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2024’s Top Ten

January 9, 2025~ Alfresco, Appalachian Foothills, Christmas, Everyday Living, Flowers, Food & Entertaining, Gardening, Outdoors, Simple + Southern Sunday, Tablescapes, Valentines Day

Happy Thursday, sweet friends. I know most of you are experiencing icy cold weather! Our weather forecasters are saying that beginning early Friday morning we could have between 2-3 inches of snow and then possibly freezing rain. (The forecast changes every few hours!) Living in the South, everyone panics when the white stuff is mentioned. All the bread and milk will disappear off the shelves immediately. I have never understood what it is about bread and milk? I need more than these items if I am going to be snowed in! While difficult weather is often only an inconvenience, we all know sometimes there can be dangerous and devastating events in nature. We pray for the many in California who are currently being impacted by raging wildfires, a very tragic and serious situation! 

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.””
‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

Let’s take a look back to 2024’s ten most viewed posts.

To view the original posts, click the highlighted links!

Number 1 ~ Celebrating Spring’s Arrival & Easter’s Blessings

With a backdrop of RM’s bright green carpet of rye grass and the budding of our Snowball Viburnum, the passing of winter promises new life bursting out in our Appalachian Foothills!

Easter blessings surround the celebration of the resurrection of Christ, new life that is eternal!

Number 2 ~ The Splendors of Autumn

Oh the splendors of autumn…it is my favorite season and it awakens all my senses!

A beloved French tapestry with sweet memories is the backdrop for an autumn table in the garden!

Number 3 ~ A Pink and White Tea Table

A pink and white tablesetting speaks of springtime! I planned this girls’ tea table for my granddaughters!

Our picnic table nestled next to the woodlands was complimented by the trees which had all leafed out in their pretty shades of spring green!

Number 4 ~ Valentine’s Day – a Celebration of Love

Valentine’s Day is such a sweet treat tucked into the middle of winter.

I have saved years of Valentine cards we have given each other. We enjoy re-reading them on the special day!

Number  5 ~ Peonies & Other Garden Happenings

I was thrilled that a garden post made the top ten!

Peonies are a much loved flower and their season is short lived. Is there anyone who doesn’t love peonies? If so, I haven’t met them.

Number 6 ~ Say Hello to Summer With A Garden Tablescape

A love of mixing patterns was definitely front and center on this garden table!

To welcome summer, Tracy Porter ‘Artesian Road’ peacock bowl, dinner and salad plates mix well with a vintage April Cornell tablecloth!

Number 7 ~ Lessons From My Mother

I am most thankful that you, my sweet readers, seem to enjoy the stories of my beloved Mother!

Mother made this beautiful ceramic piece in 1980 and this was the first time I had shared it! I keep it in an enclosed cabinet along with other keepsakes and books.

Number 8 ~ Warming Hearts With a Winter Tea

I take joy in seeing the beautiful dancing light and shadows across the table during the winter months, perfect to enjoy a cup of tea!

This gorgeous embroidered table square was purchased at The Great Hall Market in Budapest. The underside is as pretty as the top! Can you believe I limited myself to one purchase at this famous market?!

Number 9 ~ It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

There are many Christmas songs that I play on repeat each year. One that I love is Andy Williams singing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”.

“It’s the hap-happiest season of all” as birthdays and holiday meals center around our dining room table. I am always looking for new ways to use what I have collected through all our years of marriage. A pair of angels made their first visit to the table after moving all around the house for more than twenty years.

Number 10 ~ Simple + Southern Sunday No. 502

Butch (aka Renaissance Man) took over writing Simple Southern Sunday a few years ago. He is a rugged outdoorsman who loves being outside with nature and enjoying all of God’s beautiful creation. So many of you follow each Sunday as he takes you to places that are often difficult to even find. Many hikes are along wildlife preserve trails. How many of you had ever seen a button bush? I certainly had never seen one, but their blooms are beautiful and unique!

Butch is the primary photographer of the Sunday post, but occasionally I share a photo I want him to use…like this garden image. If you haven’t ventured on one of his hikes, I encourage you to give it a try. You can sit comfortably at home and not deal with weather, and no worries about insect bites ! That’s a win-win!

Thank you to our readers for all of your visits and gracious comments. We are very grateful that you are a part of our Everyday Living!
Linking with: Pieced Pastimes,  Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Life and Linda

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  1. Rita C at Panoply says

    January 9, 2025 at 6:23 AM

    I loved reviewing your top 10, Pam! Seeing the spring and fall tables in that order follows my love of the seasons’ order too. Then I found myself dive deeper into the garden post (loved). beautiful tables, beautiful garden shots, and I was personally happy to see a Simple Southern Sunday make the top 10. I follow Butch’s posts enthusiastically!
    Great recap, and hopefully a great year to come. The fires of CA, the devastation still in western NC – both make a little ice and snow seem insignificant, don’t they?

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM

      Thank you, Rita. We appreciate all of your visits and encouraging comments. Fires and flooding have brought unbelievable devastation in a short time. Praying for all!

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  2. Alice Genzlinger says

    January 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM

    I don’t have a favorite but I must say the beautiful green grass in number one is a sign of my favorite time of the year. AC table cloths always make we want to shop but the tapestry is the must beautiful table cloth ever. 2024 is gone and 2025 is beginning with disaster in Ca. NC is still trying to recover in cold weather and it looks like snow there tomorrow or Saturday. Hope you get enough for the grands to enjoy sledding. Stay safe.

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM

      Thank you, Alice. I know living in your cold climate, spring is always a welcomed change! We have a winter storm warning after midnight tonight. California’s fires are horrific. Floods and fires have devastated so many these past few months🙏🏻🙏🏻

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  3. Mary says

    January 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM

    Good morning Pam, What a fun recap and look back at your top posts. I always love having a virtual seat at your table or enjoying a stroll in your garden! We’re under a winter storm watch for tomorrow afternoon into Saturday. I wouldn’t mind some snow, but freezing rain that causes power outages is not my cup of tea. 😊 As Rita said, it’s a minor thing compared to the raging fires in Southern CA and the flood ravaged areas of the NC mountains. Prayers for all who are fleeing their homes and in harm’s way from the fires. 🙏

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM

      Thanks so much, Mary. We have a winter storm warning after midnight tonight. We are supposed to start with snow and could change over to freezing rain. I am like you, snow is nice to see occasionally, freezing rain is never good! The fires are truly apocalyptic. Praying 🙏🏻

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  4. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage says

    January 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM

    HiPam,
    I love all your beautiful tables. Going through the review gives me hope that we here in the midwest will see Spring and Summer again. It is bitter cold and snowy for us. I know you guys are not use to that kind of weather. Not sure what Mother Nature is up to. Praying for all of those in California. That is just devastating. Enjoy the rest of the week. Stay warm and cozy. Hugs. Kris

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM

      Thank you, Kris. Yes, spring will come again. Stay warm and safe! Yes praying for all in California impacted by the horrific fires.

      Hugs,
      Pam

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  5. Jenna says

    January 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM

    It is always fun to see what was most popular, and this was a great look back at 2024 Pam! I have to say, the Summer Garden Table is a favorite, I love the pattern mix and the peacock bowl, so pretty! Butch makes us appreciate the beauty of Mother Nature’s work, big and small, every Sunday and it’s always a treat to visit you both on Everyday Living! Stay safe and warm this weekend, they’ve closed our schools so we will see what happens! ❄️

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM

      Thank you, Jenna. You be safe and warm and we will see how this develops!

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  6. Clara says

    January 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM

    The top ten are all so beautiful and informative. The angels on the Christmas table are absolutely gorgeous! The 12 days of Christmas tablecloth is stunning! I did enjoy reviewing the top 10. I am happy to see SSS made it as well as it is something I look forward to each week as well. I always learn things from SSS. Stay safe and warm these next few days. We’re forecast for 4-6 inches of snow beginning tonight. Clara❤️

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM

      Thank you sweet Clara. Be safe and stay warm. We are supposed to have snow in the morning❤️

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  7. jeanie says

    January 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM

    I love your review. I remember so very many of these, Pam. I couldn’t possibly pick a table that’s a favorite — too many! But I will say April Cornell landed a good one when she got you in her corner!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM

      Your comments are so sweet. Thank you Jeanie!

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  8. Pamela Clingan says

    January 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM

    Knowing that your delightful “Top 10” awaited me, I persevered through an especially trying day. This evening I am treating myself to a “stroll” through your post. You and your Renaissance Man bring continued joy to many. Thank you for the many blessings found in your shared hearts for Everyday Living.
    Pam

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM

      I am so sorry about your trying day. Your comments are so sweet. Thank you Pam! I hope tomorrow is a better day!

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  9. Roxanne Bernard says

    January 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM

    Pam, all of your beautiful posts are 10s in my book! Beautiful blooms and green grass are especially beautiful this time of year. And I learn something new every week from Butch’s walks. My heart breaks for the people of Los Angeles. I cannot imagine being caught in that nightmare inferno. And prayers continue for NC in this frigid weather.

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM

      Thank you, Roxanne. You have followed for a very long time and we are grateful! It is heartbreaking to see all of those communities in Los Angeles devastated. Fires and floods must be some of the most terrifying of disasters. I think about all of those in NC still with no homes in this weather. All heartbreaking!

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  10. Sarah Anderson says

    January 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM

    What a great review and great fun to look back at these gorgeous tables and flowers from 2024. Your peonies!!! Cold here but dodged the ice so far. Tomorrow morning is still possible. It’s been raining here all afternoon and still coming down. Above freezing now, but midnight is predicted to freeze. That means the roadways will be a mess in the morning.

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM

      Thanks so much, Sarah! Stay safe and warm, my friend!

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  11. Nancy says

    January 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM

    What a beautiful review of 2024’s top ten! Each and everyone is nothing but perfect! I am so happy the peonies made it. I loved your peonies post. All of your tables are gorgeous. I love the simplicity of the Winter Tea and the embroidered square from Budapest. I am also thrilled that one of Butch’s Simple Southern Sunday posts made it as well. I always look forward to his strolls. I learn so much.
    Thanks for a lovely blog! You both are loved by so many!
    Hope you get some snow!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM

      Thank you, Nancy for your sweet comments, my friend. We both appreciate all of your visits! We did get snow, 3 inches maybe a bit more. It is always fun, since it is rare around here!

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  12. Tea With Jennifer says

    January 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM

    What a lovely line up of last year’s beautiful posts Pam!

    The Californian fires are so tragic, we here in Australia know what it’s like our heart goes out to them.

    Butch’s posts are always interesting 😊.

    The weather is crazy atm, we were having one of our hot sultry Summers then the rain came bringing Autumn weather with it & we’re back into our Autumn clothes!

    Although, I must admit I enjoy this cooler weather far more than the hot weather. And we desperately needed the rain so I’m one happy gal, lol!
    Blessings sweet friend, Jennifer

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM

      Thank you, Jennifer. Your weather sounds crazy. We still have snow the ground but should be melting by afternoon. So glad you received rain. Blessings sweet friend❤️

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  13. Heritage Hall says

    January 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM

    Each setting is beautiful, but those Christmas Angels are unforgettable. Looking out at the pristine snow
    outlined on our surrounding trees fills me with gratitude and yet begs prayers for those in California who now must overcome the trauma of loss of homes and memorable possessions. So tragic… Joshua 1:9 is such a fitting message to contemplate.

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM

      Thank you, Mary! Praying for all who are undergoing tragic situations. It is so heartbreaking!

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  14. Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says

    January 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM

    Pam, I enjoyed looking back at your top posts of 2024. So many beautiful settings to enjoy on this cold winter’s day. We received 7 inches of snow Thursday and Friday. It looks like a winter wonderland with the sun shining today. I’m grateful that we didn’t receive ice. Wishing you a most wonderful weekend, sweet friend! Stay warm!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM

      Thanks so much, sweet friend! Wow, 7 inches is a lot! Be safe!

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  15. Awakening Wonders says

    January 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM

    These top 10 are simple stunning! They take one’s breath away! I’m amazed at the levels of creative design – you’re so very talented!
    Our typical Texas winter has returned after the snow!
    Stay warm and safe!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM

      Thank you, Mary! Your words are very encouraging!

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  16. Kari Rogers-Miller says

    January 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM

    Thanks Pam for your wonderful top 10. Love them all and of course I love Butch’s contributions on Sundays. I look forward to his photos and knowledge. I especially love your mothers ceramic piece and the memories you have. Love to you my friend. Stay warm and prayers for all, fires, hurricanes or any other natural disaster that brings upheaval.

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM

      Thank you, Kari. It is 20
      degrees this morning, with remnants of our snow still on the ground! Happy Sunday, sweet friend!

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  17. Cheryl says

    January 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM

    I always enjoy Butch’s hikes! I have learned so much by reading your blog. You are both a blessing!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM

      Thank you, dear one!

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  18. Kim says

    January 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM

    What a beautiful top 10 here Pam! I love it too that there was one of your gorgeous garden and Butch’s SSS. Your tables are all so pretty and although I can’t choose a favorite, I love love that peacock bowl setting. I’m sorry about your recent weather and we have been warmer here in Calgary some days than you were. The pictures of the Los Angeles fires that we are seeing here are absolutely devastating. Prayers for all impacted and for those in NC still dealing with the flooding and everything else. Stay warm my friend!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      January 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM

      Thank you, Kim. Your comments are always so sweet and thoughtful. The fires are horrendous, so very sad. We warmed up some today! Enjoy your week, my friend!

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A big southern welcome, y’all!  We are Butch & Pam and we are so glad you landed here at Everyday Living. If you stay around here long enough, you’ll learn that we are into a lot of different hobbies. You may find Pam putting together a tablescape, our travels, pullin’ weeds in the garden, and a variety of other things…just sharing our everyday living with you.  We both love reading and trying our hand at photography, but best of all…and our favorite – We are “Da”and“PJ” to 4 precious grandchildren! Butch (sometimes referred to as Renaissance Man, or RM) does our Sunday posts. Thank you for stopping by!

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Happy Tuesday, I invite you to join me for Tea on Happy Tuesday, I invite you to join me for Tea on Tuesdays! A 🍓strawberry🍓 themed tea was set under the arbor where the Lady Banks roses have climbed up and over. The roses bloomed in early spring and they were gorgeous, but now they provide a green canopy of shade, perfect for afternoon tea! A delicious strawberry and vanilla green tea is served along with strawberry trifles in vintage ice cream sundae glasses. Precious memories are always shared with my tables! 

I am joining Jennifer @jen_carroll_martin and Mary @homeiswheretheboatis.net for tea. Click the link in my profile to view all 3 blogs!

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“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30

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Happy Thursday! I am behind in posting spring flow Happy Thursday! I am behind in posting spring flowers from my garden. Lady Banks Rose in bloom on the arbor 1-3 Snowball Viburnum with its showy blooms 4-5 Gorgeous Kwanzan Cherry blossoms 6-7 Old-fashioned Bridal Wreath Spirea 8-9 10 Lady Banks Rose 

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I am serving a simple teatime with Earl Grey tea, savory egg salad filled phyllo cups, and sweet vanilla cupcakes with cream cheese icing, and macarons! A favorite cottage rose tablecloth and Essential napkins are by April Cornell.

We are most blessed to celebrate the resurrection of Christ, being the source of new life, yet new life that is eternal. The beauty of this spring will again give way to another autumn in a few months, but the significance of His empty tomb will never change! Wishing you a blessed Holy Week ✝️ Click the link in my bio to view the blog!

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 I look forward each year when some of my favorite blooms display their amazing beauty in our garden. Snowball viburnum in its full glory with large creamy white blooms. Climbing Lady Banks Rose is covered in hundreds of miniature yellow blooms cascading to the ground. An old-fashioned Bridal Wreath Spirea with its branches arching to the ground in a fountain-like growth habit is loaded with showy double white flowers in clusters of three to six that resemble a bride’s wreath. I still claim the Kwanzan Cherry tree even though it is now on our son’s property. Its ruffled pink double pink blossoms are some of my favorite blooms. All four of these blooms make up an arrangement with a few tulips from the grocery store. 

A fluffle of moss bunnies hopped up to the picnic table. A ‘Charming’ tablecloth with  Mary Lake-Thompson napkins and Williams Sonoma enchanting ‘Famille Rose’ bunny plates!

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I often shared my sweet Daddy and his stories on m I often shared my sweet Daddy and his stories on my blog. My precious Daddy passed away peacefully on March 26th at the age of 94, surrounded by his beloved family! He was born during the depths of the Great Depression. That may have been part of the reason he was always content and loved the simple things. 

“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1

After high school graduation he signed to play professional baseball with the Cleveland Indians Organization. His baseball career was cut short when he was drafted in the army. He was seriously wounded in the Korean War and was awarded a Purple Heart and two bronze stars. Upon returning home, he married my beautiful Mother and they shared 54 wonderful years together before she passed away suddenly. 

My brother and I grew up in a Christian home, bathed in love, calm, security, and contentment, under the care of the two finest parents anyone could have. Daddy was known as Pawpaw to his three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 

My heart is broken, he was the best Daddy a girl could have. I know he is present with the Lord and I rejoice in that promise, knowing too, that my Mother is also in the eternal presence of our Heavenly Father. 

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Happy first day of Spring! One of my favorite bloo Happy first day of Spring! One of my favorite blooming trees of springtime is the Kwanzan Cherry! I love pairing them with my Snowball Viburnum blooms to make a lovely flower arrangement!

Wishing you a most beautiful day!

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Welcome to Sunshine Cottage and the March edition Welcome to Sunshine Cottage and the March edition of Tea on Tuesdays. My inspiration for teatime is the beautiful linens from @april.cornell With the celebration of their 50th anniversary, many Heritage Prints from the archives have returned. Eden is one of the beautiful patterns that has returned. It is a soft purple paradise where butterflies float, roses bloom, and soft sage leaves levitate. As an April Cornell Brand Ambassador, I was gifted these gorgeous linens! I have been a collector of @april.cornell linens for many years…the floral patterns resonate with my love of English Country. 

I am serving my favorite, Earl Gray tea, from an Eileen’s Reserve teapot. Teacups by Grace Teaware and vintage Rose Chintz salad plates by Johnson Brothers add more floral patterns to the mix. Japanese Magnolia blooms were cut from my garden and placed in a lilypad teapot!

Mary @ homeiswheretheboatis.net and I welcome Nancy @nance_endless_summer as our special guest! LINK in bio for the blog posts. Have a wonderful day!

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ A few photos from Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ A few photos from our visit to ☘️ Ireland, The Emerald Isle and a tablescape in our Appalachian Foothills ☘️

“May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow.
 May the soft winds freshen your spirit.
 May the sunshine brighten your heart.
 May the burdens of the day rest lightly 
 upon you.
 And may God enfold you in His love.”

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Happy Monday! With March bringing the promise of s Happy Monday! With March bringing the promise of spring and looking forward to our garden awakening, I planted a blooming bulb garden in my Sunshine Cottage! The butcher block countertop under a window, was a perfect place for a mini garden. Muscari, hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils danced in the sunlight and filled the cottage with an amazing fragrance! 

It is Monday Morning Blooms with friends Lidy @frenchgardenhouse Shannon @bellebleuinteriors and Mary homeiswheretheboatis.net

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Hello friends, I don’t know about you, but I am Hello friends, I don’t know about you, but I am ready for spring. Meteorological Spring begins this Saturday, March 1 and I am going with it. I have pulled spring flower arrangements from my blog archives. I hope you enjoy the flower therapy! You can see all of them by clicking on the  LINK in bio.

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Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the Sunshine Cottage whe Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the Sunshine Cottage where it is warm and cozy on this cold February day. It is Tea on Tuesdays and I have set a tea table with the “Blue Roses” collection that was a collaboration between @victoriamagazine and @april.cornell The exclusive porcelain pattern and matching linens have been used many times and I still enjoy their blue and white beauty. Instead of fresh flowers, porcelain ones require no arranging. Sweet treats pair perfectly with a traditional English Breakfast tea. I am joining friends Sarah @sjpa48 and Mary homeiswheretheboatis.net

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Happy Thursday and Valentine’s Eve! In celebrati Happy Thursday and Valentine’s Eve! In celebration of the day, I pulled images from my blog archives for inspiration❤️💗❤️

Wishing everyone a lovely Valentine’s Day ❤️

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Happy first Monday of February! After so many cold Happy first Monday of February! After so many cold days, we are experiencing a tease of spring with a 73 degree day that is forecast. After the gray and cloudy days, I needed a dose of color and decided to set a colorful citrus themed brunch! Using a bird gold and pewter stand, I mixed a citrus medley of lemons, oranges, and limes with pink and white carnations as the centerpiece. The table is highlighted with blue and white dishware. Fresh squeezed orange juice, French-pressed coffee and sweet treats of lemon poppyseed muffins, lemon cake with lemon icing, and lemon pastries are perfect for a small brunch. A faux lemon topiary belonged to my beloved Mother and seemed a perfect addition to a citrus-themed table! You are invited to join me and my Monday Morning Blooms friends, Lidy @frenchgardenhouse Sarah @sjpa48 and Mary homeiswheretheboatsis.net by clicking the LINK in my bio!

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Welcome to Sunshine Cottage where I have been fluf Welcome to Sunshine Cottage where I have been fluffing for Valentine’s Day! For many years my Sweetheart and I have celebrated February 14th at home where it is quiet, no reservations are required, and we always have a table by the window! 

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 Tuesday! On this very cold winter’s day, I Happy Tuesday! On this very cold winter’s day, I am serving my favorite tea, Earl Grey, in the Sunshine Cottage where it is warm and cozy! The magic of dancing sunlight enhances the table that is dressed with a warm tartan plaid throw repurposed as a tablecloth! ‘Winter Fauna’ bird salad plates from Pottery Barn (many years ago and now discontinued) remind me of the birds I watch from my kitchen window during the winter season. The Grace Teaware set adds more blue and white to the Spode ‘Blue Room’ dinner plates. Sweet treats were placed on a stack of Bordallo Pinheiro plates! A darling Hummel ‘Icy Adventure’ depicts a scene of an outdoor frozen pond with a pair of sweet ice skaters, a rosy cheeked boy and girl who have fallen down on the ice. I am sharing Tea on Tuesdays with Shannon @bellebleuinteriors and Mary homeiswheretheboatis.net Link in my Bio will take you to my blog post! Stay warm and safe!

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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!
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