Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 101

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”
John 1:1-2

 
“You’re the God of my days, the King of my nights, Lord of my laughter,
sovereign in sorrow, You’re the Prince of my praise, the love of my life
You never leave me, You are faithful, God of my days”
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“For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness”
Psalm 84:10


Although it’s still scorching hot, there are pumpkins everywhere…reminding us that it is indeed autumn!READ MORE

Dressed In Autumn Finery

~ Autumn, Decorating

 “And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:2‬ ‭

Hello, autumn! Since it is the first day of my favorite season, I’ve got some fun things to share with you!  Over the past month, we’ve had a lot of activity here at our house…there have been painters and builders and everything in between!  That means we’ve made progress on the work that needed to be done around here!  At one point, Butch suggested we make signs that said “Ladderville” and point them towards our house…there was a ladder around every corner!  

Our house and detached garage (that most people think is a guest house) has a shiny new coat of paint, the smaller building behind the detached garage has been pressure washed, the color of our wood siding is now Benjamin Moore’s “iron gate”, and do you remember That Particular Shade Of Blue?   My exterior doors are now proudly wearing “buxton blue” by Benjamin Moore!  But that’s not all…the long-awaited Perfect Pergola is over my patio, and hopefully, I will be posting it soon!  But let’s not get ahead of ourselves!  Today, we will be on our small front porch, which you’ve never seen before…and yes, it is dressed in autumn finery!  Let’s take a look!
 
I love adding simple things for an autumn porch… pumpkins, lanterns, and seasonal flowers.


This twig pumpkin wreath came from Kirkland’s and it adds the perfect touch to the door.
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Tablescape Tuesday: Early Autumn Evenings

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:16‬ ‭

Ready or not, here comes autumn…and I’m in the spirit of the season!  So far, you’ve seen my kitchen vignette and my foyer, and today, I am taking my favorite season to my favorite spot…the garden!  There are countless things I love about this time of year, with the shorter days that seem to invite rest being one of them!  Come have a seat and enjoy this early autumn evening with us! 


The only new items purchased for this setting are the pumpkins…don’t we love all things pumpkin?


The tablecloth is vintage and was a gift.  Faux leather chargers, pumpkin colored dinner plates, and leaf plates in different colors complete the dish stack.

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