Subtle Green for St. Patrick's Day

The Wearing Of The Green 

Hi friends! Happy St. Patrick's Day! Yes, I know it's not until this coming Monday but I wanted to extend wishes a little early so I could share an idea for wearing green that's a bit more subtle in my opinion. Remember when we were in grade school and we would tell other kids that if they didn't wear green we would have to pinch them? All in good fun of course!

 My idea of wearing green includes more of an olive/dark green approach this year. I'm wearing olive green skinny pants with a patterned top by Indigo Soul that I found on sale at Cracker Barrel. The top is tunic style and has pretty patterns of leaves in many colors including green. It matches well with the pants and contains colors that can go through all seasons. I'm glad to have such a comfy and pretty outfit to wear, not just on St. Patrick's Day, but also on many other days as well. 

What combination of greens do you like to wear for St. Patrick's Day or for any other day for that matter? Be sure to wear green next Monday. You don't want to get pinched, you know!

The Mr. snapped this pic of me on our trail yesterday. It's the first time in almost six months since I have hiked. After the hurricane, and then my broken wrist and surgeries, I just wasn't able to go out on the trail. I kind of lost my confidence in being able to do so after falling and breaking my wrist. It all just seemed like too much. I'm told those feelings are normal and soon pass. So, I'm getting back on the horse, so to speak, and starting to hike again. It feels good and I'm using my walking sticks to support myself and they do help me feel more secure. The Mr. has worked really hard to get the trail clear of storm debris. You can see where trees had to be cut off the trail. There's still a lot of "mess" to clean up but it's much, much better than it was. As you can see, we have a beautiful sunset view on the trail now. I really like this picture. It speaks of hope and courage. 

I hope that you are doing well and having a good end to your week. May you feel God's blessings in your life.

Until Next Time,

☘ Debbie☘

A Few Lovely Things

 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.

This sweet photo of Cassie that The Mr. took recently. She is such a beautiful girl!

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