Handcrafted cards and tags are one way to make Christmas a little extra special. Do you get a little intimidated at the thought of drawing Christmassy things? Starting with a simple shape (in this case, a long triangle) makes it really simple to draw your own Christmas trees in almost any style. I have four […]
Their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them (Matt. 13:15) I’m a big proponent of personal responsibility. I feel like it’s […]
We’ve been enjoying all of the beautiful Christmas traditions Milly has brought back from Denmark. This one made our Christmas Eve celebrations so much fun! Risalamande is a rice pudding that the Danish traditionally serve on Christmas Eve. It’s so much more than a delicious desert. It’s also a game that friends and family play […]
Let me start by saying these are far more than little heart baskets made from paper. These Julehjerter are Christmas therapy. They’re a key to recapturing the nostalgic Christmas celebrations you long for. I have a theory that what makes us feel like Christmas has lost some of its magic isn’t really all of the extra […]
Ages before you had an Elf sitting on your shelf, Danish children had the family Nisse. Milly spent last year in Denmark, and assures me that the Danes know better than anyone how to celebrate Christmas. She was absolutely enchanted when the family and guests danced around the Christmas tree, lit by tiny candles. This year we’re […]
When I was a small child my grandparents brought us little chocolate advent calendars from Germany for Christmas. Another countdown was a quilted candy cane that my mother made, with one candy each day for the 24 days in December leading up to Christmas. In a family of six siblings, somehow we survived the exquisite torture of waiting […]
I honestly and truly love Christmas. I don’t love everything that happens this time of year. The chaos of the season is just too much to take sometimes. Several years ago, when I was sad that the magic had waned and Christmas had become a bit of a chore, I had an epiphany that saved […]
Looking for last minute Christmas gifts, table decor or ornaments? Planning ahead for the perfect gift for a new baby? Want to make a big impression this Mother’s Day? A few weeks ago we explored making fabric yo yos. As promised, this follow-up post will explore 20 ways to use fabric yo yos in your projects. […]
The walk to school this morning was beautiful and foggy – I love walking in the fog! The chilly air and crunchy leaves underfoot are some of my favorite things about Autumn, and I’m enjoying every minute of it. Another of my favorite things about the Fall is the approach of Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the opportunity […]
More Cowbell! I know, I know. . . you’ve all got Christmas completely covered and don’t need any help. The stockings are hung, the mice aren’t stirring, neighbors have been gifted, and everything is wrapped under the tree. That’s okay! Just file this idea away for next year. Or better yet, adapt it to your […]
Hi! I’m Barbara Anne Williams, a designer and illustrator living in the Rocky Mountains of Northern Utah. I find inspiration in the beauty of nature, the scent of old books, and the kindness of everyday heroes.
