Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 372

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Family, Simple + Southern Sunday

“And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!””
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2:12-14‬ ‭

This sunrise streaming its rays through fog that had settled over the river gave the appearance of a major forest fire. The glow was so bright I did not notice the jet with a vapor trail that morning, but I do believe a close look reveals one in the photo!READ MORE

Merry Christmas From The Sunshine Cottage

~ Christmas, Decorating, Everyday Living, Faith, Sunshine Cottage

Merry Thursday my friends!

“And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭5:11

You are invited to a Sunshine Cottage Christmas! We hope you have a very merry visit!

Christmas gives me the opportunity to bring out my collections. Long-time readers have seen the ceramic Santas made by my beloved Mother. I am excited to use them in the cottage this year.READ MORE

‘Tis The Season

~ Christmas, Everyday Living, Faith, Winter

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬

Merry Greetings sweet friends. Can you believe it is eleven sleeps until Christmas? A friend and fellow blogger shared a little Dr. Seuss wisdom that I will share with you.

“How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. My goodness, how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon? -Dr. Seuss

‘Tis the season when my sweet husband that I call Renaissance Man and Head Gardener does most of our outside Christmas decorating. 

Our kitchen porch doesn’t change much from year to year. The fresh garland is a mainstay!READ MORE