Everyday Living

A Reason To Be Thankful

~ Autumn, Food & Entertaining, Holidays, Tablescape Tuesday, Thanksgiving

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭95:1-2‬ ‭

Roasted Turkey.  Mama’s cornbread dressing recipe.  Butch’s rosemary mashed potatoes.  Green beans seasoned with ham.  Sweet potato casserole.  4 cheese mac & cheese.  Cranberry sauce from the can for my Daddy.  Homemade rolls.  Carrot cake with cream cheese icing, and of course pecan pie! My mouth is watering just thinking of these dishes that will grace our table next Thursday!  We cook and host Thanksgiving each year here at our home, a tradition handed down by my Mother.   Today, I am sharing our official Thanksgiving table with you…a simple one with little fuss! The most important element will gather around on November 24…our family!  The food will be delicious and the laughter will be endless, but it is our prayer that our eyes will be taken higher and placed upon our Heavenly Father who lavishes His love and blessings upon us.  Now, that is a reason to be thankful!  
 
The “Woodland” pattern by Spode remains one of my all time favorites, especially for autumn and Thanksgiving!


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The pheasant feather placemats frame each plate…just a little different and unique!READ MORE

Tablescape Tuesday: Just Around The Corner

~ Autumn, Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God”
Psalm 20:7

When daylight savings time ends, that means two things: longer evenings and Thanksgiving is on its way!  Can you believe that in a little over two weeks, we will be carving turkey and eating pumpkin pie?  It’s never too early to be thinking of those who will gather around your table, and how you can make the holiday special for each and every one!  Today, I am sharing with you, my sweet readers, another autumn tablescape that would also be perfect for that Thursday that we all look forward to!  You will notice, it is a mixture of colors and textures, but that shouldn’t surprise you if you have been a reader of my blog for very long!  I hope today’s table will inspire you if you are hosting friends and family in your home.  Next week I will be sharing our Thanksgiving tablescape!  After all, it is the holiday just around the corner!

 
I use this trio of ceramic pumpkins every year during the autumn season. I have had them so long that I can’t remember where I bought them!

 
Using burlap as the table runner provides great texture!

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No Frills Or Fluff: Last Week In Our Everyday Living

~ Everyday Living, Food & Entertaining

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever”
Hebrews 13:8

Hello to my lovely readers!  Usually on Monday, when you come over to our blog, you will find a new vignette, a travel post or maybe even some pretties from Pinterest.  But this week, we are switching gears a little bit.  Like you, every week for us holds different events…some small and seemingly insignificant, and some big and life-changing.  We hold to the truth that our God is the same through both and we serve Him as Lord through them all.  This past week, I had a week full of fun events and it only feels appropriate to share them with you, my readers.  Today you won’t see any frills or fluff, just a week in my everyday living!

 
I was able to stretch my birthday out over a full weekend this year!  Why only celebrate one day when you can celebrate three!?  It began with a fun trip that Butch planned…an afternoon of shopping in Birmingham and dinner at one of our favorite restaurants!


And this is the one who makes EVERY day special!  Our sweet Ella Mae was so cooperative as we re-created a photo of Seth when he was about this age!  She is wearing his first Osh Kosh overalls that I have saved for thirty years and she seems to be enjoying his radio flyer!  It was a perfect photo opportunity for this first time grandmother!READ MORE