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In Celebration of a New Year
"...let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD." Psalm 105:3 ~This is the first week of the New Year, and its gone by so fast already ;)As I think back to last January, it's amazing how much has...
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Back Home
{A short update}For the past 3 weeks, I've stayed with a dear family (from our church) to help out, as the Mother just had a newborn! So having the opportunity to run a home, take care of their 4...
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'Tis the simple things in life...
Kneading dough for Buttermilk Dinner rolls~"And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts..."Genesis 18:5~Throughout this winter, we've really been enjoying our home canned-goods!...
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The Blessings of Everyday...
View of the side porch and cottage garden~*~These beautiful pre-spring days have flown by, and now the month is nearly over! Where has the time gone...please forgive my tardiness. I need to slow down...
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Springtime update
There's something beautiful about coming to the countryside. It used to be a well known cure for ailments. The clear fresh air. relaxing sounds of nature. Worries and stress are replaced with letter...
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The Quiet days of May
Although the days here have been pleasant, the strong winds of late are the result of the nearby tempest that has swept through the southern states & has affected many. Thank you for your...
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June inspirations and meal ideas...
The days here have been sweltering hot and dry, but I must say, the veggies growing on the vine have made it all worth it :) There's nothing quite like your first crop of tomatoes and cucumbers!~ A new...
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The Beauty of the Summer months
{A homemaker preserving fruit, 1943}I always look forward to the summer months.The plants that were so fiercely protected during the biting winds of March are now flourishing with harvest! One of my...
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Cottage Industry:Thoughts on working from home
When young women are interested in staying at home until marriage, the question often comes up: "What's there to do all day if I don't go out to work?" Everyone's situation is different...But if you do...
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A Patchwork of Days
~Taking time to mend a favourite dress~How delightful to wake up to cooler mornings...indeed even the sun has begun to set sooner, all signs of a new season that I welcome wholeheartedly!~ Throughout...
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Celebrating simplicity.
In the cottage garden, the abundance of flowers are in full bloom.~It's amazing that in only a few months, the bushes and flowers have really filled out and grown--adding fullness along the pathway....
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A Portrait of country living {& A Giveaway}
The last few weeks have been full with projects, keeping us outside while the weather is pleasant. I appreciate that Autumn is not the end of the gardening year, but rather the start of next year's...
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To my Readers...
Congrats to Ms. Lydia! I've contacted you with details :)There were 132 entries in the Giveaway, and the online random generator landed on #107! Many thanks to all who joined in, I wish I could send...
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Inspired.
I'm so grateful for our cottage; tucked away in the country. A small piece of the world where all we have is all that we need. I believe that a home is a lovely reflection of what inspires you.~A life...
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Keeping busy at home
The past few weeks have passed by quietly indeed. Similar to last year, we've continued to keep things simple and homespun. We recently traveled up to Ohio a couple weeks ago, and had a memorable time...
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~:February update:~
Mother and child, circa 1890sIn the above photo, notice the childs handmade attire. It reminds me of my sister's recent project...~She's been crocheting baby clothes for a dear friends newborn, and...
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Next week.
This month has flown by! I try not to do short posts, but this one is because I won't be able to update until next week...Please continue to stop by-- I look forward to updating with lots of photos...
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Spring events.
The Spring air is now saturated with the fragrance of honeysuckle and wisteria.~Â Inspired, I quickly get a small basket and make my way across the pathway, toward the vines that creep up the old...
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Old Paths...
The days have drifted by, like a soft wind on a hazy afternoon. I look up and wonder, "where has the time gone?" Its swift, unwearying wings have quietly led us into a new month--Yet, I can't help but...
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Preserving the Harvest
For the past week, I've been kept busy in the kitchen canning our fresh fruit!~A homemade quick bread is easily made for the occasion, so that we can sample our fresh Blueberry/Strawberry jam. This...
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A glimpse into everyday life.
 The months have passed by rapidly, my dear friends!As I've observed the neighboring fields grow white with cotton ready to harvest, and wild grass growing higher by the day, I realize that I've gone...
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Natural Elements of Home
We enjoy our outdoor laundry room...Dashing back and forth, with warm, fresh clothes in hand--~Hearing the familiar sounds of family conversation and laughter...'tis the everyday comforts of home.~The...
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A curiously warm winter.
 It's been a little while! I've been keeping busy with fun projects, but have managed to capture a few moments of what we've been up to lately. :)~ My brother sawed, painted, and labeled quite a few...
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To my readers.
(I found a quiet area to read, on a warm May morning..)Â My dear friends, I wanted to take time to thank you all for your wonderful support of my blog! It has been such a beautiful journey to document...
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My dear friends, Many seasons have passed,  but I keep you all forever with me along this journey.  I'm excited to say that I've decided to begin blogging again in the Spring! I will start up a new...
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