“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Matthew 5:14
Before we get started with our week in photos, I have a fun announcement to make…
…tomorrow begins a fun giveaway here at Everyday Living and I can hardly wait to share it with you all!
Be sure to come over to our Gardens Galore link party at 8am central time tomorrow morning for your first chance to win!
Now on to Simple + Southern Sunday…
“Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.”
Matthew 5:15
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16
Peonies are popular as a cut flower and are among the most popular garden plants!
Cotton is growing in the heat of summer!
Our girl found her own reading nook!
Blackberry semifreddo is a delicious choice for a summer dessert!!
The fragrance of lavender is heavenly!
As the sun was setting, there was an orangish-pinkish glow over the garden…
…beautiful orange cloud in the sky over our pasture.
A peaceful scene as dusk starts to settle over the river!
“I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
Psalm 122:1
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Life on Lakeshore Drive, Coastal Charm, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, The Charm of Home, Katherines Corner, Vintage Mama’s Cottage, Marilyn’s Treats, Peonies & Orange Blossoms, Eclectic Red Barn, Share Your Cup, 21 Rosemary Lane, The Vintage Nest, The Essence Of Home, Feathering My Empty Nest, Kingsbury Brook Farm, The Red Painted Cottage, Love Of Home, My Soulful Home, Celebrating Everyday Life, Little Farmstead, Starfish Cottage, Rattlebridge Farm, Rustic & Refined, The Freckled Rose, Life and Linda, DIY 180, The Stonybrook House, Celebrate & Decorate, Sweet Sensations
oh that little Ella Mae! How adorable! And those lily pads and the strawberry vanilla hydrangeas in the sunset, what a wonderful way to start a day seeing this beautiful collection of photos, thank you Pam!
Jenna
Thanks, Jenna! Have a wonderful week!
No podría decir cual de las fotos me gusta más…
Los nenúfares impresionantes, las peonías de color rojo son maravillosas…El atardecer del jardín se ve precioso. Y entre todas estas bellezas de la naturaleza está la mayor de ellas: Ella Mae…Dios mío que bonita foto!!
Un domingo alegre y hermoso, gracias amigos
Dolores
I could not tell which of the photos I like best …
The impressive water lilies, the red peonies are wonderful … The garden sunset looks lovely. And among all these beauties of nature is the greatest of them: Ella Mae … My God what a beautiful picture !!
A joyful and beautiful Sunday, thank you friends
Dolores
Querida Dolores, muchas gracias por comentar nuestra dulce Ella Mae. Es mi foto favorita, por supuesto. Le encantan los libros y estoy muy contento. Espero pasar, Amy horas leyendo a ella! ¡Bendiciones y abrazos, amigo mío!
Dearest Dolores, thank you so much for commenting on our sweet Ella Mae. It is by far my favorite picture, of course. She loves books and I am so glad. I hope to spend many hours reading to her! Blessings and hugs, my friend!
Happy Sunday to you, Pam. Love all the photos. My favorite is of the hydrangea with the river and sunset in the background, absolutely gorgeous.
Thanks so much, Sandra!
Ella Mae is adorable under the little table! So cute she made her own little “reading nook”.
The pic looking through the vanilla strawberry hydrangea over the lake with the sunset is stunning. All the pics were enjoyable.
Hasn’t this week passed quickly? Wow, the summer is almost over since school starts so early these days.
Looking forward to your garden party tomorrow.
Bonnie, our DIL starts back to school next Tuesday for teacher orientation! Where did the summer go? Before we turn around, Christmas will be here!
So cute how Ella Mae made a seat out of the lower shelf of that cute table! She shows ingenuity already. Ha! Gorgeous pictures of your garden, the sun and clouds casting to add to the colorful display. I hope you enjoy a restful Sunday and beautiful week! 🙂
Kim, I thought EM’s creativity to sit and look at her books was perfect even if she is wearing a diaper and no pants?
Beautiful pictures, as always! Love the sunset pictures!
Thanks Esther, only God could paint such beauty in the sunrises and sunsets!
Aren’t little ones just the best for being creative!
Yes, they are!
Would you share your recipe for Blackberry Semifreddo? It looks divine! I have never heard or seen it before. I would love to make it for my Small Group this Friday night. Many thanks for inspiring us, daily! So love your sweet pics!
Edith, I am so sorry to disappoint, but I enjoyed that Blackberry semifreddo at our favorite Italian cafe. It has a house-made graham cracker as its crust! It is delicious for sure!
Your photos are gorgeous as always but your little Ella Mae and that cake stole the show!! I would love to see the inside of that cake….yes, recipe please!
Thanks so much, AnnMarie. I enjoyed the semifreddo at our favorite Italian restaurant!
Oh, my, you captured some of God’s amazing handiwork and your granddaughter so precious. Dianne
Thanks so much Dianne! She is a precious blessing!
Your granddaughter is precious sitting there in her own reading nook! I agree lavender is heavenly- a true gift for the senses!
Thanks Liz-she has been such a joy!
Hi, Pam. Thank you for the beautiful photos and the Bible verses. Your post is often a sermon to me.
Thank you, Susan…very encouraging words!
A perfect way to start the day! Thank you for a glimpse into the area that surrounds you. And I love your “reading nook” and its precious visitor! Rosie
Our granddaughter has brought so much joy, she is so much fun! Thank you Rosie!
What beautiful pictures! 🙂
What lovely scenes. You captured these summer moments so well. I had never seen cotton growing, that is fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!
The perfect little reading spot. Smart girl!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
We love her so much as you understand being a grandmother!
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Thank you, Sherry!