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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 585

~ Appalachian Foothills, Simple + Southern Sunday, Winter

“May you be blessed by the Lord, who made heaven and earth!”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭115‬:‭15‬ ‭ESV‬‬

To get a more unobstructed view of this sunrise from one of my favorite spots would’ve required a long walk and climbing over a fence on a very cold Thursday morning. My knee and the lady in charge of my knee both indicated that I would have to make other arrangements. I think it turned out ok. The tree line brought its own interesting winter beauty to the scene. And I stayed close, remained on level ground, and avoided trouble!READ MORE

Forever Is Long Enough

~ Blog hop, Food & Entertaining, Tablescapes, Uncategorized, Valentines Day

Welcome sweet friends. I hope everyone stayed safe and warm during the winter storm that has impacted much of the country. A very cold week is on tap for many of us!

“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

I am joining seventeen table stylists to bring you a Valentine’s Day Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by my friend, Rita from Panoply. You will find the links for all of the beautiful table settings at the bottom of this post.

Welcome to Sunshine Cottage where love is in the air. For many years we have celebrated Valentine’s Day at home. It is quiet, no reservations required, and we always have a table by the window!READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 584

~ Aerial Photogaphy, Appalachian Foothills, Simple + Southern Sunday, Winter

“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭28‬ ‭ESV‬‬

When you’re unable to venture very far, but still long for a taste of how everything looks from the outside rather than an inside…you must call on your people and send them on a mission. A sunny winter day early last week made for a nice walk to the mailbox, and Pam took advantage of the opportunity, making a few photos along the way!READ MORE