Everyday Living

5 Places We Want To See

~ Travel

 “As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭27:19‬
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If you’ve been following our blog for any time at all, you’ve probably seen that our favorite place to be on the planet is our home here in the Appalachian foothills.  But, one thing we love to do is travel.  I guess you can say we are wanderlusts at heart!  But it hasn’t always been that way…

When Butch and I married, I had only been to three states, and he had been to maybe six or seven. The opportunity to see the world was only a dream. In those days, the possibility of traveling beyond the borders of a few southeastern states was believed to only be attainable by the wealthy. This world is a big place, and I am so grateful for the privilege of placing our feet on five continents and forty one countries. Travel has expanded our horizons, helped us understand different cultures, and enabled us to get a glimpse of what others may face in their everyday living.

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Tablescape Tuesday: The Greatest Of These

~ Food & Entertaining, Holidays, Tablescape Tuesday, Valentines Day

 “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:13‬ ‭

There are so many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day!  You can invite the ladies over for an afternoon of coffee and treats as seen here…because an afternoon of girl talk is always fun.  Of course, an evening in with Butch like I shared with you last week (seen here) is the absolute best! However, another sweet way to celebrate is to invite the family for dinner!  Our family gets together every Sunday and since Valentine’s Day falls on Sunday this year, we will celebrate together!  What better way to show love than to set a fun and whimsical table!


Heart placemats, napkins, and napkin rings make a fun Valentine’s tablescape!READ MORE

Winter Foyer: Rustic & Glam

~ Decorating

 “Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:11‬ ‭

 Most of the time when you walk into someone’s home, the foyer is the first space you see…and it often sets the tone of the entire house!  Does it make a guest feel welcome or is it off-putting?  Since it is usually a place to form first impressions, I always like for it to be a cheery spot with an array of interesting objects that typically tell a story! It is also a good place to add seasonal touches.  As you enter our foyer today, you will notice that the vignette is a little rustic and a little glam…and it suits us perfectly!

 I changed the foyer by moving lamps from the master bedroom…this pair is a favorite!READ MORE