I missed posting yesterday because the weekend (and Monday) was absolutely full and I couldn't force myself to sit down at the computer in the middle of it all.
On Sunday evening, our kids threw Tom and I a 30th Anniversary party. It was incredibly special and wonderful! I cannot even express how much it meant to us to have family and a few close friends celebrate with us and savor the blessing of our marriage and family.
I love this photo of Tom and I and our grandbaby, Ivy. It really captures the joy I was feeling that night!
I'll share more pictures on Friday, after I get them downloaded. Our kids did an amazing job putting it together, and capped it off with a slideshow that brought us to tears. Oh, my. It was too much emotion and love....I'm still on a high.
Before I get too sappy, I'd better move on to a Small Thing!
With all the comings and goings this weekend, I was vaguely aware that my front door area was looking pretty neglected. After my family left I glanced around and just had to say "oh well." It needs some TLC.
My outdoor welcome mat got thrown away some time ago, wrecked by dog hair and people traffic. I'm down to one throw rug just inside the door, and I can't live without it for picking up dirt that would otherwise be tracked into the house. But I miss having something outside the front door that says "Welcome" to my guests before they even come in.
Today's Small Thing is to take a look at your front door area and view it as a guest sees it.
Is your porch a home to spiderwebs and a pile of leaves that blew in? Is is littered with newspapers, muddy tennis shoes and skateboards? Is the door itself dusty and rain splattered? A few minutes to sweep and gather the miscellaneous stuff will give your home an instant facelift!
I love to see pots of flowers by the front door and mine have all bit the dust in this heat. Time to visit my Home Depot for more....or just stick some fake ones in the pots and call 'er done. I've been known to do that. Hey.
So shake out the rug, tidy your stoop and throw your arms open to your world. Say "Welcome" without ever needing a rug to do it for you.
Create a hospitable entry in a few minutes flat!