Friday Favorites, No. 09

- autumn walk in the woods -

It's pretty nice living near our state's park specializing in maple trees. Stunning at this time of year. So are the more hidden treasures, like these toad stools.

Soul Food | Friday Favorites, No. 07

This magazine was one of my Friday Favorites over on Instagram a few weeks ago, but somehow I missed sharing it here. I have been so blessed by Set Apart magazine from the very first print copy several years ago and even before when it was purely online. While it's beauty has much to recommend itself, more importantly the truth the articles have spoken to my heart have been soul food. 

While the summer issue has been in our home for many months, I had not read more than a few article until recently. These words came wonderfully timed for my heart a couple weeks ago, when I was feeling particularly unfit and weak for God's calling on my life. I love how God's timing is always perfect!

Verses to ponder.

Friday Favorites, No. 06

- torenia -

We have a pot of torenia on our grill to add grace to that otherwise utilitarian item. This stunning plant blooms profusely all summer long. You may want to add this cheerful annual to your list for next summer!

Friday Favorites, No. 5

Everyday tasks made pretty.

Friday Favorites, Episode 04 | Thrifted

Today I chose a theme for my favorite things: thrifted treasures.

- antique dishes -

I have a goodly collection of dishes picked up at thrift stores over the years. Since I live with my parents, and their dishes are used every day, I on occasion pull out one of my favorites and use it to perk up a solitary meal.

- milk glass -

Can you tell I love white?

- vintage linens -

This particular hand embroidered cloth lives on my dresser most of the year. Someday it will wear out, but it will have lived a full and much admired life.

Friday Favorites, Episode 03

- Rapunzel cherry tomato -
So sweet and flavorful! And their growth habit is simply beautiful.

- freshly weeded and dug dirt -

- "Brave By Faith" free audio book by Alistair Begg -

Friday Favorites, Episode 02

- antimicrobial power of the sun for my down comforter -

- Earthley's "Throat Spray" for last week's bug -
It helped!

- daylilies -
They add so much vibrant color to the garden.

Friday Favorites, Episode 01

Here are things that are giving me joy or making my life easier these days. I doubt this will be a weekly series, but let it begin.

- 'Queen Elizabeth' tea rose -

- 'Fragrant Cloud' tea rose -

That photo and those names are explanation enough.

- rocks and brick fragment collected on our recent family vacation -

Rocks are the best souvenirs, in my opinion. 

- drTung's Smart Floss -

If you want to know what it is to have clean teeth, use this floss. (I buy mine from Thrive Market. Use this link to become a member and get 40% off your first order.)