Everyday Living

Lemons & Limelights

~ Alfresco, Floral Arrangements, Food & Entertaining, Monday Morning Blooms, Summer, Tablescapes

Hello friends and Happy Monday! Can you believe how quickly summer is passing? Not to wish away my days, but I am looking forward to autumn.

“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

This image gives the appearance of a pleasant day outside. But looks can be deceiving. I braved temperatures in the high 90’s and a heat index of triple digits to set a table in the garden. Extreme heat with little rain has left the garden stressed as well as the gardener!READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 508

~ Outdoors, Simple + Southern Sunday, Summer

“fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭10‬ ‭ESV

Happy Sunday to you all. The skies of last week had a lot to offer, as July gave way to August. The “dog days ” of summer will be with us through next Sunday. The dog days of summer can vary from source to source but have traditionally become tied to the dawn rising of the Dog Star, Sirius. The Farmer’s Almanac says the 2024 period is from July 3, through August 11. So, happy dog days also!READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 507

~ Outdoors, Simple + Southern Sunday, Summer

“Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭107‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭(ESV)‬‬

Happy Sun Day. If the sun isn’t shining on you today, maybe this new, big, cheerful bloomer can brighten things up. If it is sunny where you are, then by all means enjoy your sunshine and this sunflower’s happy Sunday greeting. We live in a very dark world that needs light!READ MORE