All Things Bright and Beautiful

The LORD God

Made Them All

‘wild is the music of autumnal winds the faded woods’.

William Wordsworth

And

A

Frosty November Moon

I was prepared for it. Under an overcast sky, the autumn foliage seemed to glow. There was a change coming – our first freeze. 

November’s full moon shone brightly surrounded by a few fleeting clouds. it seemed to be aptly named – Frosty Full Moon.

I was able to catch a few blue hour pictures before the sunset. The clouds were a glorious pink, the colors of fall seemed deep and vibrant. I expected to awake to the chilly affect of a frosty night.

But not so, even still.

I covered a few delicate plants that need to be brought indoors. I did not cover the summer annuals, expecting to have to pull them up today

 – giving them every fleeting hour of brilliant blooming time.

But, they were still there!

I thought of the song, “All Things Bright and Beautiful”

 All things bright and beautiful,

All creatures great and small,

All things wise and wonderful,

The Lord God made them all.

 Each little flower that opens,

Each little bird that sings,

He made their glowing colours,

He made their tiny wings.

All things bright ...

 The rich man in his castle,

The poor man at his gate,

God made them high and lowly,

And ordered their estate.

All things bright ...

The purple headed mountain,

The river running by,

The sunset and the morning,

That brightens up the sky;−

All things bright ...

The cold wind in the winter,

The pleasant summer sun,

The ripe fruits in the garden,−

He made them every one:

All things bright ...

 The tall trees in the greenwood,

The meadows where we play,

The rushes by the water,

We gather every day;−

All things bright ...

 He gave us eyes to see them,

And lips that we might tell,

How great is God Almighty,

Who has made all things well.

All things bright ...

(Amen)

My heart is lifted to the thought of all the

marvelous and wonderful things God has created

for us to enjoy – the seasons and the times,

the sights and the sounds –

They truly are beautiful –

Causing my heart to sing

How great our God truly is!

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AUTUMN

COLORS

I picked a few Oakleaf Hydrangea leaves to begin this tablescape. Then my eyes fell upon the berries of the Nandina bush along with the multi-colored leaves.

There it began.

I went around to the other side of the garden to

Pick some of these large, gorgeous, yellow Dahlias before a frost could singe them.

I thought they’d look great in this old blue and white coffee pot.

I used cream-colored plates with cobalt blue salad plates to nestle the Oakleaf Hydrangea leaf.

I used these vibrant orange napkins atop the blue and white placemat.

Green glasses added to the multi-colored

Autumnal table setting.

The setting sun set interesting patterns on the table setting giving even more warmth.

I just love the vibrant colors of this season!

We’re having baked potatoes stuffed with chili and all the fixins! A great heart-warming meal!

I hope you’re having a marvelous evening!

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A Return to Loveliness

Still

Finding Beauty

“Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.”

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Going away on vacations is fun, but it is so wonderful to return home. Most especially when you return to the smiling faces of loved ones and to the blessings of home.

We have been experiencing the chilly mornings of Autumn and the days are just perfect. Neither cold nor hot – just right.

I strolled through my garden this afternoon to see that so many of my flowers and roses are still giving me pleasure.

The transition into the seasons can be seen by the change in the color of the leaves and in the presence of seasonal flowers such as the Loquat blossoms, the Marguerite Daisies and the Mexican Sage.

Here and there roses are still blooming. 

I know my son will be pleased at the beauty of the rose, Sheila’s Perfume, that he gifted me last Christmas.

My husband’s Angel Trumpets will soon open, they open late in the season, I think they need a little more sun. Their fragrance is heavenly.

The Crape Myrtle are a must in a Southern Garden. They withstand the heat, drought and humidity and give such wondrous displays.

The Snapdragons are almost perennials here blooming from season to season. They go very well with the Pansies that I will soon be planting to beautify the garden this winter. The Marigolds grew from seeds left from last year's plants.

I placed my annual plants against the house before I left for the weekend – to give them extra protection agains the cold nights. I plan to over-winter my geraniums and hibiscus.

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A Return to Loveliness

Cherishing the Moments

 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. – Psalm 90:17

As the daylight hours shorten and the morning air takes on a crispness, I feel the need to savor each moment. In our temperate climate things are changing gradually. We are in the in-between time.

Autumn is newly born this year, yet Summer’s presence still lingers. The roses seem to take on a softer hue, the geraniums are flush with blossoms, annual marigolds, moss rose, petunia mix with the autumn sages, lilies and mums.

It is not yet time to put away the softer, lighter clothing of summer, but a light sweater draped across one’s shoulders may sometimes be needed.

Sometimes I feel as if I have one foot in Heaven and one foot firmly planted here on earth. I find myself contemplating my life’s history – the many blessings God has bestowed. I have seen so many changes in my life – the death of my parents, my brother, my grandparents, my aunt and an uncle. I have dear friends who live daily with chronic illnesses and display a gentle grace and love toward others. 

I see my children growing to become the adults I saw the promise of in their earlier years. I enjoy their company in a very different way, yet I miss small arms ‘round my neck inquisitive eyes and endless questions.

I feel that I am in the September of my own life.

I am hanging on to the vibrant life of summer, yet contentedly contemplating the gentler, settled time of as some would call it – becoming a ‘woman of a certain age’.

I forever want to be young at heart, always in awe of God, life and love.

Yet, I am happy to be secure in this time and place in my life. I am confident in my LORD in the promise of my future – I am cherishing each moment with thanksgiving – come what may.

 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatever state I am in to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:11-13

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