“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6
There is simply no way to capture or describe a morning like this!
Something about the topography and our proximity to the river gives us foggy mornings when there is no fog anywhere else in the area!READ MORE
“I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.”
Psalms 69:30
Hello dear readers and Happy Thanksgiving Week! If you are like me you are in the kitchen preparing for the big feast on Thursday! I do love cooking for my family! We always have a traditional meal of my family’s favorites and I sometimes try something new. But there are certain dishes I know not to change…Mother’s dressing, 4 cheese mac’n cheese, sweet potato casserole, and Butch’s rosemary mashed potatoes. There will be one final Thanksgiving/autumn table on Thursday and then it will be all Christmas. Since I am in the middle of cooking, cleaning and decorating, it is the perfect week to dip into the archives and share 6 of my favorite Christmas tables. Take five minutes to prop your feet up, have a cuppa, and just rest. Maybe you will get some new ideas or be inspired for your Christmas tables. Click the highlighted links to go to the original post.
I do miss my red dining room especially at Christmas! We are a musical family and The First Noel is one of my favorite tablescapes!READ MORE
“But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.”
Isaiah 64:8
Hello sweet friends! It seems that each month just slips away so quickly. One week from today is Thanksgiving! I can hardly believe that everywhere I look the Christmas season is already upon us. With Thanksgiving being late this year, many have already decorated their homes for the most wonderful time of the year. This is particularly true with bloggers. My Renaissance Man put up our tree in the dining room on Monday, but it remains bare. Whirling around in my thoughts all at the same time are the plans and preparations for Thanksgiving and decking the halls. Whew, I am already tired! Over the past several years I have slowed down on purchasing any new Christmas decorations. I have boxes and boxes of ornaments, baubles, and collections, so why do I need to add more? But, each year I attempt to give a new look to my favorite collections.
Porch decorating is always a priority! This fresh wreath last year was a nice addition.
Our most used entrance, the kitchen porch has welcomed a quartet of carolers for the past couple of years. They are Ella Mae approved!READ MORE