Melissa Ringstaff is a homemaker, a wife, a mom, a writer, and the Founding Director of A Virtuous Woman, a ministry for women based on the Scriptures of Proverbs 31. She enjoyes teaching women how to get their homes in order and add peace and joy to their homes. The Vintage Homemaker is from Melissa's heart and very much about who she is at home.
Melissa is the proud mother of five sweet children, a step-mom to 4 wonderful "children" who are all grown up now, and Grandarlin' to 11 (so far) grand children. She is married to the love of her life, Mykal, who is a pastor in their community. Melissa lives in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of Harlan, Kentucky.
In 2003 our family moved to Harlan, KY. My husband's family comes from these mountains. Our youngest daughter, Laura, was born at our home in Harlan. This place has a rich history and many stories to tell. I thought you might enjoy learning more about this amazing place.
Q:Melissa, what a wonderful idea! Do you just put the dish towels in with all your other towels? I think I will get right to it! - Bethany
A: Bethany,
I do wash my crochet dish cloths in the wash with my dish towels. However, due to the nature of the dishcloths, it is important to rinse […]
When we were going through my mother-in-laws new house, I found a box full of vintage handkerchiefs. They are lovely! I also found a sweet little handkerchief triangle shaped box for fitting in the corner of a drawer and thus saving space. It is clear plastic with a ballerina etched in the lid. I fell […]
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Last Monday, we drove to Bluefield, VA, where my husband was born. Bluefield is a beautiful place. It is nicknamed “The Air Conditioned City” and truly feels even wonderful in the summer.
We spent the night in the house my mother-in-law recently purchased so we could do some fixing up for her. (She […]
