Welcome, friends.
My heart is heavy as I type these words. Last week's killing of George Floyd saddened us all, and the violence that has ensued since then has further broken our hearts.
I want to share something with you. I've now made three posts on
Instagram since George Floyd's death. After posting these, I lost quite a few Instagram followers. I was surprised by that, but since then I've seen a number of conversations online wherein people say things like "I don't want to hear about that," "That's not what I want to see," or "I just want things to be happy and light."
I understand that last statement; I really do. It's all I can do to turn on the news these days. And yet I know from conversations with my friends who are black and brown that the rest of us have too often turned away, too often wanted to move on quickly from tragedy, too often just wanted to focus on something else.
Here's why I am talking about this here. My weekly party is called "Grace at Home," because I firmly believe that we have the power to make our homes a reflection of God's grace. The events of the past several days have reminded me that we have the
responsibility to do so. There will be no change in the world if we don't get our hearts right and then make our spheres of influence right.
Each one of us can be a world-changer, one tiny step at a time.
What do you think? I'd be happy to talk about it with you, my friends.
And now I'll share some highlights from last week's Grace at Home party.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed at the start of summer, wondering what you can do this year to keep everyone at home happy and healthy?
Coco from The Crowned Goat offers a number of easy ways to ease into summer.
If you're like me, your summertime will include lots of sitting on the porch.
Diane from South House Designs devised an easy and ingenious way to hang curtains to elevate your outdoor space.
Want to use the long days of summer to complete some projects in your home? How about a beautiful gallery wall?
Kristin from White Arrows Home created a gallery wall featuring illustrations from a thrift store book, and she shares all her tips.
If you need inspiration for a little kid's room, check out this construction-themed space from
Kimberly at Lou Lou Girls.
Summertime here also means lots of bugs, but
Chas from Chas' Crazy Creations is here to help. She came up with several ways to fight pests from inexpensive household ingredients.
Need to remind yourself of God's faithfulness?
Jenn from The Everyday Farmhouse created a coloring sheet (free download) to help you.
And finally, if you've been experiencing anxiety, you'll be glad to see that
Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares practical steps for overcoming worry.
Thanks so much to everyone who joined last week's party!
Now for today's party. Here at the Grace at Home party, I invite you to link posts about
- DIY projects
- decorating
- recipes
- hospitality
- homemaking tips
- parenting
- marriage
- faith
- self-care
- soul care
Whatever you do to make your home a place of grace, I'd like to hear about it. Here's what I ask of you. Please include the permalink to your post, not your blog's home page. Please let people know that you've linked up. No more than three posts per person, please. Note that if you link a post here, you are giving me permission to share your post, including a photo. And visit at least one of the other party participants--that's what really makes it a party, and during these difficult times, it can really make someone's day!
