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17 Apr

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton

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Sweetness comes in many forms, but none quite so e

Sweetness comes in many forms, but none quite so endearing as snowdrops, marching like valiant little soldiers, out of the dregs of winter.
#snowdrops
#snowdropseason

I feel like I’ve been afraid a lot lately. I’

I feel like I’ve been afraid a lot lately. I’m a rather timid person, and it’s scary to step out of my comfort zone. But I want to learn to grow in boldness, to not care what others think of me, to take a stand for what I believe, to face my fears and laugh at them . . . even if it is only one small step at a time.
#afraid
#beboldbeyou
#trustgod

The squirrels here are too smart. The have figured

The squirrels here are too smart. The have figured out how to open the lid on a feeder meant solely for the birds. As you can see, he crawls in and eats while sitting inside. And living in a neighborhood with streets lined with 70-year old oak trees, there is no shortage of squirrels and shenanigans going on.
#squirrel
#birdfeeder
#birdfeeders
#birdfeeders
#birdfeedersofinstagram

You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you. Jo

You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you. John15:16
A story of a sweet Chickadee who taught me how to trust God . . . on the blog today. (link in bio)
#chickadee
#chickadees
#blackcappedchickadee
#trustinggod
#trust
#lessonslearned
#mantledecor
#trustingod

Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand: forget no

Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand: forget not the helpless. You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and listen to their cry, defending the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may oppress no more.
Psalm 10: 12, 17-18
#church
#bodyofchrist
#awakening

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas 🎄 #merr

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas 🎄
#merrychristmas
#christmas
#christmasdecor
#shinybrite
#vintageornaments

Hot chocolate anyone? #hotchocolate #santa #sant

Hot chocolate anyone?
#hotchocolate
#santa
#santamug

It’s Christmas cookie time . . . on the blog tod

It’s Christmas cookie time . . . on the blog today.
#christmas
#christmascookies
#shinybrite

Jingle all the way. #pinecones #rustybells #jin

Jingle all the way.
#pinecones
#rustybells
#jinglebells
#christmas
#jinglealltheway

Another early snow that leaves us living in a wint

Another early snow that leaves us living in a winter snow globe . . . on the blog today.
#winter
#christmasgarland
#snow
#wonterwonderland

It doesn’t take a lot to create Christmas ambien

It doesn’t take a lot to create Christmas ambience. The older I get, the more I find “less is more” . . . on the blog today.
#ambience
#lessismore
#vintage
#shinybright
#chistmasdecorations

Snow ❄️ in early December - what a sweet winte

Snow ❄️ in early December - what a sweet winter surprise.
#snow
#december
#decembersnow
#winteriscoming

Happy Thanksgiving! #thanksgiving #givethanks #h

Happy Thanksgiving!
#thanksgiving
#givethanks
#happythanksgivng

More photos of my currently favorite summer annual

More photos of my currently favorite summer annual enjoying the last of our 70-80 degree days. I think this might be Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’, but not sure since I can’t find the tag. It has the most unusual and wonderful fragrance that I can only describe as a mixture of citrus and something else.
#salvia
#salviawendyswish
#sage
#summerannuals

I’ve been taking my hot pink salvia in the green

I’ve been taking my hot pink salvia in the greenhouse every night because I can’t bear to say goodbye to it or let the frost claim it. It has been so warm this week and every morning, before I can even set it down on the ground, the bees are all over it. They are so happy and crawl all the way inside the blooms drinking to their hearts 💕 delight. You only know they are in there when you see their little bee bums.
#bee
#salvia
#beesinthegarden

A big buck in the front yard this morning. We usua

A big buck in the front yard this morning. We usually don’t see the bucks come up into the neighborhoods, but this herd of 7 had 2 bucks in it. They walk the sidewalks, eating the abundance of acorns lying on the tree lawns. They are a nuisance when eating your flowers, but a glimpse of extravagant beauty when they’re behaving.
#deer ##deerseason #bucks #nature #natureinthecity

Keeping my fall mantel simple this year to make li

Keeping my fall mantel simple this year to make life easier. I’m realizing it doesn’t take much to make a quiet statement. Full mantel on the blog today.
#fall
#falldecor
#falldecorating
#manteldecor
#mantel
#autumndecor
#simpledecor

I put this vintage arched window frame on Facebook

I put this vintage arched window frame on Facebook to sell, and then found a place in my dining room where I love it. No one has bought it, and that’s fine with me.
#vintage
#vintagestyle
#windowframe
#vintageframes

First frost. #frost #winterkale #kale

First frost.
#frost #winterkale #kale

Finally finished deck makeover . . . on the blog t

Finally finished deck makeover . . . on the blog today. Before and after photos.
#deck
#deckmakeover
#diy
#diyprojects
#deckliving

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