Reason to Carry On

Romans 8:28

28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

(This is a hard truth to accept, especially when we think of the horrors that occurred on September 11th.)  

Romans 8:35

35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

36As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

37Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

38For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

39Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

(Thank you, God, for always being with us.)

Gasp!

Would you look at this kitchen! I think it is incredible. I found this picture on the Country Living web site, with no credit given.
I wonder who did the design work. I am smitten!

I'm Ready to go Back!

The lovely Blackberry Farm, again...

This is The Barn.  Every night, this is where you go for dinner.  Did I mention that we averaged a three hour meal--every night!  Each bite I took was wonderful.  How does apricot sorbet sound?  

The interior design work all over Blackberry was just perfect.  It is my understanding that all of the newer buildings were designed with Suzanne Kasler and the Blackberry Design Group.  Be sure to check out this months issue of Southern Accents magazine.  They have put together a beautiful spread on Blackberry--a visual treat.  

It's actually a bit strange seeing the interior of The Barn all lit up.  In the evenings, it's just the chandelier and candlelight--and stunning!

Here's another tidbit for you:  You don't have to stay at Blackberry Farm to enjoy dining at The Barn.  You may make reservations just to savor the cuisine!  Bon appetite indeed!

Didn't She carry Herself Well?

Navajo Now?

Trivial question to the Southern fashionistas out there...

Can you wear your Navajo's after Labor Day? 

My take on it is that if the shoe is trimmed in white, it's a no-no.

If  you have darker colors and the weather is still hot as blue blazes, go ahead and wear them!

What's your take on this oh, so not important matter?

Thank you, thank you very much!

I won an award! How honored I feel. Thanks so very much to Tickled Pink.

She is such a kind blogger.  I enjoy reading her inspiring and fun post.  

When you accept this award, there are a few rules that go along with it. They are as follows:

1. Put the logo on your blog
2. Add a link to the person who awarded you
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs 

(well, I can't do 7 just now, but I've got a start with 4!)
4. Add links to those blogs on yours
5. Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs

Here are my picks:

Pearls and Grace-she IS an angel, I promise!  (She's having a baby and may not be updating just now.)

Cote de Texas-this gal has great taste.  I'd hire her any day.  If she ever has a book sale.  I'm there!

Shabby Princess-funny, funny, spunky gal.  A treat to read.

The Rauths-so sweet, kind and enjoyable.  

I encourage you to go visit these other blogs, if you don't frequent them already.  It's this great networking that opens us up to new friends and fun reads!

Ahhhhh!

I STILL haven't downloaded my Blackberry Farm pictures! I'm so sorry! I know that there are several of you itching to see them. I PROMISE a HUGE post as soon as I get them onto the computer! In the mean time, here are two.
The pond and mushrooms.

They grow the mushrooms onsite. It's a fascinating, time consuming process. They cut logs, soak them, drill holes in the logs, and place spores in the holes. When a whitish fungus appears--you'll have delicious mushrooms in about a week!

Hope yall had a great Labor Day Weekend!