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.
sick. I mean, The last few days have been just awful. I haven’t been this sick in over a year. Only this time my throat hurts so bad I can’t even eat! I have been on a liquid diet for days now. The upside of this is that I have lost like 5 pounds. Think […]
This has been a very busy day. To top it off I have finally caught my husband’s awful sore throat. It’s times like these when I ESPECIALLY love my menu plan, so I don’t have to think too much. Feel free to download it and use the ideas for your own menu plan!
I found this adorable Lunch Tote over at Molly Chicken this morning and thought it wouldn’t be too hard to duplicate. Maybe I will have time this afternoon to draw up a pattern. If so, I will try to share it. I don’t have a lot of time today, but hopefully. I think my daughters […]
Yesterday was yet another busy, busy day. I am painting murals on the walls at both of our churches. Yesterday I was working on the Sabbath School room of our church in Middlesboro, KY. I am nearly done with the sky/grass part. I am anxious to get started next week on the actual mural of […]
