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Pam-perings: The August Edition

August 20, 2015~ Pamperings

“Keep my commandments and live; keep my teaching as the apple of your eye; bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭7:2-3‬ ‭

There are so many interesting things you can learn in the blogging world.  I have discovered delicious recipes to try, creative DIY tutorials to attempt, unique places to travel, and interesting books to stick my nose in! And these are things I might not have known about otherwise!  I wanted to join in on the fun, and share with you all some of my favorites!  I am starting a new series today called Pam-perings! I will be sharing with you some of my favorite spaces, places, products, etc!  And please, join in and comment…I want to know what you’re into!
Is there a place in your home that is YOURS?  By that I mean: do you have a favorite chair or a special place that is your “go-to”?  Our kitchen has two very comfortable chairs that Butch and I call a refuge and respite from all the noise of life.  You will find me here every morning before the sun rises with a cup of Italian roast coffee, my ESV study Bible, and a devotional book. Early morning is my favorite time of day…the house is quiet and the stillness is a perfect time to commune with the Lord, which is the most important thing I do!  “My spot” is also where I do my blog work!  So this chair is revisited many, many times during the day!Yum, yum, yum!  I discovered this excellent granola a few weeks ago.  I purchased two bags at my local TJ Maxx Store and have gone back to replenish!  So far, I have tried a Taste of Seattle, a Taste of California, a Taste of Maine, and a Taste of Maui, with Maui being my fav!  It makes a great snack and I sprinkle a little on Greek yogurt and my morning muesli! Of course, homemade granola is the best, but this is a great alternative.  Shhh…let’s keep this one a secret, I don’t want there to be a shortage of Naked Granola! A few years ago, I suddenly developed bad allergies after being allergy free all my life.  I always enjoyed perfumes and colognes, but now most of the ones that I had worn give me terrible headaches and nausea.  The one brand that works for me is Jo Malone.  The scent is subtle and does not enter a room before you do! The fragrances are divided into 7 groups: floral, citrus, fruity, spicy, light floral, woody, and cologne intense.  You can tailor your scent by fragrance combining to create your personal signature!  I am currently combining Blackberry and Bay (fruity) with Wood Sage and Sea Salt (woody) for my signature fragrance! She Reads Truth is an online group of women committed to reading God’s Word together daily! They just launched a new study plan on the book of Daniel and I am enjoying the deep study that they offer! You can sign up for emails here or get the free app for iPhone or Android.  They just launched a new website, He Reads Truth, and Butch and I plan on doing the Daniel reading plan together and discussing the truths we learn!  These are great online tools available for growth in our everyday living!      What a delight these “little books” have been!  I received them as a gift from Katy and I just love each one!  Let me explain what they are, in case you don’t know. They are called Chat Books, and you can download the app and then connect to your Instagram.  Each book holds 60 photos, along with the captions, dates, and even hashtags! As you’ve posted enough photos to your Instagram to fill a book, it ships directly to you!  It’s the little gift that keeps on giving!You get to pick the cover for each one of your books!  Such a great gift idea!

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  1. Sylvia Benevides says

    August 20, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I love you so….. much! Thank you and Butch for sharing yourselves with us, you inspire me.

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    • Pam Richardson says

      August 20, 2015 at 6:17 PM

      Sylvia, I thank God that our paths crossed. Your encouragement is a beautiful blessing! Love you my friend!

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  2. Kim says

    August 20, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Awesome faves, Pam! I’ll be checking out that granola next trip to TJM. Like you, I have my morning chair spot and a group to read through the Bible and study with. God is so good to us! He loves us all, which is amazing since some of us are a little more stubborn than others. :-/ Have a wonderful Thursday!

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    • Pam Richardson says

      August 20, 2015 at 6:23 PM

      Kim, I stand amazed that God would love me! He is so good! Thank you sweet friend!
      Blessings always,
      Pam

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  3. Joann Barnett says

    August 20, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    You do have a nice, comfy spot for your quite time, I can see why you’d love it.. I often wonder about some of the treat products at TJM, since you like the granola I’ll have to try it next time in I’ll let you know my fav. And I LOVE the books from Kati, such a great idea and so sweet of her. Tell her I said “hello” and congrats on her new home! So exciting! !

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    • Pam Richardson says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:14 PM

      Thank you sweet friend! Let me know if you try the granola and I will tell Katy!

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  4. Lynn says

    August 20, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    Wonderful Post! I also love “My Spot”! It is a red chair also! I will have to the perfume. I also have allergies recently developed. Thanks for sharing this post! Lynn

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    • Pam Richardson says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:16 PM

      Lynn, thank you for taking time to comment! Sorry to hear you have developed allergies, certainly not fun! Blessings,
      Pam

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  5. shirley@housepitalitydesigns says

    August 21, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    I love your “reading spot” so beautiful…what a great idea to share your favorite things!

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    • Pam Richardson says

      August 22, 2015 at 8:32 AM

      Thanks Shirley! Have a lovely weekend!

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  6. lelaburris says

    August 22, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Hi Pam! Love this new series. That granola looks great and I’m heading to TJ Maxx tomorrow to see if they have any. And those Chat Books are such a great idea! Gives me a reason to stay on top of my Instagram postings. Thanks for sharing at Inspiration Thursday!

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    • Pam Richardson says

      August 23, 2015 at 5:34 AM

      Lela, thank you so much for your gracious comments! Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  7. Sherry says

    August 27, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Thanks for sharing about the Jo Molone fragrance. I also have a lot of allergies. Thanks for joining HSH!

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    • Pam Richardson says

      August 27, 2015 at 4:27 PM

      Sherry, I am glad you stopped by! I hope you try out Jo Malone. Thanks for hosting HSH! Blessings, Pam

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  8. Maria @ Island Living Midwest says

    September 15, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    I am just so glad I found your blog because I loved this post. I am a HUGE fan of Jo Malone. I think the fragrances are so beautiful and subtle. I am also a She Reads Truth student. Isn’t it amazing how this ministry has grown to what it is today? Look forward to reading more.

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    • Pam Richardson says

      September 18, 2015 at 12:19 AM

      Maria, thanks so much for your gracious comments and I am so glad you found me and I read that you are a Tide fan! Roll Tide Roll! But how did you become a Bama fan?

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Wishing everyone a lovely Valentine’s Day ❤️

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I love the traditional colors of red and pink! Frilly carnations fill a vintage Staffordshire, ‘Charlotte’ pitcher which rests on an antique Limoges plate with a velvet gold-crowned heart. The plate stack consists of a Royal Stafford ‘Asiatic pheasant’ dinner plate, American Atelier ‘Baroque’ luncheon/salad plate, Johnson Brothers, ‘Winchester’ salad plate, and a vintage pierced Bavarian rose plate! I am a huge fan of mixing colors, patterns, and textures for a collected look. 

I have joined 17 table stylists for a Valentine’s Day Blog Hop. Click the LINK in my bio to see all of the Valentine inspiration!

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Happy Thursday! Mid January with cold weather and Happy Thursday! Mid January with cold weather and I am thinking about my spring and summer garden! I have ordered seeds that are to arrive tomorrow…zinnias, sunflowers, and giant marigolds! On today’s blog post (LINK IN BIO) I am sharing my photo journal from 2024’s garden! Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and join me.

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My precious family enjoying a rare snowfall in Ala My precious family enjoying a rare snowfall in Alabama!
Rare scenes in our Northeast Alabama Foothills! # Rare scenes in our Northeast Alabama Foothills!

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