Everyday Living

Romantic Table For Two: Romance & Roses

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday, Valentines Day

“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:14‬ ‭

We all love a romantic dinner, don’t we?  Dressing up, flowers, candlelight…the whole nine yards!  Isn’t it fun to plan something special with your someone special!?  Butch and I both love Valentine’s Day because we are hopeless romantics!  Although we have been afforded wonderful opportunities to enjoy romantic dinners at some of the best restaurants here and in Europe, our very favorite romantic dinner is right here in our home.  A quiet evening at home with soft music, candlelight, and a delicious home-cooked meal come together to make the perfect Valentine’s evening! Oh yeah, don’t forget the romance and roses!

 
Oh what a fun week this will be!  I am joining 15 other bloggers to bring you A Romantic Table For Two Blog Hop…and the ideas are sure to be endless!  Be sure to scroll to the bottom on my post to see the full line-up!  A special thank you to Chloe from Celebrate & Decorate for being our amazing hostess!  

 
With thoughts of a romantic dinner for just the two of us, I decided on a small table in front of the fireplace…
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A Valentine Brunch For The Ladies

~ Decorating, Holidays, Valentines Day

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God”
1 John 4:7

By now, I’m sure you’ve all seen stores flooded with reds, pinks, and Hershey’s kisses…and that can only mean one thing…Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it!  The holiday that centers around love is one of my favorites, because well…I love to celebrate love! I am sure most of us automatically think of our husbands or significant other, but Valentine’s Day surely doesn’t have to be limited to that one relationship…because love should be at the core of all of them!  I have always loved brunching with the ladies….a Saturday morning complete with good food, fun conversation, and lots of laughter…and what better time to show your girlfriends love than the upcoming holiday?!  Today, let’s take a look at some ideas for a Valentine brunch for the ladies!

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As friends arrive, what better way to greet them than with a cup of raspberry sherbet punch?

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Of course…a beautiful tablesetting for Valentine’s!
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Top Ten of 2016

~ Christmas, Decorating, Faith, Gardening, Holidays, Home Tours

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:22-23‬ ‭ 

Over two years ago, if you would’ve told me that we would still be blogging in 2016, I more than likely would not have believed you.  In August 2014 when I had this wild idea to start a blog, I had no idea where this journey would take us, but it has been exciting and oh so much fun!  We have met sweet people from all over the United States and across the oceans…and it would’ve never happened if it weren’t for our little space in the big cyber world known as Everyday Living!  In 2016, we posted 207 times…and I have a memory attached to each one!  Today, let’s dip into the 2016 archives as we share our ten most popular posts and then my personal favorite!
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I planned an afternoon of coffee and sweets with friends that was so simple and easy!
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