Everyday Living

A Birthday Celebration

~ Christmas, Everyday Living, Food & Entertaining, Tablescapes

Welcome sweet friends! Can you believe Christmas is only thirteen days away?

“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 ‭ESV‬‬

Yesterday was a special day as we celebrated our son’s birthday. Long-time readers know that we were married for 13 years before he was born. God so graciously answered our prayers those many years ago. It has only been in recent years that I have been willing to mix Christmas decor, table settings, and festivities with Seth’s birthday celebration. He would’ve never given it a thought, but I always wanted his birthday to be a special time for him. We all enjoyed this Christmas tablesetting at a sweet birthday dinner!READ MORE

Thanksgiving Tea In The Sunshine Cottage

~ Autumn, Fall, Family, Food & Entertaining, Teatimes, Thanksgiving

Welcome sweet friends. How can it be possible that Thanksgiving is one week from this Thursday? It seems like we just celebrated July 4th!

“I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭7‬:‭17‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

Sunshine Cottage is my perfect place to take a break during the busy holiday season and enjoy a cup of tea! I have an extra place just for you. READ MORE

Tea & Cookies With Charlotte Daisy

~ Alfresco, Autumn, Fall, Food & Entertaining, Tea On Tuesdays, Teatimes, Uncategorized

Happy Tuesday! My favorite month is passing too quickly! Autumn temperatures have finally arrived in our Appalachian Foothills with lows in the 30’s and highs in the 60’s! Glorious sunshine and cobalt blue skies are October’s signature!

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭22‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

Friends, you are invited to step into the cottage garden where tea and cookies are being served!READ MORE