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.
I discovered this video of Darrell Scott singing one of my favorite songs last night. It is called You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive. Darrell Scott was the one who actually wrote this song from what I understand. Patty Loveless and Brad Paisley have both recorded this song as well. However, after listening to this original […]
… was a beautiful Sabbath day. We had a good church service - my husband preached on hypocrisy and it was an excellent sermon. Really, one of the best I have ever heard him preach. I wish I had recorded it! It was our week to be at our church in Belcher, KY.
After church, there […]
