Sahm I Am - By Meredith Efken Page 0,25
a guy who actually could explain men to us, or who was even willing. It must be because of those romance novels. We thought sending him some more would be the least we could do to say thanks, and he said he didn’t have any more space in his hotel room for them.
You’re really lucky, Darcy, to have a guy like Tom. If I ever find one like him, I’ll marry him, even if the idea of marriage does scare me. So that’s why I hope you aren’t mad at him. But how could you ever be mad at a man like that?
Sincerely,
Michelle Ostler
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From:
Dulcie Huckleberry
To:
Thomas Huckleberry
Subject:
Forget Everything I Said…
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…and just remember this:
I LOVE YOU.
Are you sure you wouldn’t like me to put some of these books aside for you? We could read one together when you come home this weekend…*wink*
All my love,
Dulcie
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From:
Rosalyn Ebberly
To:
SAHM I Am
Subject:
[SAHM I Am] TOTW October 18: Decking the Halls, and the Rest of the House
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Domestic Darlings,
I can hardly believe it’s THAT time of year again! Time to run to the craft and discount stores in search of just the right decorations for turning our homes into Christmas wonderlands. Remember last year how we all made life-size nativity murals entirely out of organic material? The Rose Bowl parade had nothing on OUR works of art!:)
This year, instead of a group project, I thought we could share individual ideas of how we like to decorate. I know it may seem early, but the days will fly quicker than you can imagine. I started my annual Christmas quilt this past June. I always do all the piecing and quilting by hand, and then I donate the quilt to our local homeless mission to give to a needy family.
I have heard that Dulcie is a former interior decorator, so I’d love to hear some nuggets from her. Everyone, join in! Let’s create some Christmas cheer.
Deferentially,
Rosalyn Ebberly
SAHM I Am Loop Moderator
“She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
Proverbs 31:27 (NASB)
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From:
Dulcie Huckleberry
To:
SAHM I Am
Subject:
Re: [SAHM I Am] TOTW October 18: Decking the Halls, and the Rest of the House
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Hi all,
It’s true. BC (before children) I was an interior designer. I worked for Nebraska Furniture Mart in their custom design gallery. I wanted to have my own design business, but Tom and I got married soon after I graduated with my degree. McKenzie came along a year later, and then the twins after that. So I don’t know if I have anything to offer in the line of decorating advice. I’m pretty rusty.
And my ideas might not work for your personal tastes. We live in a 1940s Cape Cod house, so I’ve chosen a retro cottage look as my decorating style. My Christmas decorations tend to be eclectic and nostalgic—like something you might see in the movie White Christmas. Attached is a picture of my vintage Christmas ornament collection. Collecting something is the best decorating advice I have—that way your husband will always know what to get you for Christmas! :)
Dulcie
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From:
Zelia Muzuwa
To:
SAHM I Am
Subject:
Re: [SAHM I Am] TOTW October 18: Decking the Halls, and the Rest of the House
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Dulcie is absolutely right—go simple! And I’m speaking as an artist, even. There’s no reason to do life-size nativities or fancy projects every year unless you really enjoy it.
Of course, I should talk—my children have wall murals painted in their bedrooms. Seamus and Griffith have van Gogh’s Starry Night on their wall, and I painted George Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (complete with the original pointillism) in Cosette’s room.
This year I’d like to get over to the glass blowing studio and work on mouth-blown ornaments for my family. I took a summer apprenticeship on glass blowing in college but haven’t done it since.
However, my point is that I’m incurably fascinated by art. So I create art whenever I have the chance. Most other people aren’t going to want to do anything that complicated. Follow Dulcie’s collecting advice, or a no-fail project like spice-dough ornaments or a corkboard card holder. You’ll have the most fun if you aren’t stressing about it.
Z
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From:
Brenna L.
To:
SAHM I Am
Subject:
[SAHM I AM] Before Children…
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I am in awe of Dulcie