Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 65

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!
Psalm 119:10

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And I’ll, I’ll follow You into the homes of the broken
I’ll follow You into the world.  I’ll meet the needs for the poor and the needy God.
I’ll follow You into the world
Leeland


 “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭119:11


Cardinals never fail to spend the winter with us. It seems their color is brighter in January than any other time.


Beautiful architectural features in Dublin!


Clara is enjoying her day inside painting and reading books!


A visit to lake Gadsden via this walkway would normally make you want to jump in. Noticing the trees says “better wait about 5 months”!


This patriotic dude visits a fast food in rural Tennessee!


Perfectly seared scallops!

The Coosa River appears lazy and quiet on a cool winter afternoon. Can you identify the type tree in the left foreground just by the bark?


Remnants of Christmas still hanging on in our city!


A perfect winter scene!

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!”
Psalm 122:1

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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 64

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

 “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:9-10‬ ‭ “We are the body of the most High.  We are the bride of a Savior.  
And we fall for the King of the kingdom, as we sing the songs of salvation!  And we stand for those who cannot stand for themselves. And we love the loveless.  And we go where Your light’s not shining.  
We are the body of Christ”
Mandi Mapes
“Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:11‬ ‭ The oldest tree in our yard no doubt. One has to wonder which spring this old oak will fail to burst forth with new life.
 These maples give their best show in the fall but they have a solemn January beauty!
 A wet and mild season so far has been great for the green winter rye which brings a very noticeable contrast this time of year. If there is a negative it’s that this year the grass needs mowing every week!   The coral bark maple adds color to our winter garden!Yao, one of our sponsored boys, lives in an orphanage in Togo, West Africa!
 Modeste is Yao’s younger brother!  We fell in love with both of them when we went on a short term mission trip in 2011.
 The O. R. Hood house, a brick two-story Classic Revival house, was built in 1904 and is home to the Gadsden Women’s Club!  It is listed in the National Register of Historical Places and one of many beautiful old Southern homes in our city!  Grilled Redfish with polenta, radish salad, and salsa verde! Roll Tide Roll as we play for our 16th National Championship Monday night! I have been watching the eagle cam at Berry College for three years.  This is the pair of resident eagles on the nest Thursday.  Mama eagle laid an egg later that afternoon!
 Saturday found Daddy bringing a fresh catch for Mama’s lunch!  Did you know that eagles mate for life?
 Love a red barn!

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!”
Psalm 122:1
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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