Shade is good and needed for our skin, our hearts, minds, and our spirits knowing that soon the season will change and we will then be seeking the warmth of the sun. The relief and refreshment found in the shade strengthens and prepares us for the sunshine we will soon find ourselves basking in!

It’s calling - do you hear it? Waves, seagulls, soft breezes, distant laughter, maybe even the faintest sound of an ice cream truck playing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” on repeat. It’s summer’s song - those sounds, sights, smells, tastes, and feelings that strike a chord within us reminding us of the very best of summer seasons gone by.

I love arriving at a table and seeing my name written on a little card inviting me to a meal and an evening with others that was planned and purposed. Place cards are elegant, thoughtful, intentional and are a simple yet beautiful way to let your table guests know that they have a specific place at your table. If you aren’t already using place cards, I highly recommend that you try them at your next gathering!