Everyday Living

Stop and Smell The Flowers

~ Outdoors

 “for behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.”
‭‭Song of Solomon‬ ‭2:11-12‬ ‭

Spring is around the corner, and you know what that means…FLOWERS! You may remember last year when we took you along with us as a landscaper established a garden space for us…it was a complete overhaul of our backyard!  But just in case you weren’t a follower of the blog then, let me take you back.  We started with ideas here and here, then progress of the landscaping job, and finally the big reveal!  Of course we kept you updated as seasons changed too!

The job was completed around mid-June, and by this time annuals and perennials weren’t readily available!  I am wanting to be prepared this year so I get the best selection!  We planted limelight and vanilla strawberry hydrangeas that tolerate full sun and did great during our heat wave of last summer!

I have included some of my favorites that will survive our southern climate and will be great for cutting and bringing indoors!

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A sneak peek into our garden last summer!READ MORE

Southern Living In My Everyday Living

~ Bookends, Decorating, Food & Entertaining, Outdoors, Recipes

“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭

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When you think of the South, you probably think fried chicken, sweet tea, and Southern Living magazine.  You can find the fried chicken and sweet tea on our dinner tables, and Southern Living on our coffee tables. But one of those things is not exclusive to the South. No matter where you live, you have probably heard of, or maybe you’re even a subscriber to the popular magazine. And chances are, you have heard that they recently released their 50th anniversary edition.  I have been a subscriber for more years than I am willing to admit, and it truly is a picture of what living in the South is like.  With the release of their golden anniversary edition, it really hit close to home, and today I want to share with you how my life and Southern Living have had a beautiful intertwining through the years…


There were four covers for their February edition…and you cannot imagine our excitement when they chose a local venue for their anniversary celebration!  All 4 covers were taken at J & D Farms in Southside, Alabama owned by our friends Danny and Jana McEachern…but why is that important to us?!READ MORE

My Favorite 7

~ Decorating, Food & Entertaining, Music, Outdoors, Recipes, Simple + Southern Sunday, Tablescape Tuesday, Travel

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves”
Philippians 2:3

When we started blogging almost 18 months ago, we had no idea what we were getting into.  All I knew was that we wanted to share our everyday living with you through the things we love!  I knew that probably meant tablescapes, the occasional travel post, and maybe a music post here and there.  The next thing I knew, I was blogging four times a week, meeting new blogging friends, and I had found a creative outlet that would become both my new favorite hobby and a journal of sorts for me and my family!

Last week, I shared the Top 5 Tablescapes of 2015 and The Top Ten Posts of 2015, and there is no doubt that my love for creating warm and inviting spaces in our home is one of the main themes here at Everyday Living. But, my favorites are those that might not receive the most views or comments…they are the stories and pictures that are dearest to my heart!  They are the ones that are linked to the sweetest memories, the story of how the post evolved, and the ones that remind me of the goodness of God in our everyday living.

Come along with me while I reminisce on the year in blogging as I share my favorite 7 posts of 2015!  Click on the picture to go to the original post.

7.  Simple + Southern Sunday No. 54

The Sunday post is usually our week in photos.  However, this particular one was a day in photos…how I requested to spend my birthday!   

6.  The Perfect Blend

An afternoon of conversation, lattes, and sweet nibbles provided “the perfect blend”!  IMG_3863 

5.  That Time I Was A Professor

What an amazing afternoon spent teaching the art of tablescaping to 37 ladies at the University of Alabama, Gadsden Center!   

4.  A Mid-Summer’s Evening

Butch bought this fun, pagoda-style umbrella, so it demanded, of course, another alfresco dinner in the garden …while enjoying the beauty of God’s creation and the blessings He has provided!  A perfect evening!   

3.  Zoom In!

We love to travel and we “zoomed in” on some of our favorite places around the globe!   

2.  Sentimental Journey

Sharing my journey of music that has spanned three generations was a joy!   

1. Just Like Mama Made

A precious childhood memory of a sweet and salty snack that I still enjoy!IMG_3856  IMG_3853  IMG_3854 As you can see, 2015 was a fun year in blogging for me!  I cant wait to see what 2016 holds!  Thank you, our faithful readers!Collage side Linking with Pieced Pastimes, Silver Pennies, Life on Lakeshore Drive, Thoughts From Alice, Coastal Charm, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Savvy Southern Style, Ivy and Elephants, French Country Cottage, From My Front Porch To Yours, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, The Charm of Home, Cornerstone Confessions, A Delightsome Life, Imparting Grace, Posed Perfection, Katherines Corner, Rooted In Thyme, Share Your Cup, The Enchanting Rose, 21 Rosemary Lane, Northern Nesting, Cozy Little House, Rattlebridge Farm, Rustic & Refined