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
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?
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.
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. 🙏
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
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! ❄️
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❤️
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!