“Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and
everything that moves in them!”
Psalm 69:34
Today, let’s celebrate the beach! I love the laid back style of coastal living! The colors of the sand and sea often bring back many wonderful memories of vacations spent along the Gulf Coast. As a young married couple, Butch and I would often take weekend trips to Panama City Beach. I could not wait to smell the saltiness of the ocean air and sink my feet into the white sand! Now, I mostly enjoy the beach from a covered balcony or a brisk walk along the shore as the sun rises–with a steaming mug of french roast coffee in hand, of course! I could really get used to everyday living at the beach!
So, today you are invited to kick off your shoes and pull up a chair at our beach-inspired table, but please no wet swimsuits!!
Let’s talk about layering and texture for your tablescapes. The linen table cloth purchased from Horchow at 30% off is the first layer. Grounding the center of the table is a beautiful quilted runner I found in Sete, France. I often use placemats as a layer over the cloth.
To add texture, I used wicker chargers and tray
This shell box was found at an antique shop and it becomes the focal point
Since I love details…
The hurricane globes are in my tablescapes on many occasions. Notice the sand and small shells. The pillar candles add subtle color to the table.
I had everything on hand and did not purchase anything for this beach tablescape!
The linen napkins were a true find at Pier 1– the embroidery is exquisite! The shell napkin holders are one of my favorite items on the table.
A close-up of the resin tortoise flat ware, ordered from Horchow. I use them often during the Fall season!
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11 
This post originally appeared here: September Summer ‘scape
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With many family photos and momentos, this is one of Patti’s favorite rooms! The rug is an antique Oriental.
On my visit in January, I attempted to photograph the master bedroom. It was a cloudy day and my photos didn’t turn out as well as I hoped! The bedroom is a sunny shade of yellow! The iron bed is classic with matelasse coverlet. The lamps were added while I was visiting and they work perfectly in the space! 
Small French chair is upholstered in toile. An antique bench sits at the foot of the bed! 
Silk plaid window treatments complement the triple window! 
You may have noticed by now that each week on Simple + Southern Sunday, we start off with a picture of a church. While all of the buildings you see from week to week are architecturally beautiful and eye-catching, the church is so much more. The church is not just a building…it is God’s people. This week, you will see the words of God and what he says about his bride, the church.
“For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another”
“Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind”
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“They are planted in the house of the 
