Everyday Living

Tablescape Tuesday: A Patio State Of Mind

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139:23-24‬ ‭

I hope you were able to join us for our little stroll around the garden yesterday!  I feel like you all have been such a huge part in the transformation that has taken place, and we love sharing that with you…it almost seems as if you have been right in our backyard with us through the whole process!  Of course we will still be outside for today’s tablescape, but we are going to back it up a bit…today we are in a patio state of mind!  We still have a few things to do for it to be exactly how we want it…an arbor to be built and a couple of accent pieces.  And as with everything, it will happen in time! But we won’t let that stop us…let’s have a seat on the patio and enjoy a little dinner…what do you say?


I literally put this table setting together in about 15 minutes.  Don’t we all enjoy quick and easy?


It started with the tablecloth I purchased a couple of years ago at TJ Maxx…it just says English country to me!


Stella de Oro day lilies became the centerpiece!READ MORE

Waffles & Fixins

~ Food & Entertaining, Recipes

“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” ‭
2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:21‬ ‭

When I get my mind set on something, I will do whatever it takes to make it happen.  Now, that can be a good thing or a bad thing…hopefully mostly good!  I have been wanting to have a waffle bar for some time now, and I thought what better day to do that than Mother’s Day!?  I would have my family over and we would enjoy waffles with all the fixin’s…so much fun, right?  Well, Butch decided to take over Mother’s Day and it was absolutely perfect…complete with his grilled burgers!  But, I still wanted to have my waffle bar!  So when Monday rolled around, I did just that!  This is such a fun and easy idea for the whole family…besides, who doesn’t love a waffle?!


As you can see, chalkboard writing is not my forte!


I have a new Belgian waffle maker, so I had to try it out and it so much easier than mine that came over on the ark!


My eight foot island in the kitchen is perfect for buffets and help-yourself-style meals!READ MORE

Tablescape Tuesday: Brunchin’ On The Porch

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13:16

I hope all of you are enjoying weather like we have had here in the Appalachian foothills…it’s as close to perfect as it gets!  And yes, that means an outdoor tablescape this week! But today we won’t be in my garden or on my patio…we are taking it to Katy’s front porch!  If you remember, Katy is our chosen daughter and we have been decorating her craftsman-style bungalow for several months…on a budget.  She has done an outstanding job of making her front porch inviting and vibrant with a fun mix of colors.  While I set the table, Katy prepared a wonderful brunch…it was such a sweet time!  Come on over to Katy’s…you are invited to join us on the front porch!

See more of Katy’s home here and here.


What a happy porch to enjoy brunch!


Don’t you just love the bright red door?


Brunch was served on Katy’s bistro table…the fun fabric was found at Hobby Lobby!READ MORE