Enjoying Lovely Days
Hello friends! Today's post is picture heavy and includes lots of photos from lovely days and lovely things that have made me smile lately. I find that many days lately haven't been filled with lots of lovely things, especially if you watch the news. So, this is my attempt to get myself to focus on things in my life that are truly lovely.
Philippians 4:8 says:
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." So, here are some praiseworthy things in my life.
A few days ago, my dear friend, Sharon, and I went to lunch and tea at
tea at The Book and Bee Cafe in Hendersonville. What a lovely afternoon
it was.
The steps leading up to the cafe have titles of famous books inscribed.
Such a fun theme for a cafe to have.
Each room in the cafe has a particular theme. We dined in the "British
Room." This theme was right up my alley as I love everything British
and Royal!
Here's another wall in the "British Room." Even the tables in this room
were covered with British photos and memorabilia. I just loved it all!
Lunch was absolutely delicious as was our pot of tea. I highly recommend
the veggie quiche!
Each tea cup is a little different. Mine was a very pretty blue flower
design. I didn't ask for my favorite color, it was just given to me!
Sharon and I were all smiles during the whole visit to this
sweet cafe!
A few days later I was doing some thrifting and was inspired to
purchase this cute little teapot and the saucer to display on the
foyer table. It makes a very simple "in between" display for early
March. I say in between because Valentines is over and it's still
a bit early for Easter decor. I don't usually do much in the way
of decorating for St. Patrick's Day, but since the teapot and saucer
contain green that would fit the bill for St. Patrick's Day decor.
And next to the foyer table is our front door with the flower
basket and butterfly hanging on it. Again, a kind of "in between" look
for March.
This past Sunday I was blessed to be able to bring the message and
worship with the lovely folks at Tabernacle Methodist Church in
Swannanoa.
This was the second time I was invited to bring the message here. This
is such a sweet, historical church with a small congregation. They
are always so kind and welcoming. This church reminds me of the one
I attended during my growing up years.
And, finally, a few individual photos of lovely things that I just feel
like sharing......
This beautiful frozen waterfall with sun rays hitting it that The Mr.
snapped a photo of during one of his recent hikes.
These beautiful window toppers that my friend, Sharon, created by
hand for her living room. She is so very talented! The fabric material and
colors are just gorgeous.
My blue/green butterfly necklace that I enjoy wearing with a
favorite blue sweater.
The necklace was a gift to me from my AIG group when I
retired eight years ago. I know! Can you believe that I have
been retired for eight years already?! Where has time gone?!
And, finally, a picture of the British style phone booth in front of the
cafe where we dined. Isn't that a fun thing to have on display?
I really hope you have enjoyed a "this and that" type post on the blog
today. And I truly hope that you have smiled as you looked at the photos. That is my goal. To bring a smile to your face today.
I'll be back again with more from Debbie Styles Life. In the meantime,
take good care of yourselves!
Until Next Time,
Debbie This and That
