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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 503

~ Family, Gardening, Independence Day, July 4, Simple + Southern Sunday, Summer

“For behold, he who forms the mountains and creates the wind, and declares to man what is his thought, who makes the morning darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth— the Lord, the God of hosts, is his name!”
‭‭Amos‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬ (‭ESV‬‬)

Happy Independence Day week. It seemed fitting to place the red, white, and blue among these black-eyed Susan’s. Why you might ask? First of all, this aster/daisy family plant belongs here, it is native to our area. It is one thing we have sent to China, as it is naturalized there. Secondly, this special Susan was a gift to us from the gardener at The Swag in 2022, an offspring of the original planted in their garden years ago!

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A Patriotic Tea For Two

~ Alfresco, Food & Entertaining, Independence Day, July 4, Summer, Tablescapes, Tea On Tuesdays

Happy Tuesday, sweet friends. Independence Day is a little more than two weeks away! Often called the Fourth of July, it marks the historic date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.

“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭13‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

I love the colors of our flag…red, white, and blue. I also love setting a patriotic table with these colors!READ MORE

The Colors Of Freedom

~ Alfresco, Independence Day, July 4, Memorial Day, Tablescapes

Happy Tuesday, sweet friends! I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Mother’s Day. It is always special in our family, but even more so this year. It was our precious EM’s eighth birthday and she requested smash burgers! The celebration was fun, the burgers and fixings were delicious, and the birthday cake made by our daughter-in-love was adorable with Barbie on top! Allison’s cakes always receive rave reviews!

“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭13‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

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In Honor of the Red, White, and Blue

Some of my favorite tablescapes are those of the red, white, and blue! Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. June 14th is Flag Day, and of course, July 4th is Independence Day. These holidays are recognized by the waving of the red, white, and blue. I rounded up the colors of our flag to inspire as you make plans to celebrate these upcoming holidays!READ MORE