more with than you. Popping into my mind in everyday life yet we are not as close as I wish…Family.
Beating the boys
In the pressures of life have you lost the wonder that makes your dreams possible? Read how a memory from the past got me back on track.
Time is running out
Time is running out. I woke up with these words heavy upon my heart. I hate to feel them, see them and know them, and yet they are etched into life everywhere I look.
Unlimited Toppings
She wants to try every flavor and as I allow myself to sit in the chair to form a habit that will become a routine I welcome her childlike perspective. I let her speak with all the bright colors of living life full of toppings.
At the Wheel
Do you struggle with over commitment. Is it hard to say “no”? Me too! Read on to see how I am taking back the wheel.
The Fuzzy Blue Robe
Through one of my earliest memories my heart shares its longing to be noticed and cared for. This invitation is also for you to slow down and allow God to attend to your heart.
Make Room
Starting a new season can be challenging, and so can deciding to follow through on creative goals this is how I am making room.
GET BACK UP AGAIN
As a little girl of the eighties in a house full of boys one movie was reenacted more than any other. Only one movie theme song was hummed, chanted, and air-guitared to intensify a brother wrestling match or a backyard race.
TOO MANY LIDS
I cleaned out the cupboard under the island in my kitchen. It was over flowing with Tupperware lids. I had put off cleaning the cluttered space for months.
ON THE EDGE OF THE OCEAN
It felt good to sink my feet into the wet sand. My freshly painted toe nails stood out against my tanning feet as the clear salt water rushed over them.