Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 109

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!”
Psalms‬ ‭100:1-2‬ ‭
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Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son
And now let the weak say, “I am strong” Let the poor say, “I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us”
Don Moen


“Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture… 

 
…enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭100:3-5‬ ‭

 
We are not in the insurance business, but we do have plenty of green lizards!

 
The leaves are falling!

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A Christmas Dream

~ Christmas, Decorating, Holidays

 “I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,
and I will glorify your name forever.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭86:12‬ ‭

Have you started decorating for Christmas yet?  We are in the beginning stages here at the Richardson home, expecting to finish within the next week or so!  Christmas decorating can be so much fun, yet so overwhelming at the same time…because the possibilities are endless!  I love to walk into someone’s home and see their style incorporated in with the garland and tinsel!  But do you decorate your bedroom for the holiday?  It can be as simple as a new pillow or as over-the-top as the ones we will take a look at today!  

Do you remember my post “…A Long Winter’s Nap…” ?  It has been one of my most viewed posts, so apparently bedroom decorating for Christmas is pretty popular!  As I was looking around, I found a few more that are so cozy and festive…let’s take a peak!

 
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But today, you’re in for a real treat!  We will re-visit the Caroline House to take a look at one of the most beautiful Christmas bedrooms I have ever seen!  All of the details, French furnishings, and flowers…oh my!  It is a Christmas dream!  Grab a cup of coffee, find a comfortable chair, and get ready for a visual feast!


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The Stockings Were Hung: A Collection Of Christmas Mantels

~ Christmas, Decorating, Holidays

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:3-4‬ ‭

Can you believe it is November 15?  We have a little over 5 weeks before Christmas…and it’s definitely not too early to start thinking about Christmas decorating!  This past weekend, we pulled out some small trees to go in my dining room window and I caught the Christmas decorating spirit!  It took my mind to beautifully decorated trees, smells of pine and cinnamon, twinkling lights, and mantels decorated with garlands of magnolia and cedar!

  Whether its an elaborate decorating job or simply stockings hung by the chimney with care, chances are your mantel gets a little Christmas love!  One special memory I treasure is decorating my Mother’s mantel for Christmas and she loved whatever I did!  

  Today, let’s take a look at some ideas for those mantels…be sure to check out my Pinterest Board Joyeux Noel!

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This is unique…magnolia leaves formed into a bow!


A perfectly balanced mantel!

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