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Channeling my inner Annie Sloan

June 2, 2020 By Tamera Alexander

Have you ever painted with chalk paint? If yes, then you're my new BFF. Joe and I recently moved into a house we had built in the modern farmhouse style—waving to you, Joanna Gaines—and now I find myself "hankering" (I love that word, it's so good & Southern) to paint some of our furniture. First, my parent's king bed . . . I love the bed but the brown finish just isn't what I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Carnton Novels, Crafts, Tamera Alexander Carnton

What entices you?

May 19, 2020 By Tamera Alexander

I love books, and I think that's true of everyone here in the Inspired by Life and Fiction community. It's a primary commonality that brings us together. But the reasons behind why we purchase the books we each purchase vary as much as, well, as much as the myriad genres and sub-genres there are available to read! To that end, I'm coming to you today with one simple question. But first, some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading, Social Media Tagged With: Carnton Novels, Colors of Truth, giveaway, new release, Tamera Alexander

WHO do you follow on Instagram?

May 5, 2020 By Tamera Alexander

Are you on Instagram? Do you have favorite follows? I do. People or companies (which are really people, of course) whose posts I look forward to reading. Here are a few of said favs . . . More views from The Dogist. Because, well, we can! Are they not so cute! These images make really good responses via text, too, when you have no words but want to express an emotion. My daughter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Social Media

Author Reading from Colors of Truth

April 21, 2020 By Tamera Alexander

I saw a meme the other day about the challenges of "sheltering in place" that stated, "I'm even missing the people I don't like!" That gave me a chuckle. How are you, friends? How are you doing in this reduced bubble of life? I pray you're well and that our country (and world as a whole) is swiftly approaching a "reopening" and that together we'll face the new normal—whatever that turns … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Carnton, Colors of Truth, Irish, Irish history, Summer Release, Tamera Alexander

Tangible Encouragements

April 7, 2020 By Tamera Alexander

"Take heart, daughter." "Take courage." "Don't be afraid." Jesus spoke these words to lost, searching, and hurting souls when he was here on earth, and he's still speaking them to us today. And aren't we grateful? Especially in these uncertain times. But while these may be uncertain times for us, they're not for him. Because, even now, he stands in the moment when you drew your first breath … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, History, Movies & TV, Reading, Social Media, Technology Tagged With: Bible Study Fellowship, Brad Gray, BSF, Dallas Jenkins, God Steps, Jesus & Women, Kristi McLelland, Tamera Alexander, The Chosen, Walking the Text

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