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March 2, 2018

Amber Lyon Ferguson

But First, Jesus.

March 14, 2017

Amber Lyon Ferguson

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Hello there! It’s going to be a busy day right? Do you have a “to-do” list a mile long for the day or week ahead? I know I have a thousand things I would like to accomplish, and I am sure you do too. Let’s get to it!

“But First, Coffee.”

We have all seen this slogan on cute coffee mugs, farmhouse signs, chalkboards and even t-shirts. It’s a well-known fact that coffee practically fuels our world! But where is our true power source? Shouldn’t we really be saying, “But first, Jesus” instead? Coffee is fine, (it’s green tea for me, thanks), but the issue is whether or not Jesus is our top priority. I know I have had to take a closer look at my own priorities lately, and I quickly realized that Jesus most certainly has not been first.

It’s been an exciting week as my long awaited new blog has finally become a reality. I have barely been able to sleep with all the creative ideas running through my mind. Although I have blogged in the past, a chronic long term illness resulted in sporadic blogging and eventually a total hiatus. As with all things technology related, so much has changed and there are many new things to learn, but I am a born go-getter, and when I put my mind to something it’s all or nothing! Read more

Interior Decor and Styling, Thursday Favorite Things

Farmhouse Inspiration At Thursday Favorite Things

March 1, 2018

Amber Lyon Ferguson

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Farmhouse Decorating Ideas At Thursday Favorite Things

Hello and welcome back to Thursday Favorite Things! I am blessed to be joining Katherine at Katherine’s Corner and a wonderful group of bloggers as a co-hostess for this fantastic weekly blog party. I can’t wait to see what you have to share this week! If you are looking to grow your blog, make new friends, and be inspired each week, this is the place to be. If you would like a chance to be featured, please leave me a comment with the number of your link up. Before we start the party, here’s what I have been up to recently:

I shared a post on Elegant Kitchen Update Ideas as part of my Interior Decor and Styling series.

Elegant Kitchen Update Ideas

I also shared a tribute post dedicated to Reverend Billy Graham, which featured two of my latest junkin’ finds, a vintage Billy Graham book and the first peek of my beautiful antique church pew.

Peace With God by Billy Graham

Now for some beautiful farmhouse inspiration from

last week’s Thursday Favorite Things!

Jamie at So Much Better With Age shared the most amazing before and after of her French Vintage Living Room filled with French country and French farmhouse decor.

Mary at The Boondocks Blog showed us how to give a farmhouse chippy look to a mirror with paint.

Colleen at Life On Kaydoss Creek took us on an amazing virtual spring home tour filled with farmhouse decorating inspiration.

Michelle at The Painted Hinge shared DIY Farmhouse Tray from a repurposed cabinet door.

Joy at Artful Homemaking shared a beautiful chair makeover using fusion mineral paint.

Thank you to everyone who linked up last week. Now it’s time to share your Thursday Favorite Things!

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Christian Living, Junkin' Finds

Peace With God By Billy Graham

February 28, 2018

Amber Lyon Ferguson

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Collecting Vintage Books Spiritual Books Peace With God By Billy Graham

Last week the world lost a great light as Billy Graham went home to be with the Lord. It just so happens that the week before I had purchased my first Billy Graham book at a local consignment shop for only .99.

Upon research I have found that this is one of Reverend Graham’s most popular books. My particular copy is from 1953 and it is still in excellent condition.

Amber

I love making every day beautiful in our 1926 American Foursquare home! I truly enjoy sharing my creative ideas with others and I hope you will be inspired here. I am a music teacher and licensed KY Realtor with a passion for old homes, decorating, collecting antiques, gardening, traveling and holistic living. I enjoying designing cozy spaces with vintage style on a budget, and I love thrifting for unique objects to use in my cottage-style decor and garden. Look for my "Style Tips" in posts on decorating, home improvement, DIY and craft tutorials, gardening, holidays and entertaining. If you are searching for inspiration, just "Follow The Yellow Brick Home!"