Everyday Living

It’s Beginning To “Feel” A Lot Like Christmas

~ Blog hop, Everyday Living, Faith

Hello sweet friends and happy December! Can you believe we are in the last month of 2020…what a year?!! After a mild November, it is beginning to “feel” a lot like Christmas with temps dipping in the low 20’s and highs in the low 40’s. That might not be too cold where you live, but it is chilly for this Southern girl. An added surprise to bolster the feeling came yesterday afternoon and evening in the form of snow showers! We don’t see snow very often (especially this early in the season), so we all act like children when a few flakes fall.

“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.”
‭‭John‬ ‭1:9‬ ‭

I am so glad you are here and welcome to our annual Christmas Tablescape Blog Hop. I am joining a group of creative table stylists to bring you loads of ideas and inspiration for your holiday tables. A special thank you to Chloe @ Celebrate & Decorate for organizing these fun hops. It is a hot chocolate kind of day, so grab one if you can and join me inside where it is warm and cozy!

Christmas is my favorite time to set a table. The smell of fresh greenery, the twinkle of candlelight, and the collection of Christmas dishes just make me happy!

A centerpiece that is so easy, anyone can do! A box of fresh greenery and a trio of pillar candles…how simple is that!

Be sure to read to the bottom of this post for the links to all of the creative table stylists.READ MORE

A Thankful Thanksgiving

~ Blog hop, Everyday Living, Faith, Thanksgiving

Hello sweet friends. November is here and we will celebrate one of my favorite holidays…Thanksgiving! 

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭100:4‬ ‭

I am joining a group of table stylists to share inspiration and ideas for your Thanksgiving celebration. A special thank you to Chloe at Celebrate & Decorate for organizing us.

I have been hosting Thanksgiving for many years. My heart will be full as my family gathers around the dining room table! I will serve the traditional recipes from my beloved Mother. Turkey with dressing, rosemary mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green beans Caesar, four cheese macaroni, yeast rolls, and jellied cranberry sauce from the can (my Daddy’s request). Desserts will be pecan pie and carrot cake. Most of us will have tables laden with food while many around the world will go to bed hungry. Am I thankful enough for Food? Clothing? Shelter? Or do I take these basic needs for granted?

Finding contentment always begins with a heart filled with thankfulness for the blessings that we have received.

You will find links to beautiful Thanksgiving tablescapes at the bottom of this post.READ MORE

Easing Into Autumn

~ Blog hop, Everyday Living, Faith

Happy Tuesday my friends. I am joining a group of table stylists for a fall tablescape blog hop hosted by Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate. Since it is not officially autumn until September 22, I am easing into autumn with a tablescape in the garden.

“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭34:8‬ ‭

As I have often said, autumn is my favorite season and the garden table is the perfect spot for an alfresco meal!

Checked placemats, pumpkin-colored napkins, copper flatware, dragonfly napkin rings, wicker chargers, and a plaid tablecloth add all the fall feels!

You will find the line-up for all the creative table stylists at the bottom of my post.READ MORE