Everyday Living

Summer In The Sunshine Cottage

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Summer, Sunshine Cottage

Happy Thursday sweet friends. It has been an unusual summer in our Appalachian Foothills. We have had more days of clouds and rain than sunshine, or at least it seems that way. How has your summer been? School will be starting in a couple of weeks for my sweet EM. I cannot believe she will be in K5!

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
‭‭John‬ ‭10:11‬ ‭

Before I start decorating for autumn (my favorite season), I thought I should share summer in the sunshine cottage!

I don’t constantly change decor in the cottage, usually just seasonal changes. I do enjoy changing the table square on the round table. The topper and tea set are “blue roses”, a collaboration between Victoria and April Cornell. It was first used here. A few hydrangeas were cut and placed in the tea pot.READ MORE

Zinnias: From Seeds To Flowers

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Gardening, Summer

Happy Tuesday sweet friends. As always, I am so glad to see you here!

“Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭119:89‬ ‭

It is hard to believe that a few packets of tiny seeds can add so much color to the garden. Let’s take a look, you might want to bring your sunnies and a hat!

Zinnias are a perfect summer flower!READ MORE

The Sunflower Celebration

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Gardening, Summer

Happy Thursday sweet friends! I hope everyone’s week is going well. I have been busy, but I don’t have much to show for it. Does that ever happen to you? Someone please say that it does!

“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6:7‬ ‭

Since 2015 we have planted sunflowers every year. In my opinion, they are so cheerful and they just make me smile. I can’t let the sunflower season pass without celebrating summer’s happiest flower! I hope these photos will bring a smile to your face.

Our sunflowers are planted in two different raised beds, one behind the garden fence and one next to our driveway. Seeds were ordered in late winter and I am very pleased with the three varieties that we planted.READ MORE