A Woman of Noble Character

Decorating Your Home

Have you heard the expression, “Bloom where you are planted?” Keep this expression in mind when you think about your living conditions. There will be times (especially in the beginning of your marriage) that you are not in your “dream home.” Be faithful with what you have.

Years ago I lived through a period where most of my friends were in new or larger homes than I was. I was not bitter or envious, but I did desire to have a nicer house. I kept my house picked up and cleaned, but didn’t really do any decorating or extras. God gave me a verse to live by:

‘Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.’

This really started to make sense to me when a good friend of mine sold her house and moved into a rent house while they built another one. While she was in the rental property, she painted and put up new wallpaper. She kept it clean, organized, and decorated. Seeing the way she responded to a temporary situation made a lasting impression on me. Bloom where you are planted!

Enjoy, appreciate, decorate, and take care of what God gives you at the time. Be patient and faithful with what you have and in His timing, more will come.

Decorating Tips

v      The most important aspect of decorating your house is to always remember that it should reflect your family’s personality and the things you enjoy. You may not have much experience in decorating. You may not even realize what you like when you begin decorating. Finding out your style is the first step. To do this, watch as many decorating shows on TV as possible (HGTV is filled with great shows), look through home magazines, tour model homes, and look at friends’ and neighbors’ homes. It will be easy to see what style you are drawn to.

Sample Recipes

Cilantro Chicken

Boneless Skinless Chicken Pieces

1 Can of Rotel Tomatoes

1 Onion, Sliced

Cilantro

Margarine

Directions:

Place chicken pieces in baking dish. Season with salt & pepper. Cover with Rotel tomatoes, onion, and desired amount of cilantro. Dot with margarine. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes. Serve with rice.

Reesies

2 Sticks of Melted Butter or Margarine

1 ½ Cups of Graham Cracker Crumbs

1 Box of Powdered Sugar

1 Cup of Peanut Butter

2 Tablespoons of Shortening

12 oz. Package of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Directions: