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“Gonna’ take a sentimental journey, Gonna’ set my heart at ease. Gonna’ take a sentimental journey, To renew old memories…”   Sen•ti•men•tal    (adjective)  a tender, nostalgic, emotional feeling, often attached to a thing, object, or particular memory, place, or event.   We have all been there.  We have held in our hands a letter or birthday card that was sent to us by someone who is no longer here.  Just the sight and feel of it evokes a memory, a moment of remembering when someone extended thoughtfulness and love toward us.  Let’s ponder for a few minutes the connection between a true...

October...the month of cool evenings, crisp leaves, pumpkin-everything, and harvest celebrations! It is also the month of Halloween. Neighborhood yards, homes, and businesses are transformed into frightfully “festive” scenes of ghoulish gatherings and scary creatures. Events such as haunted houses, fright nights, and costume parties fill the calendar.For Christians, this season of “festive fear” can sometimes feel like a “celebration” of spiritual darkness. The purpose of this post is not to debate Halloween, but rather to consider fear, and how it creeps into our life, and how to dispel fear from a point of faith. Opportunities abound during this season...

Be•YOU•tiful Style At Home Last month we talked about developing your personal wardrobe style, and wasn’t that fun?  This month, we are going to dive into recognizing your own beautiful, personal style in your home. One of our missions at Evilena’s Red Dresser is to help people during times of transition.  Moving into a new living space is certainly a transitional time! You may find yourself in the midst of downsizing, relocating, or repurposing rooms in your home as children grow up and move into their own season of transition.  Perhaps an elderly parent is moving into your home, or...

As we flip our calendar over to November, we are carried into the lovely season of cozy sweaters, stuffed turkeys, tall boots, and Thanksgiving!  

The frosty mornings and crisp Fall evenings usher in a reflective appreciation for all of the good things that we possess in life. Store shelves are lined with home decor proclaiming “Thankful”, “Grateful”, “Blessed”, and social media launches 30 Days of Gratitude challenges.