HEARTWARMING CHRISTMAS STORY

If you’ve got 5 minutes to spare and wonder if God is still in the miracle-working business,…take a break and read this beautiful TRUE story.
“The brand new pastor and his wife, newly assigned to their first ministry, to reopen a church in suburn Brooklyn, arrived in early October excited about their opportunities. When they saw [...]

THE BEST PRESENT OF ALL

I cannot think of a greater present than the one I just received in today’s mail. It’s a photo card from the 11-year old foster daughter we said goodbye to in July as she headed to a permanent home with a new family. She looks so happy and healthy. Inside the card was her scrawled [...]

IN THE BLUE CORNER…

Set up has begun for our first, “Christmas River Open House” on December 6th.
We are so excited and wanted to share a glimpse of the beautiful things on offer for our friends. This is a sampling of the blue/silver section.
Other colourways include the classic gold/silver, red white and blue, purple and lime, white on white, [...]

FABULICIOUS CHRISTMAS!

A few more fabulicious things we are working on for our first christmas open house. Just remember to email/comment me if you would like an invitation!

Vases with glitz and glamour for $10 and under.

Vintage pewter goblets bedecked with glitter and bows – under $10!

Gorgeous candle wreaths in many colours and sizes.

And at least 30 or [...]

WORKING TOWARDS CHRISTMAS!

 
“I know the Lord is always with me,
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
No wonder my heart is filled with joy
and my mouth shouts his praises!” (Psalm 16:8-9)
Just a few of the things we are working on for our christmas open house – preparing a wonderful night of celebration for you. [...]

SNEAK PEEK

Here’s a sneak peak at what I’ve been working on!  Handmade, gorgeous one-of-a-kind Christmas wreaths. I am excited and thrilled to announce that Christmas River will hold its first open house on December 6th, showcasing exquisite christmas finery for sale. VIP’s will enjoy nibblies while they browse the fairy-lit extravaganza. If you would like to [...]

119 sleeps to go!!

Is anyone else starting to get twitchy for Christmas? My brain has been buzzing with the decorations I will do this year, in our new garage/barn that houses us at present until we build a new home.
I am playing around with a few ideas for wreaths, colours and themes and will post more when its [...]

NEW YEAR, BIG THINGS!

Happy New Year to you all…from all of us here at Christmas River, may 2008 be a year of inspiration, vision fulfilled, talents shared and an abundance of love flowing your way.
It’s amazing how days fly past when the kids are out of school. With visits to family interstate, organising visits with birth families for [...]