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November 3, 2014~ Travel

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”
Philippians 4:7

I have had a wonderful birthday week!

May I share?

My friend Kathy planned lunch and an afternoon in Mentone that gave us a chance to catch up on our everyday living!  You can see many of the pictures I took that day here:  Simple + Southern Sunday.  My brother and sister-in-law planned a sweet birthday lunch at my Daddy’s!  Katy has a day planned for us coming up in a few days that I am sure will be featured on the blog.  Seth and Allie made me a beautiful present that was inspired when we were vacationing at Triple Creek Ranch seen here:  Triple Creek Ranch: A Montana Hideaway (Part One) and Triple Creek Ranch: A Montana Hideaway (Part Two). Then, I came home on Friday to find presents on the porch. My precious friend, Joann had handcrafted something beautiful for me!  Stay tuned for an upcoming “Tablescape Tuesday” to see Seth & Allie’s gift, along with Joann’s!

I promised on last Thursday’s blog (Roadtrippin’ and Tablescapin’) that I would share what we did for my birthday.  Butch, as always, had planned a fabulous get-a-way!  We went back to Old Edwards Inn & Spa in Highlands, North Carolina–the same place we celebrated my birthday two years ago!  Highlands is located in the southern Appalachians within the Nantahala Forest.  Old Edwards Inn is a European style resort with a casual but elegant ambiance!  The spa has been named a top hotel spa in North America by Conde Nast and both times, I can say it was heavenly!  There are several dining options and all are outstanding!  You can visit their website here: Old Edwards Inn.

I hope you will cozy up in a comfortable chair with a good cup of coffee and celebrate with me!

Beautiful scenery along the route to Highlands


I love how beautifully Old Edwards has maintained this historic property!

The Inn gives an aura of “an old monied county club”, but that is not the case at all.  There is no stuffiness or pretense, just perfect Southern hospitality

Old Edwards has won many coveted awards!

The entry to our spa suite

Sitting area by the windows with house-baked cookies awaiting our arrival!

Our suite had a golf theme with beautiful fabrics, art, and books!

The weather turned chilly, so the fire was warm and cozy!

Of all the hotels we have visited, this has to be the one of the most amazing baths!  Gorgeous marble shower, tub surround, and heated floor gave it a spa feel!

Roof top terrace restaurant closed for the winter!

German Oktoberfest was still being celebrated!

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Lovely view into the dining room

Shopping at Acorns, an Old Edwards shop!

Olive oil tasting at Mountain Fresh Grocery, an upscale phenomenon!

The ever cheerful patterns of Tracy Porter dinnerware at a Highlands shop!

Dining room reception area

Small starter plate of house-made pimento cheese and spicy buttermilk crackers!

Vanilla roasted pears and crispy goat cheese fritters, kale and arugula salad, candied walnuts, butternut jelly with walnut vinaigrette!  Perfecto!

Bourbon glazed pork belly and poached farm egg with cranberry-cornbread purée, roasted oyster mushrooms and kale chips!

Springer mountain chicken and dumplings:  Benton’s bacon wrapped chicken breast, celery root and green garlic purée, glazed baby carrots, roasted sweet potato gnocchi and spring onions with natural pan jus

Individual old fashioned chocolate chip pie with salted caramel ice cream!

Clubby dining room

Hummingbirds Lounge

Fresh flowers is a must in a nice hotel!

The library–one of my favorite spaces!

Met this lovely and vivacious lady, Lisa, who was also celebrating her birthday on the 30th.  I think we became instant friends!

More shopping!

Beautiful outdoor spaces for the world class spa!

Richly paneled and furnished hallway in the spa

Spa cafe offering a healthy menu

The spa’s Fireside Lounge!

Complimentary teas and fruit in the Fireside Lounge!

Calming and peaceful solarium where we enjoyed solitude after our afternoon of spa treatments!!

Dinner on my birthday was at a restaurant outside of the hotel!  Sorry no food pics!  Just my sweet husband and me!!!

Rose petal turndown service was a perfect ending to my birthday!

Thank you for celebrating with us!  What about you?  What are you celebrating?  We would love to hear about your everyday living.  Please share in your comments below!

Blessings,
Pam

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things”
Philippians 4:8

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Room at the Inn

October 23, 2014~ Travel

“How beautiful upon the mountains
are the feet of him who brings good news…”

Isaiah 52:7

As I mentioned on Monday’s blog, we were in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina just last week! Although we had visited the Historic Grove Park Inn, we had never stayed there–so this time, we made reservations for our one night in Asheville! The inn is a AAA Four-Diamond hotel and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  On it’s opening day in 1913, Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan delivered the keynote address and he could not have had any idea how true his words would become when he proclaimed that The Grove Park Inn “was built for the ages.” Ten presidents have stayed at the hotel along with many famous people!  There is so much history wrapped up in this timeless, beautiful place!  You can read more interesting facts about the Grove Park Inn here.

Butch and I enjoyed our short stay and we are happy to share our experience with you all!

As we were nearing Asheville, the trees were showing signs of their autumn splendor!

Entrance to the one-hundred-year-old historic Grove Park Inn

Unusual light through the clouds made this landscape so ethereal

A close-up of the fall display

A view from the back of the hotel with its Arts and Crafts style architecture

The world class 40,000 square foot subterranean spa which has placed on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Hotel Spas!

I loved the bright orange of the maple against the green trees and glorious clouds!

I was attempting to take a “selfie” of us when a gorgeous bride came down the steps and said “let me take your picture!!”  I said, “we would be honored, we’ve never had a bride take a picture of us!”  She laughed and took several photos and we found out she was there for her bridal shoot, not the actual ceremony!  So, this photo was taken by a lovely bride-to-be!

We stayed in the original 1913 main lodge.  The room was very comfortable with a great view of the mountains and furnished appropriately in Arts and Crafts style furniture!

The Grand Lobby is known for its two enormous granite fireplaces at opposite sides

A view of the golf course through a window

On Monday evening, we dined in the hotel’s Vue 1913 restaurant.  Shameless plug: the food was outstanding and the service impeccable!!

Butch raved over his appetizer of seared scallops with grilled vegetable salad, sweet pea, and roasted pepper vinaigrette!

Crab and corn soup with lime creme fraiche & bacon was perfect for a cool and rainy evening!

My entree was the lobster pasta consisting of a grilled lobster tail, fresh corn, kale, ricotta, pecorino, harissa cream, and green beans which hit all the right notes!

Dinner is never complete without dessert!! This classic rum raisin bread pudding with vanilla anglaise and Ceylon cinnamon ice cream was the perfect ending to a perfect meal for this foodie and husband who simply loves food!

We awakened on Tuesday to rain–and lots of it!  Our outdoor plans were cancelled.

“This is day The Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it”

Psalm 118:24

So what do you do when the weather is nasty outside?  You shop, of course!! There were several enticing shops in the hotel–but I could not resist this one that was all decked out for Christmas!!

Since I collect nutcrackers, this display grabbed my attention.  Much to my credit, however, I only purchased a lovely blown glass ornament of the hotel!

A vignette to celebrate F. Scott Fitzgerald’s visits to Grove Park Inn.  He sought refuge here in rooms 441 and 443 while his wife, Zelda was a patient at an Asheville hospital suffering from mental illness.  His visit lasted two years as he tried to refocus on his writing and attempted to recreate the success of his most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby”.  While residing in the hotel, he wrote a piece for Esquire magazine revealing his tormenting battles with alcohol and depression.

Just after the inn opened in 1913, a ragtag group of notable individuals calling themselves The Vagabonds began a summer tradition of stopping off at the Grove Park Inn on their way to the Great Smoky Mountains.  Among the members of this group were inventors Thomas A. Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone. The Vagabonds took to the mountains in a vehicle much like this one, a Tin Lizzie or Ford – Model “T”.

The rain began to taper off about check out time!

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“May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face to shine upon us,
that your way may be known on earth,
your saving power among all nations”

Psalm 67:1

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Tablescape Tuesday: Bon Voyage to Bon Appetit!

October 20, 2014~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday, Travel

“This God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him”
Psalm 18:30

Bonjour y’all!

The South of France is another favorite place of mine to visit.  Butch and I were able to spend some time there in 2010 and get a glimpse into their everyday living–and what a feast for the senses!  The beautiful color palette of the houses, purple fields of lavender, bathed in the famous light that artists like Cezanne and Van Gogh used to paint their masterpieces. The sounds of the market and families’ laughter as they dine leisurely outside.  Your taste buds will appreciate the fruitiness of the olive oil, the crustiness of a French baguette, and sweetness of sun-ripened figs. The pungent smell of rosemary and the enticing smell of freshly baked brioche and croissants wafting from the local boulangerie fill the air.  And the atmosphere is one that can never be recreated, although in today’s post I have made my best attempt!

Looking out over the tiled roof onto a picturesque Provençal mas

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The village of Eze with its narrow streets and passageways!

On today’s Tablescape Tuesday, we are mixing a little travel with a little tablescape.  The South of France encompasses The French Riviera and Provence.  This area is made up of quaint villages and large cities like Nice and Marseille.  Among all of the villages that we visited while we were there, two of the most colorful were Eze and Roussillion.  Their colors range from yellow and orange to a beautiful red! The medieval village of Eze on the French Riviera is famous for the view of the sea from its hill top, and the village of Roussillon is situated in the heart of the biggest ochre deposit in Europe.

Just as Provence is a feast for the senses, so is our beloved South.  Living in Our South is so similar to the South of France!  Our area is known for a slower pace of living, fabulous farm to table food, and views of rivers and mountains with colors of gold, orange, and red during autumn.

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The kitchen island is the center of our kitchen.  It serves as a prepping station, buffet for entertaining, and casual dining space.  I used the colors of Provence for Tablescape Tuesday!

My inspiration for this tablescape is the tablecloth that I bought in Sete, France!  Sete is a port and seaside resort on the Mediterranean, often referred to as the Venice of France.

I used goldenrods (which are plentiful in the South) as the centerpiece.  Their bright gold color lends itself to Provence!

Vietri leaf  bowl with autumnal finds from The Paris Market in Savannah!

The dark blue Gorham (I think) stemware was a gift from Butch and they frequent my tables in every season!

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 I used fragrant rosemary from my herb garden in a couple of antique flasks (also found at The French Market) and cobalt mini vases. Rosemary thrives in our South!

Each place setting is anchored with rattan chargers with the creamy white dinner plates often seen on my tablescapes.

See here: Reservations for Two Under the Arbor
A Birthday Celebration!
Transitional Tablescape Tuesday
September Summer ‘scape

The salad plates are Provençal colors with a rooster in the center, a gift from Seth!

Looking into the sitting area of our kitchen as seen in “Our Refuge“

This large rooster occupies a place of honor on the island!  The Gallic rooster has become a hallmark of French country design.

Autumn in the South always involves pumpkins!  The gold candle is nestled in popcorn.

View through the window into our pasture

Gold napkins, first seen here on “Tablescape Tuesday: The Wedding Edition“, folded in a Fleur de lis!

The small rooster and hen are Fitz and Floyd

The bar stools are from Horchow.  I will enjoy the colors of Provence and Our South all week!

An example of  the colors of Provence!

The Mediterranean city of Sete on our trip in 2010

Thank you for spending your precious time with us!
Blessings,
Butch and Pam

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A big southern welcome, y’all!  We are Butch & Pam and we are so glad you landed here at Everyday Living. If you stay around here long enough, you’ll learn that we are into a lot of different hobbies. You may find Pam putting together a tablescape, our travels, pullin’ weeds in the garden, and a variety of other things…just sharing our everyday living with you.  We both love reading and trying our hand at photography, but best of all…and our favorite – We are “Da”and“PJ” to 4 precious grandchildren! Butch (sometimes referred to as Renaissance Man, or RM) does our Sunday posts. Thank you for stopping by!

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Happy Wednesday! I set a table next to our woodlan Happy Wednesday! I set a table next to our woodlands in memory of my beautiful Mother who was a lovely example of a Proverbs 31 woman. Mother had the gift of hospitality and shared it with everyone. Karl Rosenfield peonies from my garden fill a treasured keepsake pitcher handed down from my grandmother! A beautiful floral April Cornell ‘Lillianna’ tablecloth and Famille Rose salad plates elevate the status of the old picnic table next to our woodlands. I have collected bejeweled enamel trinket boxes for many years and shared a few on the table for whimsy and fun. For memories of my Mother, click the link in my profile. 

“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30

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Happy Thursday! I am behind in posting spring flow Happy Thursday! I am behind in posting spring flowers from my garden. Lady Banks Rose in bloom on the arbor 1-3 Snowball Viburnum with its showy blooms 4-5 Gorgeous Kwanzan Cherry blossoms 6-7 Old-fashioned Bridal Wreath Spirea 8-9 10 Lady Banks Rose 

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Wishing you a joy-filled day 🌼🤍🌺🤍

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With glorious weather, the table next to our woodl With glorious weather, the table next to our woodlands was perfect for teatime! It is Tea on Tuesdays with blogging friends Mary and Kitty. The table is enhanced by views toward the mountain, woodlands, and the large Snowball Viburnum. The verdant rye grass appears as a green carpet that has been spread for Easter! Vintage Fitz and Floyd ‘Herb Garden’ teapots, sugar and creamer, and oval tray are suited for springtime with their embossed bows, vegetables, and words. A bouquet of Kwanzan Cherry blossoms add more spring color to the setting. 

I am serving a simple teatime with Earl Grey tea, savory egg salad filled phyllo cups, and sweet vanilla cupcakes with cream cheese icing, and macarons! A favorite cottage rose tablecloth and Essential napkins are by April Cornell.

We are most blessed to celebrate the resurrection of Christ, being the source of new life, yet new life that is eternal. The beauty of this spring will again give way to another autumn in a few months, but the significance of His empty tomb will never change! Wishing you a blessed Holy Week ✝️ Click the link in my bio to view the blog!

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Happy Thursday! I love setting a table next to our Happy Thursday! I love setting a table next to our woodlands and this is the first one of the season, an Easter/Spring table! I love all the sweet bunny decorations, but Easter is so much more. We celebrate Easter because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  His bodily resurrection enables all those who choose to follow Him to have assured victory over our greatest enemy…death!

 I look forward each year when some of my favorite blooms display their amazing beauty in our garden. Snowball viburnum in its full glory with large creamy white blooms. Climbing Lady Banks Rose is covered in hundreds of miniature yellow blooms cascading to the ground. An old-fashioned Bridal Wreath Spirea with its branches arching to the ground in a fountain-like growth habit is loaded with showy double white flowers in clusters of three to six that resemble a bride’s wreath. I still claim the Kwanzan Cherry tree even though it is now on our son’s property. Its ruffled pink double pink blossoms are some of my favorite blooms. All four of these blooms make up an arrangement with a few tulips from the grocery store. 

A fluffle of moss bunnies hopped up to the picnic table. A ‘Charming’ tablecloth with  Mary Lake-Thompson napkins and Williams Sonoma enchanting ‘Famille Rose’ bunny plates!

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I often shared my sweet Daddy and his stories on m I often shared my sweet Daddy and his stories on my blog. My precious Daddy passed away peacefully on March 26th at the age of 94, surrounded by his beloved family! He was born during the depths of the Great Depression. That may have been part of the reason he was always content and loved the simple things. 

“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1

After high school graduation he signed to play professional baseball with the Cleveland Indians Organization. His baseball career was cut short when he was drafted in the army. He was seriously wounded in the Korean War and was awarded a Purple Heart and two bronze stars. Upon returning home, he married my beautiful Mother and they shared 54 wonderful years together before she passed away suddenly. 

My brother and I grew up in a Christian home, bathed in love, calm, security, and contentment, under the care of the two finest parents anyone could have. Daddy was known as Pawpaw to his three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 

My heart is broken, he was the best Daddy a girl could have. I know he is present with the Lord and I rejoice in that promise, knowing too, that my Mother is also in the eternal presence of our Heavenly Father. 

For more of my Daddy’s story, click the link in my bio.
Happy first day of Spring! One of my favorite bloo Happy first day of Spring! One of my favorite blooming trees of springtime is the Kwanzan Cherry! I love pairing them with my Snowball Viburnum blooms to make a lovely flower arrangement!

Wishing you a most beautiful day!

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Welcome to Sunshine Cottage and the March edition Welcome to Sunshine Cottage and the March edition of Tea on Tuesdays. My inspiration for teatime is the beautiful linens from @april.cornell With the celebration of their 50th anniversary, many Heritage Prints from the archives have returned. Eden is one of the beautiful patterns that has returned. It is a soft purple paradise where butterflies float, roses bloom, and soft sage leaves levitate. As an April Cornell Brand Ambassador, I was gifted these gorgeous linens! I have been a collector of @april.cornell linens for many years…the floral patterns resonate with my love of English Country. 

I am serving my favorite, Earl Gray tea, from an Eileen’s Reserve teapot. Teacups by Grace Teaware and vintage Rose Chintz salad plates by Johnson Brothers add more floral patterns to the mix. Japanese Magnolia blooms were cut from my garden and placed in a lilypad teapot!

Mary @ homeiswheretheboatis.net and I welcome Nancy @nance_endless_summer as our special guest! LINK in bio for the blog posts. Have a wonderful day!

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ A few photos from Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ A few photos from our visit to ☘️ Ireland, The Emerald Isle and a tablescape in our Appalachian Foothills ☘️

“May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow.
 May the soft winds freshen your spirit.
 May the sunshine brighten your heart.
 May the burdens of the day rest lightly 
 upon you.
 And may God enfold you in His love.”

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It felt like spring today with a high in the upper It felt like spring today with a high in the upper 70’s. Do you ever forget what you have? I do, so I compiled a partial catalog of my teapots. I have included some here and more on my blog. Click the LINK in my profile to see more! 

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Happy Monday! With March bringing the promise of s Happy Monday! With March bringing the promise of spring and looking forward to our garden awakening, I planted a blooming bulb garden in my Sunshine Cottage! The butcher block countertop under a window, was a perfect place for a mini garden. Muscari, hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils danced in the sunlight and filled the cottage with an amazing fragrance! 

It is Monday Morning Blooms with friends Lidy @frenchgardenhouse Shannon @bellebleuinteriors and Mary homeiswheretheboatis.net

LINK in bio to view blog posts

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Hello friends, I don’t know about you, but I am Hello friends, I don’t know about you, but I am ready for spring. Meteorological Spring begins this Saturday, March 1 and I am going with it. I have pulled spring flower arrangements from my blog archives. I hope you enjoy the flower therapy! You can see all of them by clicking on the  LINK in bio.

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Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the Sunshine Cottage whe Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the Sunshine Cottage where it is warm and cozy on this cold February day. It is Tea on Tuesdays and I have set a tea table with the “Blue Roses” collection that was a collaboration between @victoriamagazine and @april.cornell The exclusive porcelain pattern and matching linens have been used many times and I still enjoy their blue and white beauty. Instead of fresh flowers, porcelain ones require no arranging. Sweet treats pair perfectly with a traditional English Breakfast tea. I am joining friends Sarah @sjpa48 and Mary homeiswheretheboatis.net

#teaontuesdays #teatime #victoriamagazine #aprilcornell #southernladymag #teatimemagazine #thecottagejournal #teatimepoetry #porcelainflowers #pjssunshinecottage #everydaylivingwithbutchandpam
Happy Thursday and Valentine’s Eve! In celebrati Happy Thursday and Valentine’s Eve! In celebration of the day, I pulled images from my blog archives for inspiration❤️💗❤️

Wishing everyone a lovely Valentine’s Day ❤️

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Happy first Monday of February! After so many cold Happy first Monday of February! After so many cold days, we are experiencing a tease of spring with a 73 degree day that is forecast. After the gray and cloudy days, I needed a dose of color and decided to set a colorful citrus themed brunch! Using a bird gold and pewter stand, I mixed a citrus medley of lemons, oranges, and limes with pink and white carnations as the centerpiece. The table is highlighted with blue and white dishware. Fresh squeezed orange juice, French-pressed coffee and sweet treats of lemon poppyseed muffins, lemon cake with lemon icing, and lemon pastries are perfect for a small brunch. A faux lemon topiary belonged to my beloved Mother and seemed a perfect addition to a citrus-themed table! You are invited to join me and my Monday Morning Blooms friends, Lidy @frenchgardenhouse Sarah @sjpa48 and Mary homeiswheretheboatsis.net by clicking the LINK in my bio!

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Welcome to Sunshine Cottage where I have been fluf Welcome to Sunshine Cottage where I have been fluffing for Valentine’s Day! For many years my Sweetheart and I have celebrated February 14th at home where it is quiet, no reservations are required, and we always have a table by the window! 

I love the traditional colors of red and pink! Frilly carnations fill a vintage Staffordshire, ‘Charlotte’ pitcher which rests on an antique Limoges plate with a velvet gold-crowned heart. The plate stack consists of a Royal Stafford ‘Asiatic pheasant’ dinner plate, American Atelier ‘Baroque’ luncheon/salad plate, Johnson Brothers, ‘Winchester’ salad plate, and a vintage pierced Bavarian rose plate! I am a huge fan of mixing colors, patterns, and textures for a collected look. 

I have joined 17 table stylists for a Valentine’s Day Blog Hop. Click the LINK in my bio to see all of the Valentine inspiration!

#southernladymag #valentineday #valentinestablescape #valentinesday #victoriamagazine #romanticdecor #traditionalstyle #replacementsltd #flowermagazine #thecottagejournal #pjssunshinecottage #everydaylivingwithbutchandpam
Happy Tuesday! On this very cold winter’s day, I Happy Tuesday! On this very cold winter’s day, I am serving my favorite tea, Earl Grey, in the Sunshine Cottage where it is warm and cozy! The magic of dancing sunlight enhances the table that is dressed with a warm tartan plaid throw repurposed as a tablecloth! ‘Winter Fauna’ bird salad plates from Pottery Barn (many years ago and now discontinued) remind me of the birds I watch from my kitchen window during the winter season. The Grace Teaware set adds more blue and white to the Spode ‘Blue Room’ dinner plates. Sweet treats were placed on a stack of Bordallo Pinheiro plates! A darling Hummel ‘Icy Adventure’ depicts a scene of an outdoor frozen pond with a pair of sweet ice skaters, a rosy cheeked boy and girl who have fallen down on the ice. I am sharing Tea on Tuesdays with Shannon @bellebleuinteriors and Mary homeiswheretheboatis.net Link in my Bio will take you to my blog post! Stay warm and safe!

#teaontuesdays #teatime #teatimemagazine #teatimepoetry #victoriamagazine #southernladymag #pjssunshinecottage #tea #graceteaware #everydaylivingwithbutchandpam
Happy Thursday! Mid January with cold weather and Happy Thursday! Mid January with cold weather and I am thinking about my spring and summer garden! I have ordered seeds that are to arrive tomorrow…zinnias, sunflowers, and giant marigolds! On today’s blog post (LINK IN BIO) I am sharing my photo journal from 2024’s garden! Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and join me.

#mygarden #gardening #cottagegarden #gardendesignmag #gardengatemagazine #southernladymag #victoriamagazine #gardener #gardeninglife #everydaylivingwithbutchandpam
My precious family enjoying a rare snowfall in Ala My precious family enjoying a rare snowfall in Alabama!
Rare scenes in our Northeast Alabama Foothills! # Rare scenes in our Northeast Alabama Foothills!

#snowday #winterwonderland #everydaylivingwithbutchandpam
On this cold, gray, and wintry day I am sharing fl On this cold, gray, and wintry day I am sharing flower therapy to hopefully brighten your day! On the blog today is a review of my 2024 Monday Morning Blooms! Joining me are my friends, Lidy @frenchgardenhouse and Mary homeiswheretheboatis.net 

CLICK LINK IN BIO for blog post! I hope everyone stays safe and warm!

#mondaymorningblooms🌻 #floralarrangement #flowerarrangement #southernladymag #victoriamagazine #flowertherapy #everydaylivingwithbutchandpam #tablesetting #tablescapes
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