Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 94

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

 “Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119:1‬ ‭

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This is amazing grace, this is unfailing love, that You would take my place
That You would bear my cross, You lay down Your life, that I would be set free
Oh, Jesus, I sing for all that You’ve done for me
Phil Wickham 


“Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,


who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!


You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.

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The Colors Of Provence

~ Decorating, Travel

“See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.”
‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:15‬ ‭

You all know how much I love books…to read, to decorate with, to get lost in…I just love books!  A couple of days ago, as I was rearranging and stacking books, my eyes were drawn to my collection about Provence.  Long before I ever visited this beautiful place, I dreamed about it and knew I wanted my feet to walk those cobblestoned streets!  For so many years, travel was not attainable for us, but I did the next best thing…I visited through books!  The warm colors, the fragrant smells, the earthy tastes…oh I wish I was there now!  Books made it so that I could get lost in a place that I had never even been!

Where was I?  Oh yeah, the family room!  As I took a little trip to Provence via the stack of books, I was inspired to create a vignette that is all things Provence!  My garden is full of sunflowers, lavender, and rosemary this summer, so that was my starting point…and everything else just fell into place!  Provence is one of my favorite destinations and hopefully we can return, but until then I can enjoy my colorful little spot of Provence in the family room!


I bought this beautiful antique country French chest many years ago (for a great price) and I have never regretted that decision.  The tapestry on top was made in Provence!

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The Perfect Pergola

~ Decorating, Gardening, Outdoors

“For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5:14‬ ‭

Last year when we did a complete overhaul of our backyard, we also started on a patio project.  We put down new tile, but it kind of fell to the wayside because it was so hot and we had exhausted our budget!  But, I have good news…after a year’s wait we are going to finish what we started! We are waiting on our contractor, who promises to be here in a couple of weeks!

I have been on the search for the perfect pergola and that means I have been pinning away!  You can visit my Pinterest Board “Outdoor Rooms” to see all of my ideas! At the bottom is the one that best fits our space!  Can’t wait to show you the finished design!

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Our pergola will serve the same purpose as this one – alfresco dining!

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