Swiss Days – A Utah Legacy
/For many years it’s been a yearly tradition to go to Swiss Days. Midway Swiss Days began in 1947 as a local “Harvest Days” celebration, evolving to honor the town’s Swiss and German immigrant heritage…
Read MoreFor many years it’s been a yearly tradition to go to Swiss Days. Midway Swiss Days began in 1947 as a local “Harvest Days” celebration, evolving to honor the town’s Swiss and German immigrant heritage…
Read MoreFrom the time I was little, I have loved to read! As a child I had severe asthma and was sick a lot. Reading became my refuge and took my mind off not being able to go outside and play. I read every book I could get my hands on…
Read MoreI’ve been looking for a mini beverage fridge for a few years now. Ron and I wanted one that held a lot of cans of our favorite caffeinated beverages. I know, we need to drink healthier, but sometimes there’s nothing like an ice-cold Diet Coke, or Dr. Pepper Zero…
Read MoreAfter our kids moved out and took their beds with them, our guest bedroom has not had a proper bed for many years. The past couple of years I’ve been trying to complete the furnishings in our home as we are now going into our 18th year here…
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce our “Galentine’s Giveaway” this week! The winner was chosen randomly, Congratulations Kirsten Stanger! Thank you for following and supporting us through the past few years… If you’re still looking for the perfect Valentine for anyone on your list, here are a couple ideas…
Read MoreYears ago while studying the meaning of color in regard to a historical clothing class I was taking in college, I came across some information that thrilled my heart! It said, “Green is the true color of love.” As a life-long lover of Green, this piqued my interest…
Read MoreIt’s December 24th, and I’m still wondering where the year has gone?!!! Is it just me, or does it feel like the clock is spinning faster and faster by the day? I had so many wonderful things…
Read MoreI saw this adorable Jesus doll and storybook on Instagram a couple months ago. He reminds me of the Jesus on “The Chosen” – and we’ve all grown to love that representation of Him…
Read MoreHave you ever noticed how the things we smell have an effect on our emotions? Imagine cutting a lemon in half. Is your mouth watering right now? Can you smell the clean fresh citrusy scent in your mind…
Read MoreI love supporting local small businesses. It’s getting harder and harder for small businesses to keep the doors open with the cost of supplies, overhead, staffing issues, and so many people purchasing most things online these days...
Read MoreDid you know Candle in the Window has a quote section on our website? I’m a collector of quotes, I have journals of them, pictures of them on my phone, and post-it notes with them...
Read MoreIt’s been way too long since our last giveaway, and this one is sure to delight! In celebration of Leslie in London, and the Judith Blacklock Flower School, this giveaway will bring LIGHT, Joy, and Beauty into your life and the lives of all those who know you...
Read MoreI have many addictions, but one of my favorite ones is collecting fun and unusual bags. I ran across these vintage, kitschy, “Sun Jellies” plastic, basket-type bags a few years ago and immediately fell in love! I ordered a few from the U.K. as gifts…
Read MoreAfter a warm spring teaser in the low 70’s last week, Utah has plunged back into winter with May coming in like a lion! Today I sat at my granddaughter’s tennis match wrapped in two blankets wearing my warmest “Canada Goose”…
Read MoreIt’s no secret how much I love my caffeinated icy cold beverages. You can tell my stress level by the quantity I refill my 40 oz. Stanley with each day. You may say I am a connoisseur of these cola beverages…
Read MoreRon and I are extremely particular about what we watch on TV or at the movies. We are always on the lookout for uplifting and wholesome things to watch. There’s nothing like a good movie to bring LIGHT into your evenings…
Read MoreOnce a month in our church we have what is called “Fast and Testimony Meeting”. Usually this is on the first Sunday of the month. The purpose of Fast and Testimony Meeting is to partake of the sacrament and strengthen one another by bearing testimony of Jesus Christ…
Read MoreIt’s been a long winter!!! Do you agree? About this time of year, I begin to get antsy for the sun to shine and fill my soul with LIGHT!!! When I feel this way, a quick fix is a drive to one of my favorite plant nurseries in Salt Lake…
Read MoreFebruary is the month of Love. Many refer to Valentine’s Day as a “greeting card holiday”. Other’s think it’s only for lovers, and it can be a sad and lonely time if they are single. For some that may be true; however, isn’t it a beautiful…
Read MoreI live in Utah. And I love it here! We enjoy “The Best Snow On Earth” here in northern Utah. Due to the salt…
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