Everyday Living

The Colorful Bliss Of Autumn

~ Alfresco, Autumn, Blog hop, Fall, Tablescapes

Happy Tuesday and welcome sweet friends! The autumnal equinox is September 22nd and that is when fall officially begins. However, September 1st marked the beginning of meteorological fall, and since autumn happens to be my favorite, I say, “let the season begin”! We enjoyed last week’s cooler temperatures and lower humidities. Hopefully, more of the same this week!

“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
‭‭Zephaniah‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

Oh, the colorful bliss of autumn…it awakens all my senses! Unmistakable autumnal fragrances are captured and carried by a northwest breeze that whispers through the treetops while subtle but sure changes in the colors that surround me have become evident as I stand and gaze across the garden. I begin dreaming of a slice of pumpkin bread and a mug of hot apple cider. Long-time readers may recognize that those words are not mine, but are from my Renaissance Man. One day I may share all of his talents with you!READ MORE

A Garden Table To Welcome Summer

~ Blog hop, Floral Arrangements, Tablescapes

Welcome sweet friends. After a cooler than normal late spring, it felt like summer had arrived last week in our Appalachian Foothills with temps in the 90’s and high humidity. Summer will officially begin Friday, June 20th!

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

I am excited to join sixteen table stylists for a Summer Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by my friend, Rita at Panoply. You will find all of the links for creative tablescapes at the bottom of this post.

Setting a table in the garden is the ideal spot to welcome summer!READ MORE

My Love, My Valentine

~ Blog hop, Everyday Living, Floral Arrangements, Sunshine Cottage, Valentines Day

Happy Tuesday, dear friends. Can you believe that January has raced by so quickly? This coming Saturday is the first day of February and that means plans are being made for that most charming of days, February 14th. Valentine’s Day is such a sweet treat tucked into the middle of winter.

“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

I am joining seventeen table stylists to bring you a Valentine’s Day Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by my talented friend, Rita from Panoply. You will find the links for all the beautiful table settings at the bottom of this post.

Welcome to Sunshine Cottage where I have been busy fluffing for Valentine’s Day! For many years we have celebrated Valentine’s Day at home. It is quiet, no reservations are required, and we always have a table by the window.READ MORE