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Tablescape Tuesday: “Plaid” To Welcome Autumn!

~ Autumn, Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”  
Colossians 3:16

Just when we thought summer was over here in our Appalachian Foothills, we had an encore!  Last week Autumn teased us with a couple of days lingering in the 50’s, but today’s high is supposed to be 90 with humidity.  Summer has made a comeback!  Although the temps aren’t indicative, Friday is the official beginning of my favorite season!  Today, we are on the patio with a fun new tablescape…I guess you can say I am “plaid” to welcome autumn!

  The plaid tablecloth in perfect fall colors was discovered last week on a little shopping excursion at TJ Maxx!
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Tablescape Tuesday: A Trio Of Pumpkins

~ Autumn, Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock”
Isaiah 26:3-4

While writing this, we are waiting the arrival of Tropical Storm Irma to hit our area.  We continue to pray for all affected and displaced by this mighty storm.  May you all find peace and rest in the Good Hands of our Heavenly Father.     

As long as the temps aren’t bitter cold here in the Appalachian Foothills, you will more than likely find us outside on any given Tuesday. Whether it’s early May or mid-September, there’s no place I would rather tablescape than my own backyard! We have enjoyed cooler, quiet evenings on the patio lately and even though the rain has been non-stop for the past 24 hours, we can definitely tell that Autumn is upon us! And what says Autumn better than a trio of pumpkins?  You’re invited to pull up a seat at our table for four today!

  I found the adorable Casper pumpkins while grocery shopping last week…and they made their way to the center of this week’s tablescape on the patio!
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Subtle Hints Of Autumn

~ Autumn, Decorating

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭16:11‬ ‭

It seems like our nation, our world has been struck with tragedy after tragedy.  I am praying for all of you who may be in harm’s way of Irma or the wildfires that are blazing out west.  My prayer is that you all find comfort in knowing that our God calms the raging seas and that He alone is the All Consuming Fire.  Very close friends of mine are on Sint Maarten and were unable to get a flight out.  The island was hit with the full category 5 force yesterday morning.  As I am writing this, I have no word from them…I continue to pray for their safety and for the safety of all.  

With all the disasters and human tragedy that is occurring, blogging about home and garden may seem unimportant and insensitive…but it is my hope that it will be a little bright spot in your day. Today’s vignette is simple, but it reminds us that autumn is soon to arrive! I had not planned to make a change on the hand-painted chest in my foyer for a few weeks, but on Tuesday afternoon, subtle hints of autumn just seemed to fit!

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I gathered a few things that I had on hand to make a September vignette in my foyer!
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