Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 119

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“Let me dwell in your tent forever!  Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! “
Psalm 61:4
  
“He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, that shadows a dry, thirsty land;
He hideth my life in the depths of His love, and covers me there with His hand,
And covers me there with His hand”
-Fanny Crosby

 
“For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name”
Psalm 61:5


You’ve probably noticed by now that we live in an area surrounded by water…lakes, waterfalls, and a river that runs right through our city!  This is Desoto Falls near Mentone, AL.  Photo courtesy Appalachian Aerial Photography

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Coffee Table Talk: Children At Play

~ Decorating

“Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.”
‭‭James‬ ‭3:13‬ ‭

Well, hello February…you sure snuck in on us! So far, we have had very little winter in our Appalachian Foothills.  We had a few days here and there, but I wouldn’t say it has been a normal winter for us!

By now you know I don’t move things around in my home very often….but it hasn’t always been that way!  As a matter of fact, when we first married Butch never knew where his chair might be!  It was almost like a game…and after many years of that, let’s just say I got tired so I stopped!  These days I rarely move furniture, but I do enjoy moving a few accessories just to enjoy them in a more prominent place!  One of the things I like to change up a bit is my coffee table…adding a little something here, some fresh flowers there!  So today, I’m sharing our simple winter coffee table with you!  You’ll notice a bronze sculpture that I have had at least fifteen years as the focal point…it remains one of my favorite pieces! I will enjoy it for a few weeks and then return it to its home.  It is extremely heavy, so moving it is a chore!  It’s a fun piece and I just love the children at play!


 
The bronze sculpture features five children holding hands, notice the middle child is much smaller and they have her suspended in the air.  Do you remember the carefree days of childhood?  So many children no longer play outdoors…they are glued to video games and electronic devices!  I remember playing hide-and-seek, mother may I, hopscotch, red rover…who needed toys?!
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Tablescape Tuesday: A French Scarf

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭121:1-2‬ ‭

We all know that French women have that certain “je ne sais quoi”!  They can take a very simple and basic outfit and turn it into the most stylish and elegant statement by one simple addition…a scarf!  While visiting Paris in 2006, I found a floral scarf with rich vibrant colors as I was shopping along streets near the Champs-Élysées.  Believe it or not, it was reasonably priced…so it of course had to come home with me!  Yes, scarves can finish off our outfits as that perfect accessory, but they also serve many more purposes! By now you may have noticed that scarves are no stranger to Tablescape Tuesday here at Everyday Living…they show up as table runners often!  I welcome you to the table today, where my inspiration is that long-ago purchase of “a French scarf”!


 
As you can see, the French scarf takes center stage at my table set for four.
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