By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills October 22 is National Color Day. I find the celebration fascinating. My heart softens at the sight of gold, copper, burnt orange, deep yellow, scarlet red, and deep violet. Fall graces us with nature’s one last blazing hurrah before winter blankets the earth with cold and snow. How shall we commemorate the day’s palette? Here are …
7 Things to Remember about the Approaching Holidays
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The holidays are approaching like a jet on a mission—fast and filled with activities. Some of us love this time of year. The colors of gold, orange, and scarlet with a crisp feel of lower temps can be an emotional high—it is for me! The sweet scent and taste treats of apples, cinnamon, and pumpkin are …
12 Days of Thanksgiving Giveaway! Day 1
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills As we begin a season of Thanksgiving, I would like to celebrate how thankful I am to you, my readers. How? With a 12 Days of Thanksgiving Giveaway! For the next 12 days, beginning Thursday, November 1, I’ll share unique ways you can join in on the fun and be entered in random drawings for one …
The Art of Anticipation
By Julie Garmon @DiAnnMills This week’s blog post is written by my friend Julie Garmon. When signs of a new season charged toward me–my heart lurched. I wanted to drink in the changing leaves, but instead I went into panic mode. It was a nagging feeling of– You should be working. You have a job to do. Get busy, you …
10 Ways to Remember September
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills For many of us, September marks the beginning of autumn. This is a month of change, a time to welcome a new season. Actually, September 22nd is the official first day of fall. While here in Houston, temps soar near three digits. We do know cooler temps are on the way, and we’re excited. As we …