Everyday Living

Blushing Hydrangeas + August Garden

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Gardening, Summer

Happy Tuesday, my friends. Have you noticed that the days are getting shorter? Summer is quickly passing and even our garden has taken note of the changes.

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:8‬ ‭

The garden has taken on a different appearance the past couple of weeks! Let’s see what is happening!

Vanilla strawberry hydrangeas are blushing…READ MORE

Summer In The Sunshine Cottage

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Summer, Sunshine Cottage

Happy Thursday sweet friends. It has been an unusual summer in our Appalachian Foothills. We have had more days of clouds and rain than sunshine, or at least it seems that way. How has your summer been? School will be starting in a couple of weeks for my sweet EM. I cannot believe she will be in K5!

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
‭‭John‬ ‭10:11‬ ‭

Before I start decorating for autumn (my favorite season), I thought I should share summer in the sunshine cottage!

I don’t constantly change decor in the cottage, usually just seasonal changes. I do enjoy changing the table square on the round table. The topper and tea set are “blue roses”, a collaboration between Victoria and April Cornell. It was first used here. A few hydrangeas were cut and placed in the tea pot.READ MORE