Everyday Living

The Arrival Of Spring

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Outdoors, Spring

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭26:3‬ ‭

Happy first day of Spring dear friends. Even though it seems our life is spinning out of control, nothing has taken God by surprise…He holds the universe in His hands. Today He has given us a new season, one that springs forth with hope. I have gathered some of my favorite spring photos to hopefully add a little beauty to your day.

“…every year one day comes, when, although there is no obvious change in the appearance of the trees and hedges, the Earth seems to breathe and it is spring.”
-Elizabeth Clarke

“Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong”
-John Denver

“Daffodils are yellow trumpets of spring.”
-Richard L. RatliffREAD MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 279

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Family, Granddaughter, Outdoors, Simple + Southern Sunday

 

“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭90:12‬

Winter sunrise on Weiss Lake. It’s crappie time. Pronounced crop’-ee, or crap’-ee, (along with a few others) depending on your personal preference.

We thought we’d call this… “on the verge!” Our snowball viburnum blooms off and on year round but it’s most “showy” time is coming soon!READ MORE

Floret Farm’s A Year In Flowers & Giveaway

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Gardening, Outdoors

“For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭92:4‬ ‭

Happy Thursday dear readers. A couple of years ago I started following a fabulous account on Instagram, Floret Farm, a family run-flower farm and seed company founded by Erin Benzakein. In 2001, she and her husband, along with their two young children left the hustle of Seattle city life and moved to a small farm in Washington’s Skagit Valley to pursue a simpler life. Shortly after arriving, a generous neighbor brought over his tractor to till a plot of ground where she could finally have the garden of her dreams. So, began their journey…

The giveaway details are at the bottom of this post.

Brimming with gorgeous photography and practical design techniques, this new book by celebrated flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein presents all the secrets to designing garden-fresh bouquets. In these stunning pages, you will find everything you need to start making your own incredible arrangements, whether you’re harvesting flowers from the backyard or sourcing ingredients at the local market.

Discover easy-to-follow advice on flower care, material selection, and essential design techniques, along with how-tos for more than 25 seasonal arrangements. Included are magnificent centerpieces, gift-giving posies, festive wreaths, and breathtaking bridal bouquets.

The pictures in this post, unless otherwise noted, were photographed from the book by me with permission from the author.

Photo credit: floretflowers.comREAD MORE