Everyday Living

A Garden In The Smoky Mountains

~ Flowers, Gardening, Travel

Happy Tuesday. I can’t believe how fast summer is passing. One week from today is the first day of September! I am definitely ready for cooler weather.

“Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.”
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭32‬:‭17‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

Our first morning at the Swag was cloudy and pleasantly cool. It had rained the evening before and the cloudy skies had lingered. As soon as we had eaten our delicious breakfast, we walked to the garden (thinking we could walk off a few calories). This was the first scene that met our eyes! A lush and vibrant garden with many shades of green.READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 614

~ Nature, Outdoors, Simple + Southern Sunday, Travel

“For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭62‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭ESV‬‬

An August sunrise back at home this week offered quite an amazing display of fiery color. We miss the cooler mountain temps, but it is always good to return to “home sweet home”. I feel certain that routine becomes a longing for those who for some reason can no longer go about their daily life as normal. I’ve been there! Simple and normal are blessings, even when adopting a “new normal” becomes necessary. My running for example has changed to mostly brisk walking, and I’m slowly getting ok with that!READ MORE

August In Our Garden Requires Iced Tea

~ Alfresco, Food & Entertaining, Tablescapes, Tea On Tuesdays, Teatimes

“Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭11‬:‭33‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

Hello sweet friends. How is the month of August treating you? Like me, are you anticipating cooler days and glimpses of autumn?

Be sure to read to the end for the winner of my tea giveaway.

There is nothing quite as refreshing as a glass of iced tea on a hot 95 degree August afternoon!READ MORE