Lizzie Hexam, Author at Starlight and Saucepans

Tuneful Tuesday: Come the Day by The Seekers

Welcome to the first installment of Tuneful Tuesday! The premise here is quite simple - every other Tuesday I'll post a song that I'd like to share. These songs will usually be on the older end of the spectrum (as…

By Lizzie Hexam November 8, 2022Oldies Music, Vintage-nessNo Comments

Spiritual Life

The “Whys?” of Catholicism: Praying to the Saints

(This was meant to be an All Saints' Day post, but, well...it's not now. Ah well. Such is life.) I know that not everyone likes the Catholic idea of praying to saints. I think sometimes this could simply stem from…

By Lizzie Hexam November 3, 2022Spiritual Life2 Comments

Homemaking

Healthy Comfort Foods: Cheesy Eggplant & Beef Bake Recipe

What ho! If you just want to grab the recipe and run, there it is above. If you have extra time to kill, there are a few more details/tips below. (Before you leave, though, I'd like to thank Cooking Keto…

By Lizzie Hexam October 29, 2022HomemakingNo Comments

Period Dramas

Why You Should Watch the 10th Anniversary Concert of Les Misérables

The Tenth Anniversary Concert (also known as the Dream Cast) of Les Misérables holds a special place in my heart. You know how there's that one book/TV show/etc. where if someone just mentions its name they immediately have your complete…

By Lizzie Hexam October 26, 2022Period Dramas2 Comments

Miscellaneous

Seasonal Poetry: Autumn

To make the experience as autumnal as possible, listen to this as you read. "In Coventry" by James Daly, S.J.

By Lizzie Hexam October 21, 2022MiscellaneousNo Comments

Homemaking Spiritual Life

A Prayer to Beautify Mundane Tasks

Hello, dear people of the Internet! I hope your day is going well. Our microwave decided to half fall apart this morning, so that was exciting in its way (if you want to know what half falling apart means,…

By Lizzie Hexam October 17, 2022Homemaking, Spiritual Life1 Comment

Miscellaneous

Welcome to Starlight & Saucepans!

Good morning...that is to say, what-ho! I'm glad you stopped by. I am a Catholic teenager who enjoys period dramas, oldies music, vintage thingamajigs, homemaking, crafting, playing the violin, reading classics, and writing fiction, so be prepared to see anything…

By Lizzie Hexam October 14, 2022Miscellaneous2 Comments