“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal…
…but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:19-21
Sweet springtime when trees begin to come back to life, like the Japanese Maple…
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“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
With spring’s arrival, I’m thinking all things gardening! If you have followed our blog for very long, you know that we spend most of our warm evenings in our little haven! We are prepared, and the garden cleanup is finished…we are ready to put down new mulch and get the ball rolling! Although most of what you see here at Everyday Living in the way of gardens is ours, we have also made a few stops by several public gardens that were stunning! I have loved then all, but by far my favorites are the private gardens that are not open to the public…the ones that families enjoy and take care of themselves! We have been fortunate to peek “beyond the gates” in many cities, but one of my favorites is one that I visited last year in my very own city. It is so beautiful, I believe it deserves a second look! The home I will take you to today has a European feel and is set in a heavily wooded area. The long drive leading to the house is covered in a canopy of trees with rhododendron and oak leaf hydrangeas on either side. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and let’s take a peek!
As we entered the gardens in the back of the house, the hydrangeas were in bloom in front of a screened porch.
This area would be perfect for morning coffee while listening to the birds chirping.
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“For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory”
2 Corinthians 1:20
Can you believe it, friends?! It’s the first day of a new season…so let me be the first to wish you a happy spring! If this is your first time here at Everyday Living, we are so glad you found us…and if you’re a regular reader, I always enjoy you being here! When this time of year rolls around, I am reminded of the sweet smells of honeysuckle and wisteria that fill the air and the colors that bloom all over are a bright spot in my day! Here in the Appalachian foothills, we got a jump start with daffodils blooming in February, and it got me thinking all things spring early! So, with that being said and in the spirit of ushering in spring, I am joining twenty-five other bloggers to bring you a week full of tablescapes! Our wonderful host, the lovely Chloe at Celebrate and Decorate, has organized this week long party that is sure to start off the season right! Pull up a seat and let’s all enjoy spring, sweet spring!
The sweet smell of spring greets me as I walk through our dining room…
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