I have received some of the season's first gifts already from my sweet friend Dessi. Dessi and I have rather mirror-image experiences.  She moved from a village in Europe (Bulgaria) to homestead and homeschool in the States.  I moved from a stateside homestead to a European village.  We share a love for all things old school and old world.  When she shared with me she had been writing stories of lesser known saints I was so very excited.  When I held the most recent story in my hands I was even more excited to see another familiar name on the cover, Kimberlee's daughter Lydia Grace.

These picture books are such a lovely way for us to begin a quiet season, reading and learning together.  They are genuine, written by a mother's hand.  Dessi's voice rings out through the pages and I imagine her by her own hearth with her children gathered around listening to her stories.  

And Lydia Grace?   This is a brilliant pairing.   Could there be a more creative family than this?  Such pure, sweet talent.  I have enjoyed seeing Kimberlee's family create peace and beauty over the years. I expect we will see great things from this little girl.

I hope you are busy reading and crafting wherever you are.   May I suggest:

St Felix and the Spider

The Saint and His Bees