Everyday Living

A Beach-Themed Tablesetting

~ Alfresco, Food & Entertaining, Monday Morning Blooms, Summer, Tablescapes

Happy July dear friends! I cannot believe 2024 is half over, can you? Hot and humid days continue in our Appalachian Foothills. But, it is the week that we celebrate Independence Day and we can almost guarantee it will be hot!

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭121‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭(ESV‬‬

Many people will celebrate the 4th of July at the beach, boating on the lake, picnics at a park, or perhaps at home with family and friends! We will spend the 4th at home with Butch firing up the grill…and a freezer of home-made ice cream will definitely be on the menu!READ MORE

A Patriotic Tea For Two

~ Alfresco, Food & Entertaining, Independence Day, July 4, Summer, Tablescapes, Tea On Tuesdays

Happy Tuesday, sweet friends. Independence Day is a little more than two weeks away! Often called the Fourth of July, it marks the historic date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.

“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭13‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

I love the colors of our flag…red, white, and blue. I also love setting a patriotic table with these colors!READ MORE

Say Hello To Summer With A Garden Tablescape

~ Alfresco, Appalachian Foothills, Blog hop, Summer, Sunsets, Tablescapes

Happy Tuesday dear friends! Even though summer has not officially arrived, but with temperatures in the high 80’s and low 90’s, it definitely feels like summer!

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.””
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭91‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

Summer officially begins on Thursday, June 20th. To say hello to the hot and humid season of summer, I set a table in the garden!READ MORE