Simply Vintagegirl Blog

Finding Life.

Emily Rose — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:07:02 +0000

The sun was shining and the day looked promising. A little girl was gladdened to find that the weather had warmed. The earth seemed refreshed to see the sun’s shining face again, in hopes that new life would begin springing from it’s soil. A bright and cheery day it was, and so out the little girl [...]

Passion and Preparation

Emily Rose — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:04:47 +0000

The Lord brought these verses at a most timely moment: “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for He has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to [...]

Delightful Evenings with Victoria Botkin!

Emily Rose — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:35:55 +0000

The dear wife of Geoffrey Botkin, Mrs. Victoria Botkin, has been a sweet encouragement to me and I have loved every moment that I have spent with her. She is a godly woman who spills over with gracious encouragement, a truly edifying woman to be around. Now, you have the opportunity to spend time gleaning from [...]

Noble Rose Press Sale (with free shipping)

Emily Rose — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:18:43 +0000

The Daughters of His Story Paper Dolls are on sale through February 28th! And, included in that sale is free shipping for all orders from the US!

Lead me, O Lord!

Emily Rose — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:35:42 +0000

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.” Psalm 139:23-24

Oh! What Sweetie Pies!

Emily Rose — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:32:40 +0000

They’re small. They’re pies. And they’re oh-so-sweet! Just in time for Valentine’s day, you can make these delicious pastries for your family! All it takes is pie dough, jam, and a little bit of powdered sugar (for extra beauty). Begin by flouring the counter and rolling pin and flatten out the pie dough. Using a cookie cutter, cut [...]

An afternoon of reading with a cup of tea . . .

Emily Rose — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:07:13 +0000

“In the same way that God designed all of creation in its undeniable perfection and beauty, He handcrafted each girl’s situation with exquisite precision. He chose the exact parents, position, and opportunities that would best fulfill His purposes for her life and bring Him glory. . . continue reading.” —Anna Sofia & Elizabeth Botkin at Visionary [...]

Delicious Stuffed French Toast

Emily Rose — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:02:13 +0000

Yes, stuffed French Toast. As if French toast wasn’t good enough—it just got better! This morning my dear mother prepared this delightful dish! We ate it while listening to Mr. Botkin’s Saturday Morning Online Mentoring. Stuffed French Toast 1 loaf French bread, cut into 8 diagonal slices (making very large slices) 1 cup homemade cream cheese (recipe below) 1/2 cup [...]

There’s a little bit of Spring.

Emily Rose — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:51:15 +0000

It is cold and gray outside. The sun can barely show its face. My thoughts are heavy. The recent earthquake has left the nation of Haiti devastated. There are many children who are homeless and are in need of families. They have nothing aside from the clothes on their backs . . . and not all [...]

A world covered with ice.

Emily Rose — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:44:02 +0000

“Out of the south comes the storm, And out of the north the cold. From the breath of God ice is made, And the expanse of the waters is frozen.” Job 37:9-10