Grace at Home No. 476

Well, my friends, we've almost made it through July. Around here that means that the hottest month of the year is nearly over, which is a relief. . . but it also means that the "lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer" are fading fast.

I'm always glad to see what y'all are up to, and here are a few highlights from last week's party.

Want to keep the summertime vibe going in your home? Kristen from White Arrows Home shares lots of ideas for adding nautical touches to your decor.

If you're wanting more of a beachy look, check out this post from Niky at The House on Silverado.

If you're planning a garden for next year, you'll want to see the zinnias from Pam at Everyday Living. I sure wish I'd planted zinnias this spring!

If you'd prefer to stay inside and dream of other seasons, Christmas in July might be just what you need! Mary Jo from MasterPieces of My Life has some great crafting projects for you.

Do you have an antique sewing machine but don't know what to do with it? KMich Wedding Soiree Blog to the rescue! So many great ideas.

Do you enjoy seeing how people fix up a new-to-them house? I do, so I was glad to see this post from Jennifer at Studio 27 about the makeover of her dining room.

Do you struggle to find room to store bulky grill tools? You'll want to see this DIY organizer from Bill and Janet of A Life of Balance.

My boys and I love pepper jelly, but I've never made my own, so I was excited to get this recipe from Stacie at Counting Tomatoes.

If you're in a season of waiting, you'll want to read this post from Amanda at InstaEncouragements.

Thank you to everyone who linked up! Now for today's party.

Here at the Grace at Home party, you can link up any post you've written that demonstrates how you're filling your space with truth, goodness, and beauty. 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 or sphere of influence 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!

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Grace at Home No. 475

Hello, friends! I hope you're having a good summertime week and that you've managed to stay cool. That's been quite a job in my neck of the woods!

I'm glad to welcome you to the Grace at Home party, where we celebrate all the ways we make our homes places of grace. Here are some features from last week's party.

Do you have a bathroom that needs to be updated? Renae from Peacock Ridge Farm shows you how she transformed a bathroom into a lovely cottage style space.

Do you have some hydrangeas in your garden? Nicolle from Our Tiny Nest shows you how to dry them so you can enjoy beautiful blooms for months.

Have an old table that's seen better days? Robin from Junk Is My Life shows you how to turn it into a pretty accent piece.

Need some portable games for the car or the backyard? Beth from Creatively Beth shows you how to create a tic-tac-toe game from a small burlap bag and smooth stones. Genius!

Need a cool kids' activity for a hot summer afternoon? Try visiting an art museum! Kelli from 3 Boys and a Dog shows you how to make it fun for kids.

Peaches are ripe and delicious this time of year, so I was tickled to get this recipe for Honey-Whipped Ricotta Crostini from Jenny at Not Entirely Average. Beautiful and delicious looking!

Tomatoes are also at their peak right now, and Michelle from The Purple Pumpkin Blog offers an inventive recipe for a fun dinner: Tortellini and Chicken Skewers.

Ever struggle to let go of something? Lisa from Lisa Notes...on Seeing God has some words of wisdom you'll appreciate.

Thank you to everyone who linked up! Now for today's party.

Here at the Grace at Home party, you can link up any post you've written that demonstrates how you're filling your space with truth, goodness, and beauty. 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 or sphere of influence 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!

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Grace at Home No. 474

"Summertime. . . and the livin' is easy. . . " Said no one living in the piedmont of North Carolina in 2022. Y'all! We've alternated between temperatures in the 90's with soaring humidity to flash flooding. Mercy.

But here we are, smack in the middle of summer, and I hope you're having a beautiful July. I'm so grateful to welcome you here for the Grace at Home party, where we celebrate the ways we make our homes and spheres of influence places of grace, no matter the weather! Here are some highlights from our last party.

Need to freshen the decor in your home but don't have much to spend? Meagan from Decorative Inspirations can help!  Check out these lovely candle holders she made from thrifted glass globes and scrap wood.

Thinking of adding a dog to your home? Summertime is a great time to get a dog (much easier than the middle of winter!). Carol from Comfort Spring offers some excellent advice for making your outdoor space both dog-friendly and safe.

Hoping to get in some travel before school starts in a few weeks? Jamie from PhotoJeepers offers some wonderful tips for visiting national parks in August.

Or maybe you're looking forward to the new school year and need some guidance about what planner might be best for you. Tanya from Mom's Small Victories has you covered! 

By the way, Tanya's post is a great example of how comparison is a useful tool. If you struggle with comparing yourself to other people, you might have run across advice stating that comparison is a sin. That simply isn't true! If this is a struggle for you, I can help: I wrote a book about finding freedom from comparison, and I'd love for you to check it out. You can even read the first chapter to see if it might be a good resource for you. 

I love getting new recipes in the summertime, and our last party included several I want to try.

Michelle from The Wooden Spoon Effect gave us a recipe for a burrito bowl cooked in the microwave.

Layne from Spaceships and Laser Beams shared a recipe for creamy macaroni salad that looks yummy.

Melynda from Scratch Made Food for Hungry People explained how to make a composed salad.

Do you find your temper fraying easily on the hottest days of summer? Anger is more than a seasonal issue, of course, but how do we deal with it? Amy from Wasteland to Graceland has some helpful words about it.

Thank you to everyone who linked up! Now for today's party.

Here at the Grace at Home party, you can link up any post you've written that demonstrates how you're filling your space with truth, goodness, and beauty. 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 or sphere of influence 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!

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