Everyday Living

A Plaid Seasons Greetings

~ Christmas, Everyday Living, Faith, Tablescape Tuesday

Merry, merry Tuesday dear ones! I hope your week is off to a good start. The weather was gorgeous on Sunday, sunny and 64 degrees. Yesterday, it felt like old man winter had shown up. It was the perfect day for drinking hot chocolate, playing Christmas music, and reading a sweet Christmas novella. It felt good to slow the pace for a day. The decorating is completed, still a little more shopping to do, and the Christmas baking has begun.

“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:”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1:21-22‬

I am a big fan of plaids! When I was in junior high school, plaid was all the rage. Do any of you remember the brand Villager? They made preppy clothes, wool plaid skirts, sweaters, button down shirts, etc. I remember a specific outfit that I received for Christmas one year…a wool green/navy blue/red plaid skirt, blue oxford shirt, and a wool forest green sweater, forest green knee socks and of course, Bass Weejuns tasseled loafers. Did I just tell my age?

Why not have fun and mix patterns? The table covering is a plaid throw with tartan plaid chargers, April Cornell Cottage Rose Forest napkins, and Queens “Seasons Greetings” dinner and salad plates. I was so excited to find the blue and white Christmas tree pattern at Tuesday Morning several years ago. A favorite but discontinued stemware from Horchow and hammered stainless flatware complete each place setting.READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 319

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

We create new memories each day as Christmas approaches, but there is something about this time of year that also stirs us to reflect and remember even more than we usually do. With this in mind, we decided to include a mix of the old and the new for today’s Simple + Southern Sunday! 

Be sure to read to the bottom to find the winners of the Lynch Creek Farm centerpiece.

 

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9:2‬ ‭

Speaking of light, Noccalula Falls Park, near our home,  is an awesome place to visit anytime but especially around Christmas. 

Thanks to Appalachian Digital Media for a great shot at Noccalula Falls Park!

While the park at the falls is quite elaborate and sophisticated in it’s design and preparation, ours at home starts out and remains…fairly simple!READ MORE

A Sunshine Cottage Christmas

~ Christmas, Everyday Living, Faith, Sunshine Cottage

Merry, merry Thursday sweet friends! I am so excited to welcome you to A Sunshine Cottage Christmas!

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭7:14‬ ‭

When you open the cottage door, it may look like Christmas has exploded. As many of you readers know, I am a long-time collector…Byers Carolers, nutcrackers, Fitz and Floyd, nativities, Radko ornaments, and so much more. My most precious keepsakes are those made by the loving hands of my Mother. The cottage was decorated with my darling granddaughters in mind. My goal was to see their eyes wide open with surprise and to make lasting memories.

Christmas carols are playing and the door is open, come on in!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas inside Sunshine Cottage! You can see the cottage porch decorated for Christmas here.

Nikko “happy holidays” plates and tartan plaid chargers decorate the shelves!READ MORE