Everyday Living

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

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 613

~ Flowers, Nature, Outdoors, Simple + Southern Sunday, Travel

“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬

A morning to remember as the sun rose over the Appalachian’s while we sat on our balcony at about 5,000 feet. We were blessed with quite a few eye and thought captivating visuals last week while spending several restful and enjoyable days in the North Carolina mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Today I hope to show some things seen in the skies, on the trails, and at The Swag!READ MORE