Everyday Living

A Patriotic Garden Table

~ Blog hop, Everyday Living, Faith, Summer

“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. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.””
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5:13-14‬ ‭

Happy Tuesday dear readers! I hope you all are enjoying the first week of summer. When I think of summer tablescapes, I immediately think of red, white, and blue. With the 4th of July fast approaching, I have joined a group of table stylists for a Patriotic Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by Chloe at Celebrate & Decorate and Andrea at Design Morsels. Please join me for a patriotic garden table!

“Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit.”
-Ronald Reagan

 

In preparation for a tablescape, I normally start with an inspiration piece. It can be flowers from my garden, dishware, or in this case a tablecloth. The blue and white checked tablecloth often graced my beloved mom’s Sunday after church lunch tables! It was my jumping off point, and everything else seemed to fall in place!

The centerpiece is a pitcher filled with Nikko and Annabelle hydrangeas and Crocosmia providing a pop of red!

All the links are provided at the bottom of this post for beautiful patriotic tablescape inspiration!READ MORE

An Easter Picnic

~ Blog hop, Easter, Everyday Living, Faith, Tablescape Tuesday

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭73:26‬ ‭

Hello my dear readers. I am so thrilled that you are here and I hope everyone is well. My prayer today is that the time we spend together will give you a brief respite from these challenging days and the anxieties we often face. I am joining twenty five creative table stylists for an Easter Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by Chloe from Celebrate & Decorate. I have set up an Easter picnic to enjoy the great outdoors and a virtual seat has been saved just for you.

“Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.”
-Martin Luther

I grew up on a street where houses were very close together, but I have loved our country living for these forty-one years. During this time of self isolation, the outdoors have provided a peaceful calm. It seems that spring has been more beautiful. Perhaps, since life has been slower, I have taken more time to enjoy every new bud and bloom. This spot next to a wooded area is a perfect place for an Easter picnic!

“Some old fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.”
-Laura Ingalls Wilder

Rabbits have hopped onto the picnic table. We have several bunnies that are frequent visitors to our picnic area, but so far no “real” rabbits have been able to hop quite high enough to be part of this scene! A Fitz and Floyd bunny appears to have found a treat!

You will find the links to all of the creative table stylists at the end of this post.READ MORE

Anticipating Spring

~ Blog hop, Everyday Living, Faith, Food & Entertaining, Giveaways, Spring, Tablescape Tuesday

“Your name, O Lord, endures forever, your renown, O Lord, throughout all ages.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭135:13‬ ‭

Hello sweet readers. With spring’s arrival just a little over two weeks away, I am joining twenty five creative table stylists to bring you spring tablescape inspiration! You will find the links to all the participating bloggers at the bottom of this post. Special thanks to Chloe @ Celebrate & Decorate for being our gracious hostess.

“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.”
-Unknown

 

We have had so much rain that you have to be on ready to take photos if you happen to get a sunny day. Last Saturday was beautiful, especially as the sun was pouring through my dining room windows at mid morning.

I paired pinks and blues for a pastel tablescape after discovering this blue paisley tablecloth hanging in the back of my linen closet. It had long been forgotten. You would think I would be organized and have an inventory of linens and dishware, but organization is just not my strong point!READ MORE