Everyday Living

Sweet & Simple Vignette

~ Decorating, Valentines Day

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
‭‭John‬ ‭15:12‬ ‭

Happy Thursday dear friends! I hope you’ve all had a wonder-filled week and are getting ready for Valentine’s Day next week!  Here in Alabama, we have had lots of rain and gloomy skies over the past few days, but our weatherman says we are still in a a drought, so it is certainly welcome here!

You’ve probably noticed that I don’t change things up very often on tabletops or chests…maybe two or three times a year.  But since I had bought the spray roses and carnations at the grocery store, I decided I should use them!  I normally like to take photos with only natural light, but with the dark skies that wasn’t possible.  Today, I invite you into our foyer for a Sweet & Simple Vignette!

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  I added a few accessories to the Maitland Smith chest in the foyer…
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Romantic Tablescape: How Sweet It Is

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday, Valentines Day

“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:7-8‬a

Happy Monday sweet friends…and welcome to Everyday Living! I am so glad you stopped by.  I am excited to be participating in a Romantic Tablescape Blog Hop this week hosted by the talented Chloe from Celebrate & Decorate! You will find the full line up at the bottom of my post, and you will not want to miss any of them!

Valentine’s Day can take on many forms…of course it is the holiday set aside for love…but that can look different in all of our relationships.  One fun way to share love with your family and friends is to send a simple handwritten note or card in the mail.  It can truly make someone’s day, especially those who might be alone! My sweetheart and I always stay in to avoid the crowds and long lines for a seat in a restaurant! It is the same tradition that we have continued for many years! The table in our dining room is set for just the two of us…complete with our very favorite desserts…lots of sweet treats!  After all…how sweet it is to be celebrating forty-five years with the love of my life!  

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Candlelight always brings a little something extra to the table.  I often light candles for everyday dinners, not just special occasions, as well as beautiful music playing in the background!
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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 170

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Outdoors, Simple + Southern Sunday, Winter

 “I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;
    before the gods I sing your praise;…

  I bow down toward your holy temple
    and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,
    for you have exalted above all things
    your name and your word... 

 On the day I called, you answered me;
    my strength of soul you increased.”
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