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With love,

Thankful for this opportunity to share pieces of my story with you. A Breath of Grace, Embracing the Spiritual Gift of Hospitality coming out in November!! #GracingUP #ABreathofGrace #WendellPierce #PastorDeniseWilson #Thankful

Love you all,

A Breath of Grace, Embracing the Spiritual Gift of Hospitality - Pre-order Amazon.com

I'm excited to launch my new book, A Breath of Grace, Embracing the Spiritual Gift of Hospitality.  It has been eight long years since my first book and at times I didn't know if this was going to come to fruition.  Through the grace of God it did and I'm so excited.  What I have realized that in these eight years, God was giving me my story and it didn't come one second too soon, it is right on time and I give him all the Glory and Praise!

The book is currently on Amazon.com and you can pre-order your copy.  Keep a look out for upcoming book signings!  Thank you for your support!  

Love you all,

Top Fall Tablescape Inspirations from Celebrations from the Soul

Fall is absolutely my favorite season.  It comes with the excitement of a new year of school, Sunday football games gathered with family and friends, the changing of the leaves, and the crisp air that nips at you but softens with the gleam of the sun.  It’s a new season full of hope and harvest.  There is something about this time that gets my creative juices flowing. 

One of my favorite things to do is to create beautiful tablescapes and finding all of the details to tell a story.  Whether it is nature, flowers, tableware accents, scriptures, personal stories, etc. I can be inspired.

I have found some beautiful examples that will hopefully inspire you this season.  As you prepare your home, remember to do it all with love and your guests will be blessed.  I am thankful for each and every one of you and I pray that you will be blessed by the beauty of the season.  

Inspiration #1

This is a pretty place card made with asparagus, fall leaf and burlap.  I love the rustic look and it embodies the essence of the fall season. www.CelebrationsfromtheSoul.com

Inspiration #2

This cute knick knack is a great creative way to serve specialty items when hosting.  I love the beautiful dark olive green, it's the perfect backdrop for the olives.  It just shouts ~ It's the Fall Season and let's Celebrate! They come in a set of four.  www.rosannainc.com


Inspiration #3

You must include hot apple cider when hosting for this beautiful season.  It also happens to be my favorite hot drink that warms me from the inside out.  www.CelebrationsfromtheSoul.com, www.Edgeflowers.com

Inspiration #4

I love the jewel tones of these glasses.  It's the perfect compliment to a Fall tablescape.  www.blisshomeanddesign.com

Inspiration #5

Last but not least, this season is all about being thankful.  This pillow is a perfect staple to display in your home.  Nextdoortoheaven on etsy.com

I am so thankful for this time of year. Happy Fall!  

Much love,

We are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10

God's Handiwork

Years ago, I started praying to God to be used to glorify him.  I knew what my gifts and talents were but I wasn't sure how I could glorify Him in my works.  After much prayer, meditation and reflection He blessed me with the Spiritual Gift of Hospitality and it has given me so much purpose in my life.   It is truly a wonderful feeling to know what God has put you on this earth to do.  I try to get up everyday, hopeful and fully aligned with God and do the best that I can do with the assignments that he gives me.  Some days, I do not move with him, but my heart starts tugging at me and I quickly know to make the shift to get back on target.  This way of living brings me so much peace.   As we go into the new season of Fall (my favorite time of year),  I am excited and thrilled beyond belief of the work that God has before me.  I hope and pray that you reflect on what your gifts and talents are and start sharing them with the world.  Peace and blessings to you!    

In Memory of Mary Basil "Aunt Mutt"

This post is in memory of my lovely Great-Aunt Mary Basil who we all affectionately called "Aunt Mutt". Her life and legacy was a true testament to this beautiful scripture As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10  She transitioned at the ripe age of "94" and each day she used her gift of sharing God's grace and love that was a true blessing to all that she encountered. Aunt Mutt was the epitome of a hospitable disciple and will always be a shining example for my life.

With love,

Back to School - Fall 2014!

Back to School Party Ideas

Summer vacation is winding down fast and before we know it our children will be off to school.  I don’t know about you, but this summer went by really fast.  My two children both will be juniors this fall (one in college and one in high school).  It is bittersweet because I know that in a couple of years, we are going to be empty nesters and quite frankly the feeling is kind of scary, my babies will be grown up and will fly out of this nest that we have created for them.  However, at the same time it is exciting because of what God has for them so I am filled with hope.

I often think of when we moved to New Orleans when my daughter was in Pre-K and my son was in the third grade.  They both attended Metairie Park Country Day School.  The first day of school was exciting and scary for all of us because we were new to the school and city and did not know anyone.  I remember when we walked into the school, my dear friend Karen Cooper greeted us with excitement and invited us to go to lunch with her family.  What a way to start the school year, because after that we met many new friends, Andrea Fagan, Toni Orrill and Heather Rittenburg who all opened their hearts and homes to our family.   All of these families have become our lifetime friends.  That was the beginning of the love and hospitality we received upon our arrival to the great city of New Orleans.

Over the years, I started hosting “Back to School Parties” along with the other mothers at our school.  This often alleviated the first day anxiety of having to reconnect with old and new friends.  It was always a blessing to see their excitement while coming together as a community.  I have found great examples to give you ideas on how to throw together a “Back to School Party” for your children.  Remember to invite new members of your community, it will mean the world to them.

I pray that your children will have a blessed year, filled with love, adventure, new friends and wonderful teachers that will inspire them.  I pray for a hedge of protection over them and that they will have a year full of God’s love and light, In Jesus’ name. Amen!

Blessings,