Everyday Living

Tablescape Tuesday: “March”-ing Into Spring!

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭30:5‬ ‭

Happy first day of March!  After several sunny and warm days, it only felt appropriate to bring a touch of spring to Tablescape Tuesday!  Yes, I know that we have a few weeks before the seasons officially change…but with March on the calendar and springtime in the air, I just couldn’t bring myself to set one more winterscape!

  “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome”
Anne Bradstreet
 
I am trying hard not to rush spring, but I am definitely ready for the colors of springtime!READ MORE

Easter Is Hopping Upon Us…And A Giveaway!

~ Decorating, Easter, Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay”
Matthew 28:6

We’ve had a few days recently that have brought hints of spring to the air…bringing spring fever to Everyday Living!  And the arrival of spring means Easter is hopping upon us!  Soon the pastels, bunnies and chicks will be making their debut for 2016!  I love decorating with my collection of Fitz and Floyd rabbits and of course the fresh flowers that we will soon see…colorful hyacinths, lilies, and tulips!

While decorating for Easter is fun and brings a fresh feel to our homes, blogs, and social media accounts, one thing is central…the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!  We are so grateful that Jesus defeated death forever so that we could live forever with Him.  That’s a reason to celebrate!  It is our heart that His resurrection and His goodness are celebrated everyday of our lives!  Keeping that as the focus, our traditions for Easter center around our faith and family!  We will attend our church service with beautiful music and sound teaching and preaching that exalts the name of Christ!  Afterwards, we enjoy lunch at our home, which includes so many of my Mother’s recipes!  I know that there will be an Easter egg hunt in the coming years with our granddaughter on the way!  I guess we need to be scoping out good hiding places now!  What about you?  Do you have Easter traditions?

Today, I wanted to share some Easter tablescapes that I put together last year.  Hopefully you can gain some inspiration for yours this year!  Make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom to enter the giveaway!  You don’t want to miss it!


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Tablescape Tuesday: Join Us At Table 7

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:3‬ 

If you’ve been a reader of Everyday Living for any length of time, you will know who Patti is.  She is a precious friend of many years, and although distance separates us, we still see each other on occasion.  The last trip I made to Raleigh encompassed everything from good food and conversation to shopping to a two day tablescaping marathon!  Patti is a collector of the loveliest of table ware…her collection of china, sterling, crystal, and linens is by far the most extensive and gorgeous that I have personally seen, as she has traveled the world with her husband adding to her collection!  You can only imagine that this makes tablescaping extraordinarily fun at her house!  You have seen six of the tablescapes from her home so far, and today makes lucky number seven!  I think that it is time for another visit to North Carolina to catch up, eat, shop, and tablescape with Patti!

You can see all of the tablescapes from her house here:
Roadtrippin’ and Tablescapin’
It’s A Girl Thing
Blue & White Edition
Morning Glories
Fit For A Duke
Downton Abbey Style

 
This is the smaller dining room that adjoins the larger one!  Patti discovered the beautiful handmade tablecloth in India!  The table is set for four with Bernadaud Limoges china!READ MORE