“I perceived that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it. God has done it, so that people fear before him.”
Ecclesiastes 3:14
Hello sweet friends! I hope everyone is staying warm and cozy as the arctic blast makes its way through! This cold weather has been a good excuse to catch up on some reading and much needed relaxing after the holidays. For me, the New Year always feels so refreshing and I love to reflect on what the previous year held. As I have been looking over my most viewed blog posts from 2017, it’s obvious that you, my sweet readers, share a love for the same things as me…travel, decorating, and gardening! I know some of you are thinking “why are there no tablescapes in Everyday Living’s most viewed posts?” I am glad you asked! This year, I divided my Top Ten most viewed into two different posts, and the tablescapes have a post of their very own! I love to share my Everyday Living with you all, and today you are allowing me to do just that…from walking around a Historic Southern town, to Christmas, to gardening!
It was easy to see why the readers of Southern Living had voted Madison as one of the top ten South’s Best Small Towns! It was a perfect unexpected stop!
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I was surprised that so many of you grabbed your umbrella to take a walk in my garden!
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It just so happened that Pantone’s color of the year for 2017 was greenery, the shades of my powder room!
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Who doesn’t love a Christmas tour? Thank you for showing up sweet friends!
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This was my number one viewed post and I could not be happier! I have discovered over the past three years a new hobby…GARDENING!
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I even stepped out on a limb and started a new link-up party…Gardens Galore! It was so much fun to see all of your beautiful outdoor spaces, flowers, and gardens! I am anxious for spring and summer to get here so that we can party in the garden again!
Thank you so much for your visits and your sweet comments, they are so encouraging and truly make my day!
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, The Dedicated House, Jodie Fitz
ARIGATOU(Thank you so much!!)
I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday and a prosperous new year!
On Japanese New Year ‘s customs;
Adults put money in a special envelope and give it to children.
This is called “otoshidama” and many children look forward to it very much!
Ryoma.
Thank you for sharing this interesting tradition, Ryoma!
Blogging is a great way to chronicle a year 🙂 I enjoyed getting to know you a little this year, Pam, and following your adventures.
Amalia
xo
Thank you sweet Amalia!
As I sit with my morning coffee looking out at the snow that fell in Raleigh last night, I long for the spring! Your lovely photo of your garden takes me there. All of the photos are beautiful, Pam. As you of course know, I have had the privilege to see your spaces in person for almost 43 years, and I always marvel at the beauty you create. It was such a joy to be with you and the family last week. Thank you again for your gracious hospitality.
Patti, your thoughts are so sweet on this cold and windy day. We loved having you and Mike last week…it was the icing to our Christmas celebration! Much love~
I’m happy your garden was #1 too, Pam! I’m so looking forward to spring.
Thanks Rita! Spring sounds wonderful on this cold and windy day!
I am not at all surprised your fabulous garden was #1. It is so gorgeous and I do love the many treasures it holds. Your powder room is over the top lovely – do love the green.
So happy to have met you and I look forward to another year of your beautiful blog. You bring so much to so many!
It was wonderful to meet and get to know you virtually in 2017! You are such a sweet blogging friend and an inspiration!
Wonderful pictures!It is a pleasure visiting your adorable blog and your fabulous garden!
Thank you for your faithful visits Maristella! Hugs ~
I will enjoy going back and seeing these all again. Happy new year, Pam! I am in organizing mode now:) It is snowing like crazy here in SE Pa.!
Wonderful Pam! It’s so much fun to look back! Of course your garden was #1! Gardens seem like a long way away now while the world is frozen! Hurry Spring!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna!
Dear sweet friend, I wish you a very happy New Year with blessings galore. Loved looking over your top 10. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you sweet Cindy!
We love your posts and look forward to your posts of 2018. ?
Fun to review your top posts. Your garden has me yearning for spring.
It’s been freezing here all week. In the 20’s is so unusual! It has been nice to sit by the fire though, drinking warm drinks.
I’ve decided I have too many decorations as it has taken me a week to put everything up!
Maybe it will warm up soon.
Good morning Bonnie. It is 12 degrees here and I haven’t wanted to do anything but read, drink coffee and hot tea! It took me 4 days to take down and put away Christmas. Stay warm!
They were indeed beautiful posts and I did love seeing your gorgeous powder room and gardens…and love seeing your travel photos too! Looking forward to all of your beautiful posts in 2018!!! Happy New Year to you and Butch!!
Thank you so much Shirley!
I do love your garden Pam. I enjoyed this trip back to 2017. Your powder room is unbelievably beautiful. It inspired me to work on my guest bathroom so I have a project for this year. Thank you for inspiring us in so many ways. I am thankful for your blogging friendship.
Stay safe and warm❤️
Thank you so much, Dianne! Stay warm~
Great round up Pam. I not only appreciate your subject material on your blog but also your photos are always stunning. I can always count on you for some delicious eye candy. I look forward to more of your lovely posts in 2018.
You are so sweet, Katie!
And those of us who follow along so enjoy the journey.
Thank you Linda!
All these posts are beautiful. Love them all.
Thank you Leanna
Loved seeing this recap, Pam. Your powder room is beautiful ( I love green) and your garden–oh, my! I love all the seasons but, come February, I find myself pulling out garden catalogs and going through hundreds of saved garden pictures, including yours. Thanks for sharing again.
Bobbi, I am right there with looking ahead to gardening catalogs and saved pictures!
Pam, your garden should be on the pages of Better Homes & Gardens, just beautiful!
How sweet Chloe!
So many beautiful posts Pam! Loving those hydrangeas. Thanks for sharing at TFT! Pinning!
Thank you Amber!
Pam, I always love a walk in your garden. All of your top 5 were great!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann!