Oaks of Beauty

Happy September! This past August, I had the opportunity to travel to the Golden Isles of St. Simons with my parents. oh, so many sweet memories of my childhood. My mom was at peace as we entered the Island saying, “These oaks are just so beautiful, I love it here.”

The oaks bring such peace and tranquility. They are stately and beautiful. The oaks have seen so many generations come and go, having been a part of so much life.

Isaiah refers to God’s people in this way as “Oaks of Righteousness, the planting of the Lord would be glorified.” Isaiah 61:3 These oaks are a picture of how God sees you and me. “The word oak, like the word pillar, connotes both strength and stability. “(sermonwriter.com)

He has planted us where we are in the world to stand tall, offer beauty, bring strength, lifting arms like branches praying for our neighborhood and world. The beauty of a tree stands the test of storms and relishes as the Sun and Rain nourish it. We are like the tree in that we are nourished by the God’s word . The word is the living water and God, The Son and Holy Spirit is what causes us to grow in beauty and strength.

God has planted me in Brookhaven and given me and Marilyn a business to grow. We desire this business to bring beauty to those near and far. The products we offer reflect the components of Isaiah 61. The heart of the passage is to bring restoration to God’s people.

God has placed Uncaged on our hearts to help free these precious women in Romania from the horrendous crime of human trafficking. A portion of each purchase from Peony Market provides funds to help these women obtain freedom and to thrive through healing programs at the Sanctuary in Romania. We are currently curating gift packages for business owners to offer their clients or employees. For example, we can curate a gift package for real estate agents to show client appreciation at closings. So, please contact us at sharon@peonymarket.co with any individual needs. We can design a unique gift for you, so you don’t have to shop for a gift card or special gift. Also, please mark on your calendar Nov. 11th and 12th for our Fall Event. Join us in supporting Uncaged by shopping with us giving these women a chance to grow into beautiful well watered Oak Trees.

Here are some of our Oaks of Righteousness products:

A Charcuterie Board Offering Your Favorite Things

A Gorgeous Wine Decanter Letting Wine Breathe

Oil And Vinegar Decanters With Our Greek Olive Oil And Vinegar Paired With A Dipping Bowl

Please tell us how we can help you with gifts this season and in turn help women at Uncaged become beautiful Oak Trees!

Grateful,

Sharon Moye

Sunflowers

Fall is officially here! My favorite time of the year. The refreshing, crisp mornings are nearly upon us and soon we will have opportunities to pull those boots and sweaters from under the bed. For me, this season always brings to mind my mother-in-law wearing an adorable seasonal apron and her jean jacket with appliquéd sunflowers on it. They were absolute favorite flowers. She also had a beautiful urn with silk sunflowers that were displayed all year long. They brought her joy and she consistently surrounded herself with them.

There is a reason why so many people enjoy these beautiful, sun facing flowers. It is because these flowers are known for being “happy flowers” that create an atmosphere of beauty. They symbolize adoration, loyalty and longevity.

Sunflowers brighten a kitchen and make you smile as you place them in a vase. Personally, I like to add pops of color to sunflower arrangements, making an interesting bouquet, although they are beautiful by themselves.

A beautiful arrangement of sunflowers sets the tone for any gathering. Whether it is tailgating, a cookout or a simple family gathering, they bring joy. And that’s why we’ve chosen to offer a beautiful hand-screened 28” tea towels with sunflowers, the lingo “love” and “kindness wins” printed on them. These cheerful towels add that touch of fall to your kitchen. They also make great hostess gifts!

To continue the theme of fall gatherings, you can make a beautiful spread by including one of our Farmhouse Pottery’s ash wood cheese boards. Choose a delicious recipe from our Small Bites or Bites on a Board cookbooks, too. They include inspiring bites and dinners to choose from this season. These scrumptious meals and bites create beauty for any gathering. Finally, we also have tote bags with hand screened sunflowers, and the lingo “love” and “kindness,” too. They make great totes for a picnic this fall, going to the gym or to market. These totes share the message to the world with life giving words and art!

Sunflower in French is “torunesol,” which means “turn with the sun.” I love that because as believers in Christ we only bring life to others by turning to Christ. As we are filled with his light daily we display His glory! Enjoy this fall season delighting in Christ knowing He gave us this gorgeous season. Soon, trees will be changing, displaying colorful hues to paint the sky.

Share the joy of sunflowers and these beautiful cheese boards, cookbooks, tea towels and totes with friends and family this season. Let’s embrace the season creating joy all around you!

Happy Fall!

Sharon