The Smokies

                                                                             

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Dinner for Two

We don't often have an intimate dinner for two at our house.  But if we did, wouldn't this be a lovely setting to enjoy during this time of year??

 Stemware by Gorham.

 I picked up these cute napkins at Kohl's.

 "Autumn Harvest" soy candle by Illume.  Made in the USA.

 Fall dishes were from Target a few years ago.

 Acorn Salt and Pepper - Cracker Barrel

 Autumn Delight by Johnson Brothers.

 Dinner music by Greg Howlett

It's always a pleasure to have you stop by.  Enjoy your change of season, wherever you are :-)

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Tablescape Thursday

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Easy solution

 For years, ever since we moved into this house 13 years ago, I have tried to figure out how to hang garland and lights from the mantel. It has been a challenge using masking tape, painters tape or anything that might hold it down. I did not want to drill a hole into the wood of the mantel.

So I recently thought about using those hooks that are removable. And amazingly they worked!

This is what I used. Dollar Tree find.

Stick it on top of mantel.

And here is the garland, hanging pretty as you please.

Can't wait to put up the Christmas lights :-)

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I will sing to the Lord

 

.......being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything."
Act 17:24-25

Can we look at the blazing of the sky and not see the wonders of the maker of this world?

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Fall Shadows

This morning, when I saw the sunlight streaming in the windows, I was taken by the lovely fall shadows playing on the coffee table.  

 

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Against the Wind

 

Against the Wind by Amanda Cabot returns Louisa Vaughn back to her hometown of Sweetwater Crossing. .

Finding an injured man by the side of the road lengthens her stay. Having set his broken leg, she feels compelled to stay and help Josh Porter with his recovery. Although Sweetwater Crossing is in need of a Doctor, the people are against her, even though she has studied with a medical Doctor and is an experienced midwife. Her deep desire is to be a healer in light of opposition to women doing so

Josh Porter is in Texas gathering information to help him achieve his Grandfathers approval for ownership of his New York business. The delay and loss of his beloved horse sets him back.  But his dream is redirected, and his friendship with Louisa turns his heart in a new direction.

I enjoyed this uplifting historical romance. Ms Cabot has written a heartwarming engaging story. Ms. Cabot's writing keeps interest by bringing romance and suspense into the plot. A great historical fiction novel, which is a stand alone story.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Glorious colors of Autumn

Living in Florida, there are no beautiful fall colors that our northern neighbors enjoy.  But a few years ago I was visiting my friend who lives in the frozen north, and lavished in the colors of autumn.

I live in the land of sunsets, but how could you not drink in this gorgeous display.

And this is my favorite picture.  It was taken in the back of a Quilt shop in Charm Ohio.  

It almost looks like a postcard, doesn't it??

A little stroll down memory lane for me, but a lovely reminder of the glorious colors of Autumn.

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