Everyday Living

The Fading Garden

September 13, 2018~ Gardening

“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 ‭

Hello sweet friends. As Florence makes landfall today, my heart is very heavy for all those who live in harm’s way. My thoughts are with you and I am praying for your safety. I do know and can rest in this: God is and will remain in control…even in a potentially tragic time like this.

As we enter into the fall season, the garden is starting to fade…bringing out a whole new look. Today we will take a stroll around to see how much it has changed! You can see all of my gardening posts here. I want to remind you that Monday, September 17 will be our last Gardens Galore Link Party for 2018. I welcome all garden posts, or garden related posts, and if you have your porches or patios decorated for fall you are welcome to link those. It has been so hot here, I haven’t even bought pumpkins or mums. Grab a glass of iced tea and join me in my fading garden!

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The sunshine ligustrums are still bright and haven’t faded at all, but…

…the vanilla strawberry hydrangeas have faded…READ MORE

Tablescape Tuesday: Roosters On Parade

September 11, 2018~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:12‬ ‭

Happy Tuesday sweet friends. As I am watching the projected path of Hurricane Florence, I am praying for all of you who are in harm’s way. I am sure you are getting prepared and battening down the hatches.

I would be amiss not to mention the significance of this day 17 years ago. It’s one of those moments that everyone remembers where they were when our country was attacked and those Twin Towers fell. As Americans, we will always remember the tragedy of that day and the lives that were lost.

With hurricanes lined up in the ocean, and the grief our country experiences on this day, 9/11, sharing a tablescape seems rather frivolous, but hopefully this will be a bright spot in your day!

Late Sunday afternoon was challenging as ominous thunderstorms and lightning were nearby. I set a record time of one hour to set the table, photograph, take it down, and put it all away. Why can’t I always do that? Please grab a garden chair and join me for a rooster parade!

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I had no ideas for a tablescape this week and to be perfectly honest, that happens often. I opened up my linen closet to look at tablecloths and my eyes fell on a lovely French inspired toile one. I remembered that I had napkins that matched the border on the cloth, so a plan quickly developed!