I am a nester.  No matter where I live, I always strive to have a place that reflects who I am.  I use fabrics, furniture, paintings, photographs and mementos to make it special. I often tell my husband that our nest is a safe place where we can let down and be comfortable.  We go out into this world but we can always return home to a place of love. Lately, my home has been changing.   To continue reading, go to Laced with Grace . Blessings and love,

I had the pleasure of meeting Denise Rork of Refine Me blog last evening.  There's something special about meeting someone face to face after you've followed her blog and know her heart. Denise was visiting the Phoenix area as she was opening two new WinCo Food stores.  The one she is most involved in is located at 330 West Bell Road.  The other store is located at 58th Avenue and Bell.  It sounds exciting as the stores are owned by the employees and the prices are low.  They are open 24 hours 7 days a week.  I want to check it out! I knew that…

I've spent the last week moving.  I didn't realize how challenging it would be to downsize.  However, in the midst of chaos ...I had a reprieve. Some of you may recognize the smiling faces of Charlotte and her husband Clif.  Charlotte hosts Spiritual Sundays along with her personal blog  Charlotte's Weblog . Clif is her hubby and fellow blogger at Musings of a Minister . It turns out that they live several blocks from where I work in Scottsdale, AZ.  I was invited to breakfast at their lovely home on Saturday.  Afterwards, Charlotte and Clif c…