| Some people turn over a new leaf at the start of the new year. I turn over the place mats. I have a friend named Jessica Bonzen who is a quilter. She sells her beautiful handiwork at some of the same craft shows where I sell my books. |  Sorry for the fuzzy image. |
A few years ago I commissioned her to make some place mats just for me. Jessica created sets of four, specially shaped to fit the round table in the corner of my living room closest to the big picture window. When my husband and I sit there, it's like sitting on the edge of the world, looking out over God's glory.
One of the sets Jessica made me features red and white poinsettias. I wish the picture was clearer so that you could see how beautiful it is, but my camera and I seem to not be on speaking terms this new year.
 | Besides the beautiful fabrics and quality workmanship Jessica puts into her products, one of the features I love the most is that her place mats are double-sided. Turn them over, and discover a new design! My Christmas place mats reverse into a wintry snow scene with cardinals and white aspen trees. |
| I'm ringing in the new year by turning over my place mats. Good bye, Christmas. You were wonderful, but it's time for a new year. However you plan to commemorate the beginning of 2018, I wish you health and happiness. |  |
