Happy Thursday, sweet friends. I hope your new year is off to a good start!
“Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.”
Psalm 33:20-22 ESV
It is always interesting to see what were our most viewed posts. You might wonder…why did Pam include eleven rather than ten? I will explain later in the post. Six of the top eleven are Tablescape Blog Hops, two are Monday Morning Blooms, two are Tea on Tuesdays, and one is most special! We begin the countdown with number eleven and end with the most viewed post of 2023. To view the original posts, click the highlighted links.
No. 11 – A Peter Rabbit Tea Party
This might be the most fun I have ever had creating, photographing, and writing a post. My two granddaughters have loved our reading of Peter Rabbit and his shenanigans. The tea was planned for EM and EK. Younger brother dropped by for a brief visit, he is not into tea parties, but loves anything with wheels and playing in the dirt!
No. 10 – A Grand(s) Halloween Party
Not only did our three grandchildren enjoy the party, their Mama and Daddy also joined the fun!
No. 9 – Gathering With Grateful Hearts
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday in our home. It is a day filled with family, food, and fellowship. The most important part of our celebration is to acknowledge with grateful hearts that all blessings, every good and perfect gift, are provided by our gracious Heavenly Father!
No. 8 – A Romantic Dinner In The Sunshine Cottage
God is continuing to write our love story. We will celebrate our 51st anniversary in February!
No. 7 – An Easter Table By The Woodlands
A cute bunny pair are wearing their Easter finery and are excited to join the grandchildren for an Easter egg hunt!
No. 6 – Welcoming Summer With A Garden Tablescape
My favorite place to set a table is in my garden. Normally we have three seasons that allow for alfresco dining. The table setting was kept simple to allow the garden to be the star!
No. 5 – 50 Golden Years
Of course, this is my favorite post from last year. We had the most memorable Golden Anniversary party hosted by our son and daughter-in-love. Butch sang to me at our wedding and repeated the love song again exactly fifty years later. We are beyond blessed to have reached that milestone on February 23rd (soon to be 51) and are honored so many read the post and wrote sweet wishes!
No. 4 – Repeat The Sounding Joy
Christmas table settings are always a favorite with readers. Lovely linens, Christmas china, Old World Santas lovingly made by Mother, and a fresh centerpiece provide a festive and cheerful table for the family to gather around!
No. 3 – Autumn Is My Favorite Color
Long-time readers know that Autumn is my favorite season and also my favorite color! I have always been drawn to the warm, natural color palette of all things fall!
No. 2 – The Blessing Of Easter
Easter, like other holidays, encompasses a wide variety of things we would consider “blessings”. A truly great blessing at Easter is the springing forth of new life all around us as winter retreats and warmer, longer days arrive. We are most blessed by being able to celebrate the resurrection of Christ, being also the source of new life, yet new life that is eternal. The beauty of spring will again give way to another autumn in a few months, but the significance of His empty tomb will never change!
No. 1 – A Casual Christmas Tea
A Casual Christmas Tea was posted December 20, 2022, obviously late in the year. It was number 9 on the 2022 list. I was pleasantly surprised to discover the post continued to be enjoyed by our readers well into last year, to the extent that it had the most views for 2023! So now you know why I included eleven.
Thanks so much, dear readers, for a wonderful 2023. I count each one of you as a blessing and appreciate the time you take to read and comment!
Linking with: Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Life and Linda
What an interesting happening with your #1 post! It just goes to show that the holidays are so busy, but we readers do enjoy our downtime afterward in catching up. Of course, I love the tabkescapes and teas – all of them – but I so loved bearing virtual witness to your 50th anniversary. I am a little surprised no Simple Southern Sunday made the top 10/11. Please don’t let that discourage you, Butch! I love SSS!
Rita, thank you. You are always so sweet. I have told Butch that all of the ladies love his SSS’s. The views since he took it over 3 or 4 years ago have quadrupled from when I was writing it.
Pam, your posts are all so beautiful. I continue to be amazed at your talent and the hard work it takes to keep your gardens so beautiful. You do such a wonderful job in using your own garden flowers in centerpieces. I too loved your 50th Anniversary celebration. I enjoy every single one of your posts. Your faith is certainly a gift. Looking forward to your posts in 2024. Happy New Year. Dianne Sharpe
Thank you, Dianne. I appreciate your sweet comments. Wishing you and Bob a most wonderful 2024!
I’m glad you included your casual Christmas tea, for that is a favorite of mine, along with the two rabbit posts and of course your wonderful anniversary. That was so special. (I can see why you had such fun with Peter Rabbit!) I so look forward to your 2024 posts!
Thank you, Jeanie. I really enjoy when I share a table or tea that involves the grands!
Pam, anniversary number 50 was my absolute favorite. Doesn’t it seem impossible another year has circled the sun? All the rest were favorites too! In all honesty every picture you and Butch post are a feast for the eye, and your scripture and quote selections are balm for the soul. It is a true ministry and not just postings of pretty photos. Hugs, my friend.
Roxanne, your sweet comments are so encouraging. I am so glad we had the opportunity to meet. Hugs, my friend!
I remember all of the posts but what I love most are your words that brought tears to my eyes. You see you also have a way with words. I don’t have a favorite post as usual I enjoy all of them.
I really have the sweetest readers! Alice you encourage me and as I say so many times, I love the stories you share, my friend!
It’s always fun to look back and see what was popular Pam, and I find I am often surprised! I’ll discover that a recipe I almost didn’t post is very popular! I always love your tablescapes and often see something the second time that I missed the first time~ picking a favorite is impossible, they are all always special. Congrats on 51 coming up!
Thank you, Jenna. It is so easy for me to miss something when I am reading one of your posts, that is why I enjoy throwbacks!
Pam, Everything you post is always so interesting with wonderful pics and lovely narration. I actually have 2 segments that delighted me which was your 50th anniversary party and your marvelous trip! I found the history and architecture along with the gardens fascinating. I also enjoy the ones where you honor your Mom on Mother’s Day and your sweet Daddy on Veterans Day. Those always touch my heart. I always find each post interesting and the Bible verses uplifting. We all do tend to reference back to your tablescape, teas and blooms though when decorating so I can understand why those get the most clicks. On Sunday morning though it’s nice to read Butch’s perspective of his week observing nature, the grands and life in general. Hoping 2024 is a happy, healthy one for your family! Give your Daddy a hug from us! Clara❤️
Clara, your words today are so encouraging. We love sharing with our sweet readers, reading your comments are so encouraging! I appreciate that you never miss a post and always comment. We have a couple more stops to share from our Viking river cruise❤️
Always love your tablescapes. Love all your posts. The pictures are heavenly and beautiful always. Look forward to many new posts for 2023. Hope your new year was great. Time really does fly especially at the holidays. Hugs and Happy New Year. Kris
Kris, you are so sweet and thank you!
I would be hard-pressed to select even a few favorites; there are so many. Of course,
anything including the Grands would land in the winner’s circle, not withstanding
your beloved Mother’s contribution to the settings. Of those shown,I would have to agree that your golden wedding anniversary and the accompanying love-filled photos personified the depth and extent of your devotion to one another and its radiance even after 50 years. Your tablescapes never fail to inspire and set a high standard for beauty and form in hospitality and may they continue to enrich throughout the New Year, much to our delight.
Bless you Pam and Butch.
Mary, as always your way with words leaves me speechless. Thank you so much ❤️
Your 50th anniversary post was so special Pam…You and Butch celebrating with God at the head…I always think of the analogy of an umbrella…with God being the umbrella, followed by the husband, then the wife and children, all under His care. With this formula, a marriage will endure as yours has so beautifully. All your tablescapes are beautiful because the two of you are a team and work beautifully together. Love In Christ.
Kari, you are so sweet. God is good and we are so thankful for His grace and mercy!
Great analogy, Kari….
They’re all so pretty and i’m glad you have computer records to identify the top posts. I would have guessed, “this one,” “no, that one,” “no it has to be this one!” Love them all.
Thank you so kindly, Leslie Anne!
Each and every one of these posts are beautiful Pam, but of course my favorite is of your 50th wedding anniversary. It was such a touching post for such a remarkable achievement = may you enjoy many more! The tables for the grands are always so much fun and I remember that warty pumpkin and how much I loved it at the time and still love it now lol. Love the tartan table too oh, and the bunny ones as well. Lots of beauty and inspiration here. Wishing you and Butch and very happy and healthy 2024!
Thank you so much, Kim! Your sweet comments are so appreciated, my friend!
Please tell us what song Butch sang to you? That is so sweet. You know how blessed you are. Thank you for sharing your beautiful life and how through your words, photos, stories and scripture, you continue to inspire us all to appreciate and create beauty around us.
Thanks so much Ruthie. The song was Twelfth Of Never. Butch has a beautiful voice. We love sharing with our readers!
Such a wonderful recap of your top posts Pam! I’m not surprised at your number 1 post, it kept popping up in my Pinterest feed. 😊 I look forward to sharing flowers and tea with you in the coming year! Prayers for your sweet dad, along with you and your brother. 🙏❤️
Thanks so much, Mary and especially for your prayers❤️🙏🏻
Personally, I’m inspired by many of your delightful posts, and I could not even begin to choose a favorite! I’m looking forward to your 2024 posts that I’m sure will be filled with so much loveliness!
Happy New Year!
Mary, your sweet comments are always encouraging!
A very blessed 2024 to you & your family Pam!
I remember all those posts above, it was so lovely to see you & Butch again in your 50th wedding anniversary photos.
Goodness doesn’t time go quickly!
blessings sweet friend, Jennifer
Thank you sweet friend. I can’t believe we will soon be celebrating 51 years!
That is wonderful that your number one post …was number one for two years! I have enjoyed each and every one but the 50th Wedding Annjversary touches my heart.
I am looking forward to 2024 with you dear friend.
Thanks so much, Nancy! I always love your Tuesday posts dear one
I recognized many of the photos, and relished again the colors, figures, fabrics, and textures of each one. SUCH delights for the eyes! / Happy 50th Anniversary, Pam and Butch, albeit very late!
Nancy, thanks so much. I know you have enjoyed your out of town guests.
Breathtaking posts! Just wonderful! Happy New Year my dear friend.
Thank you, sweet friend!
It was lovely to look back over the year at your most popular posts! To me, each one of your posts are special and a favorite! I love your blog. It is one of my very favorite places to come when I spend time on the internet. I hope your new year is off to a great start and that you are blessed with better health this year.