Everyday Living

A Patriotic Tea For Two

~ Alfresco, Food & Entertaining, Independence Day, July 4, Summer, Tablescapes, Tea On Tuesdays

Happy Tuesday, sweet friends. Independence Day is a little more than two weeks away! Often called the Fourth of July, it marks the historic date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.

“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭13‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

I love the colors of our flag…red, white, and blue. I also love setting a patriotic table with these colors!READ MORE

Say Hello To Summer With A Garden Tablescape

~ Alfresco, Appalachian Foothills, Blog hop, Summer, Sunsets, Tablescapes

Happy Tuesday dear friends! Even though summer has not officially arrived, but with temperatures in the high 80’s and low 90’s, it definitely feels like summer!

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.””
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭91‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

Summer officially begins on Thursday, June 20th. To say hello to the hot and humid season of summer, I set a table in the garden!READ MORE

A Garden Table To Welcome June

~ Alfresco, Floral Arrangements, Flowers, Gardening, Monday Morning Blooms, Summer

Happy June dear friends!

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

A simple pleasure is found in setting a table in my garden on a late afternoon as the sun begins its journey to meet the horizon and the air starts to cool. A symphony of birdsong fills the air and the intoxicating fragrance of gardenia is carried on a gentle breeze!READ MORE