Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 258

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

“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭53:3-4‬

“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭53:5-6‬ ‭

We have enjoyed an abundance of butterflies this year and Gulf Fritillaries have been common.READ MORE

A Simple Autumn Arrangement-Monday Morning Blooms

~ Autumn, Everyday Living, Faith, Monday Morning Blooms, Outdoors

“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭

Hello dear friends! It is the first Monday of October which means a new edition of Monday Morning Blooms. We finally have relief from our record breaking temperatures. I must tell you while I was setting up and photographing last Thursday (October 3, 5:00 p. m.), it was 98 degrees. You will note that there are a couple of throws on the chairs, just because I was dreaming of needing them eventually!

We miss our lovely Shirley. She hopes to be back with us soon. Thank you for keeping her in your thoughts and prayers.

If you need an easy idea for a fall table, this one is perfect!

“October is the opal month of the year. It is the month of glory, of ripeness. It is the picture-month.”
-Henry Ward Beecher

Our common theme is an arrangement made with cuttings from the garden or yard. It is amazing what you can find this time of year. The box contains goldenrod, blush nandina, sunshine ligustrum, rosemary, and beautyberry. Everything was cut from my garden or on our property!

The links for Mary’s and Lidy’s beautiful floral arrangements are at the bottom of this post!READ MORE

Welcome October & A Winner: Tablescape Tuesday

~ Autumn, Everyday Living, Faith, Food & Entertaining, Giveaways, Outdoors, Tablescape Tuesday

“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40:31‬ ‭ 

Hello dear readers and welcome October! Be sure to read to the bottom of this post for the winner of our giveaway. This is my favorite month of the year for so many different reasons. We will celebrate my precious Daddy’s 89th birthday this coming Sunday at our home. My birthday comes at the end of the month, and if you saw Sunday’s post you saw my fabulous early birthday surprise from Renaissance Man! I love October, not just for birthday celebrations, but because it is the month that leaves begin their colorful display of reds, golds, and oranges. The sky turns to a brilliant shade of blue and the autumn light is magical. And of course, I love all things pumpkin! Join me at the table as we welcome October!

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
-L.M. Montgomery

 

Using the warm colors of autumn, I set my garden table for a late afternoon dinner.

 
 

“My favorite color is October.”
-UnknownREAD MORE