Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 268

~ Christmas, Everyday Living, Faith, Simple + Southern Sunday

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1:18-25‬ ‭

Churches are often featured as our first Sunday pic and today is no exception. We wanted to feature a “local church!”

No, this did not happen last week but it did occur in a December past. Our weather forecast for Christmas calls for 65 degrees so we are only dreaming of a white Christmas! It is officially winter so why not!READ MORE

Joy To The World

~ Christmas, Everyday Living, Faith, Family, Winter

“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4:4-5‬ ‭

Hello dear friends! Christmas is almost here, ready or not! I haven’t done as much decorating as usual. With Thanksgiving coming late and keeping my princesses age 3 1/2 and almost nine months three days a week, I just didn’t have the energy. I guess I will just have to go ahead and admit that it is an age thing! Christmas is not about decorating every room in our home to the nine’s, nor is it about the gifts that we buy! It is about the joy and hope that was wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger over two thousand years ago…the greatest gift ever given! Joy to the world the Lord is come!!

What I chose to unpack and use this year are some (not all) of the things that I love because of the sweet memories attached.

I shared the Nativity that graces our hearth a couple of weeks ago. The stockings have been hung by the chimney with care!READ MORE

A Very Merry Porch…Monday Morning Blooms

~ Christmas, Everyday Living, Faith, Monday Morning Blooms

“Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭9:15‬ ‭

Merry Monday dear readers. It is the third Monday of the month (can you believe it?) and that means a new edition of Monday Morning Blooms with my friends. I hope by now your house is all decorated, your feet are propped up, you have a great book or magazine in your hands, and a warm fire is glowing. Perhaps Christmas music is playing, and you are drinking a cup of hot chocolate? Oh well, I am not quite there yet. Hopefully you will take a few minutes for yourself and visit my very merry porch!

Decorating the exterior of our home is always a priority and usually happens the first of December. My Renaissance Man is in charge and he does an awesome job!

The Christmas Classics garland and wreath adorning the entry is by Tree Classics. Grass green needles decorated with pine cones, red berry sprigs, and assorted leaf accents make the artificial greenery a cheerful addition to our entryway. The wreath and garland are pre-strung with clear LED lights.

The links for my friends’ beautiful Christmas decor are provided at the end of this post.READ MORE