The Ways of Her Home

Embracing the homeward call

Virginia’s Autumn Foliage

Last week our family traveled through beautiful Virginia! We visited Williamsburg, Jamestown, Monticello, Mount Vernon, and Busch Gardens. We were also able to visit family which was the best treat of all. Next week I'll post more photos from each of our stops and visits (I have sooo many pics to sort through this week!) but for today, I just want to share some of the lovely fall foliage we enjoyed. I hope you're having a very happy and blessed autumn! I'll be back soon with lots of pictures and details from our week in Virginia. ... Read more

Girls’ Trip to Texas

Last week my daughter and I went to visit my married daughter in Texas and we had a lot of fun! Magnolia was beautiful, as always. I don't watch Chip and Joanna's show so I don't know much about them and therefor wouldn't really call myself a fan, but I do enjoy visiting Magnolia. We went for a couple of hours one morning to do a little walking around and grab some lunch from the food truck. The pizza is our favorite! The shops are a little expensive, so we didn't buy anything, but all of their products are beautiful! And they even had some Christmas items out which was exciting. Before leaving we got some refreshment from the coffee shop! Next, we went to ... Read more

Fluff the Nest Friday: A Little Pumpkin Inspo

Happy Friday! I've yet to display pumpkins at my front entrance because it's been so warm here and my past attempts at putting them out too early always resulted in them rotting before we made it to Thanksgiving. However, after my 52-degree walk this morning, I'd say we're turning a corner with the weather! Woohoo! My daughter and I took a trip to Texas this week to visit my married daughter (I'll have a post about that next week) and while enjoying some fun outings I noticed a lot of beautiful pumpkin displays that inspired some good ideas for my own home. Above are some pretty arrangements at the Fables bookstore and below are several more we saw at Magnolia. Something that ... Read more

San Antonio Trip

A couple of weeks ago we headed west to see our daughter and son-in-law in Texas! He was in between semesters and had the week off and she was able to get some days off her work as well. They live in Waco and had enjoyed a visit to San Antonio last summer, so they recommended we all take a couple of days to see that part of Texas. It was so much fun! I have a lot of photos, but I decided to go ahead and pack them all in one post so I can move on to other topics next week. But before we left Waco, we got to see our girl sing with her local chorus. It was an Irish themed program, and it was phenomenal— with a bagpiper! Having watched her perform in piano recitals, band and choral concerts, ... Read more

Pretty Things

Happy Monday, friends! I've been a little lowkey around here for a few months but not because anything is wrong or because I've been too busy. Actually, we had such a pleasantly slow spring for the first time in several years! As I entered my fifties a few months ago, I told my husband that I just wanted to be quiet for a bit and listen to God, slow down, block out other noises, think, and be purposeful moving into this new decade. I truly like where I am in this season of life! I enjoy having grown kids and I also enjoy still having a young one. I've been blessed with more time with my husband, more time with some friends, and even a little time for myself. I'm not talking about spa ... Read more

Auburn’s Botanic

After staying overnight in Pine Mountain, Georgia, we woke Sunday morning to this pretty sunrise! We got ready, checked out of our hotel room, and headed to breakfast at Country Kitchen for pancakes and coffee--delish! We could have driven back to our home church that morning, but my daughter had a bridal shower to attend in Auburn where my sister's family lives, so we went to their church with them and then enjoyed lunch all together afterwards. After lunch, we had a little time to kill before my daughter needed to be at the shower, so we went to walk around Botanic, a beautiful garden center, complete with greenhouses, restaurants, coffee/bakery, and gift shops. It is just the ... Read more

The Azalea Bowl

Continuing on our springtime visit at Callaway Gardens, the Azalea Bowl wasn't quite at its peak when we visited last weekend, but it was still a lovely walk just the same. Another week or two and this place will be exploding with blossoms! After walking through the Azalea Bowl, we continued onto other trails and then later checked into our room at the Callaway Lodge before heading to a delicious buffet at the Piedmont Restaurant. Too bad I didn't get a photo of my plate(s). Prime Rib, seafood, sides, salads, and the most amazing dessert bar ever made for a scrumptious birthday feast! ... Read more