Everyday Living

Tablescape Tuesday: At The Picnic Table

~ Everyday Living, Gardening, Outdoors, Tablescape Tuesday

Happy Tuesday dear friends and I hope your week is off to a good start. Is it hot where you live? Considering where we live in the Deep South, this past weekend was quite unusual as our temperatures were pleasant and our heat index was not even close to triple digits. Much of the country has been experiencing record heat. This week brings highs in the 80’s, which is like a cold snap in July! It should be pleasant at my picnic table, won’t you join me?

The three blooming Rose of Sharon trees demanded a tablescape on the rustic picnic table!

Blue and white is always a favorite and I love mixing it with pink!READ MORE

Sunflower Love

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Gardening, Outdoors, Summer

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”

Psalms‬ ‭19:1‬

 

Hello dear friends! It seems that July is passing so swiftly and I am doing my best to enjoy every moment. This month has brought the happy faces of sunflowers to the back of our garden. I can’t help but share a post celebrating their loveliness. I hope they make you smile as they do me.

 

“The sunflower is a favorite emblem of constancy”

~Thomas Bulfinch

 

This is the first year that we planted several sunflower varieties! I like seeing the different shades of yellow and different sized blooms. I won’t be sharing much commentary today, just enjoy the sunny sunflowers!

 

The next series of photos show the stages of a sunflower bloom…beginning with the bud and ending with the fully opened sunflower!READ MORE