When the world seemed to shut down overnight last spring, we found ourselves, like many families, at home. No activities, no school, very little outside interaction. We went on many walks, played every board game we owned, Zoomed around the world, and used our kitchen more than we had in the last five years put together. The time we shared was a mixture of sweetness, … [Read more...]
Seeds of Love
How a Community Garden Brought Neighbors Together David Feemster remembers his exact thoughts when plans were announced at Aldersgate United Methodist Church for a community garden. His thoughts weren’t exactly supportive, but he probably wasn’t the only member of the church with the same idea. “I thought it was kind of a crazy idea for a ministry,” Feemster … [Read more...]
Go To Your Room
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the bedroom may be its soul. In a perfect world, a bedroom serves as a personal retreat, a space to rest and decompress. But bedrooms often get overlooked as we focus our energies on the kitchen and living room, where much of life takes place. You may have said, “Oh, no one sees my bedroom, I’ll get to it later.” But did you? When … [Read more...]
How to Freshen Up Your Home
Raise your hand if you have the post-holiday blahs. You’ve taken down the tree and twinkle lights and what’s left? A few dust bunnies and those bare shelves that are keeping you up at night. If this sounds all too familiar, don’t despair. You are not alone. As you take down your holiday decor, now is the ideal time to refresh your home. Here are some simple solutions that … [Read more...]
Hidden Home Office
“Mad Men” meets a functional family space in the south Abilene home of Taylor and Logan Sturgis. Built in the 1950s for the Wooten family (founders of the Hotel Wooten), almost every part of the home features mid-century modern charm. The Sturgis family started renovations in January, with the help of Abilene based interior designer, Rebecca Gibbs. “Whenever I came in, … [Read more...]