Everyday Living

Tablescape Tuesday: Good Morning, Sunshine!

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11:28‬ ‭

We unofficially ended the summer yesterday, and I certainly hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend!  On Sunday evening, we gathered with our family at our home for grilled burgers with all the trimmings and home-made vanilla ice cream …the All-American meal, and it just so happens to be everyone’s favorite!  And yesterday, on Labor Day, we both worked around the house all day…Butch outside and I inside!  Yes, a true paradox…who says you can’t labor on Labor Day?!  But before we got started, we enjoyed our morning together with a healthy breakfast served on our kitchen island!  The weather was beautiful, the food was tasty, and the company was the best…it was a good morning, sunshine!
  
You’ll often see my charcuterie board used as a base for a centerpiece…I love its rustic appearance.  I cut herbs from the garden and filled a couple of cobalt bottles and then added a bowl of Granny Smith apples…so simple!

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Bowls of Muesli with blueberries get the day started!


I have had the Johnson Brothers “Willow” pattern for many, many years!

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“Sweet” Time Around The Coffee Table

~ Decorating, Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation”
Psalms 149:4

 Blogging has opened up a world that I had no idea even existed!  When I began two years ago, I never dreamed that I would “meet” so many wonderful new friends!  I have found the blogging community to be such a warm and inviting one, and now you are all a part of my Everyday Living!  I feel as though I have sat on your sofas, tasted your delicious recipes, and conversed with you all through your kind and gracious comments!  

  Last weekend, Butch and I were able to drive over to Birmingham to meet Shirley from Housepitality Designs and her sweet husband for a late lunch!  We hit it off and it felt as though we had known each other forever!  I was the guest blogger for her yesterday, and if you haven’t met her, be sure to run over and see Shirley’s beautifully decorated home as she shares sophistication on a budget…she is so talented!  I so enjoyed my time with her and it made me think…I sure would love to have all of you into my home for some sweet time around my coffee table!  Today, you’re invited to sit down and make yourself comfortable…we’ve got some chatting to do!  

 
I decided to keep it simple and prepare an assortment of “sweets” to set up on my coffee table….because who doesn’t love sweets?!  Serving in my family room is more casual for this small get-together, and I don’t have to prepare a full meal!  I love to cook for guests, but you can easily buy many wonderful desserts from your local bakery or grocery store…and the kitchen stays clean!! In the foreground is sliced brioche topped with goat cheese, apricot preserves, and a sprig of thyme.

 
A mini angel food cake topped with raspberries and blueberries, doesn’t get much easier than this…and at least we get our serving of fruit in!

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Tablescape Tuesday: A Refreshed Garden

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭23:12‬ ‭

If you live here in Northeast Alabama, you know what I mean when I say we have had a h-o-t summer.  We have been in desperate need of rain on our dry land, and we finally got it over the past few days!


And with the rain, comes a garden that is looking lively and refreshed…perfect for a tablescape!  Although the summer is waning, there is still a trace of summer left behind…come and pull up a seat!  
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I love setting a table in the garden…I just let the garden be the star!

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