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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleCelebrating 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....
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleTo 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...
View ArticleInspired.
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...
View ArticleKeeping 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...
View Article~: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...
View ArticleNext 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...
View ArticleSpring events.
The Spring air is now saturated with the fragrance of honeysuckle and wisteria.~ Inspired, I quickly get a small basket and make my way across the pathway, toward the vines that creep up the old...
View ArticleOld 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...
View ArticlePreserving 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleNatural 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleTo my readers.
(I found a quiet area to read, on a warm May morning..) 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...
View ArticleHey there!
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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