Simple + Southern Sunday

My Favorite 7

January 4, 2016~ 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”!

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! 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 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

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 63

January 3, 2016~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭7:17‬

“Raindrops keep falling on my head, but that doesn’t mean my eyes
Will soon be turning red, crying’s not for me ’cause,
I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining,
Because I’m free nothing’s worrying me”
Burt Bacarach, Hal David

A grand place for worshippers in one of America’s great cities.

A winter sunrise seen from our patio invites us to celebrate the blessing of a new day.

A plate filled with comfort

Hunter and Grant will not be denied the opportunity to play in the front yard. They adjusted well to the situation.

Water has been in excess in much of the country including north Alabama.

The deepest gorge east of the Mississippi, Little River Canyon is beautiful in all seasons.

“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said,
‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’””
‭‭John‬ ‭7:38‬ ‭

Water “falling” it’s way deeper into the canyon and eventually into Weiss Reservoir.

A winter day on Weiss Lake finds the lake well above full pool summer levels!

You would naturally expect to see cattails at the edge of a peaceful pond in a country setting. A close look at the background (through winters bare trees) tells a different story. Try Central Park, New York City.

And sometimes water gets our attention by taking on a soft and fluffy form (although not too often where we live). It’s still all wet.

“Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.””
‭‭John‬ ‭4:10‬

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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 62

December 27, 2015~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
Matthew 2:1-2“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭2:10-11‬ ‭

Beautiful Christmas wreaths decorating church doors in Birmingham, AL
We attended an Irish Christmas with Keith and Kristyn Getty last weekend!
Wonderful and worshipful!
Couldn’t resist. Jared and Hunter look a little like they came straight out of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation!

Christmas exists because Christ was born. On December 25, it’s almost as if the world stops to have a celebration. Many around the world push everything aside and acknowledge the birth of Christ. Countless others celebrate, but without any thought of Jesus or who He really is. Even though many do not understand why he came, Jesus created quite a worldwide stir. We’d like to take you on a short tour to view Christmas festivities around the globe. Enjoy!
St. Peter’s Square, Rome, Italy