Everyday Living

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

Seasons Greetings: Monday Morning Blooms

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Giveaways, Monday Morning Blooms

“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.”
‭‭John‬ ‭1:9‬ ‭

Happy December dear friends and welcome to Monday Morning Blooms. Are you busy decking the halls, or perhaps you have finished? It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at our Appalachian Foothills home! I spent the weekend decorating the inside of our home while my Renaissance Man was cutting and hanging boughs of pine on our kitchen porch. In addition to hanging pine boughs, he crafted his Williamsburg fruit fan to hang above the entrance to his workshop. I still have a little more to complete before I can prop up my feet, drink cappuccinos, and eat fruitcake!

This is a most exciting First Monday in December! Our dear friend and leader, Shirley is back with us today. Lidy, Mary, and I are just so thrilled that she felt well enough to join us. I have missed her these past few months, just as I know you have. Her talent and creativity are beyond amazing as are her kindness and sweet spirit.

I am also excited to share a fabulous centerpiece giveaway today. Be sure to read to the bottom to see how to enter! Seasons Greetings sweet friends!

If you are a long time reader, you know I enjoy setting a pretty table. There is nothing that evokes more warmth and love than making sure your table is inviting for your guests. I particularly love using blue and white any time, any season…

…especially mixed with tartan for Christmas!

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A Harvest Table – Monday Morning Blooms

~ Autumn, Everyday Living, Faith, Monday Morning Blooms

“Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.””
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭9:37-38‬

Happy Monday dear readers! It is the third Monday of the month which means it is Monday Morning Blooms with my sweet blogging friends! I would enjoy the pleasure of your company at my abundant harvest table!

“Reflect upon your present blessings – of which every man has many – not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”
-Charles Dickens

Our common theme today is “harvest.” We all know the laws of the harvest; you must plant a seed in order to reap!

You will find the links for my talented friends at the bottom of this post. Be sure to take note of our fabulous Christmas giveaway. You will not want to miss our December 2nd Monday Morning Blooms for a chance to win a beautiful fresh centerpiece. We will also be most excited to welcome back Shirley!READ MORE