Everyday Living

Top Ten of 2016

~ Christmas, Decorating, Faith, Gardening, Holidays, Home Tours

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:22-23‬ ‭ 

Over two years ago, if you would’ve told me that we would still be blogging in 2016, I more than likely would not have believed you.  In August 2014 when I had this wild idea to start a blog, I had no idea where this journey would take us, but it has been exciting and oh so much fun!  We have met sweet people from all over the United States and across the oceans…and it would’ve never happened if it weren’t for our little space in the big cyber world known as Everyday Living!  In 2016, we posted 207 times…and I have a memory attached to each one!  Today, let’s dip into the 2016 archives as we share our ten most popular posts and then my personal favorite!
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I planned an afternoon of coffee and sweets with friends that was so simple and easy!
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A Rocky Mountain Getaway

~ Decorating, Home Tours

 “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:9‬ ‭

Whew!  Christmas is over and although it was such a wonderful time, it’s good to sit back and relax!  I hope everyone had a joy-filled weekend!  We certainly enjoyed our sweet family, fabulous food, and making precious memories!

  As the New Year approaches, I will be sharing our most viewed posts of 2016, but I thought it would be fun to share this ski house in Utah for the day after Christmas.  Because let’s be honest, who couldn’t use a vacation right about now?!  We have traveled to Colorado many times for vacation…Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper, and Vail…and oh how beautiful!  Butch and Seth are excellent skiers…me, well, let’s just say I am only mediocre!  A good ski trip always makes for some good memories, but my favorite one is a trip in 1993 for our twentieth anniversary.  Record snowfall fell and it was truly a magical trip!  I don’t think it gets better than lunch alfresco on top of a snow capped mountain…a “Rocky Mountain High” for sure!!  Grab a cup of hot chocolate and come in off those slopes…let’s take a look at this color-filled home!

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This dream home in Utah is surrounded by mountains and beautiful views.  The wing chairs and ottoman appear to be wearing lumberjack shirts.  The owners are avid skiers.

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The dining room details allude to traditional ski lodge decor.
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A Little More Christmas

~ Christmas, Decorating, Holidays

“And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2:6-7‬ ‭

It’s a busy, yet wonderful time of the year!  We hope that you’re all enjoying these last few days leading up to the celebration of the birth of our Savior!  I’m sure there are presents to be wrapped, cookies to be baked, and those last minute things to mark off your lists…I know I still have things to do!  Today, I wanted to just give you one more small glimpse into our home, because after all….

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“…It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas..

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Ev’rywhere you go,

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