Everyday Living

Lemons & Limelights

~ Alfresco, Floral Arrangements, Food & Entertaining, Monday Morning Blooms, Summer, Tablescapes

Hello friends and Happy Monday! Can you believe how quickly summer is passing? Not to wish away my days, but I am looking forward to autumn.

“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

This image gives the appearance of a pleasant day outside. But looks can be deceiving. I braved temperatures in the high 90’s and a heat index of triple digits to set a table in the garden. Extreme heat with little rain has left the garden stressed as well as the gardener!READ MORE

15 Summertime Floral Centerpieces

~ Floral Arrangements, Flowers, Gardening, Summer, Tablescapes

Hello friends! I hope you are having a great week and staying cool!

“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭103‬:‭8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

In spite of the lingering summer heat, I’ve located floral centerpieces from previous posts that are still holding out well, showing no signs of wilting! 

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For a picnic in the country, a Ball jar is filled with a colorful mix of zinnias, roses, alstroemeria, mini carnations, lantana, stock, and one happy sunflower! A few precious memories were shared in this post!READ MORE

A Garden Table To Welcome June

~ Alfresco, Floral Arrangements, Flowers, Gardening, Monday Morning Blooms, Summer

Happy June dear friends!

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

A simple pleasure is found in setting a table in my garden on a late afternoon as the sun begins its journey to meet the horizon and the air starts to cool. A symphony of birdsong fills the air and the intoxicating fragrance of gardenia is carried on a gentle breeze!READ MORE