take time to reflect. A hearfelt "thank you" to those who protect our country today, and to those of the past who gave so much f...

These roses have been here for many, many years, and they and I have battled for many, many years. I have trimmed them, and cut them to the...

my sweet hubby built cold frames, we visit the farmers' market on the town square, and we planted a kitchen garden. So, Sweet Girl an...

I've learned that one of the best things about childhood is the freedom to dance in the rain and splash in all the wonderfully muddy pud...

Many of us live in small towns...towns in which most of the homes are trimmed with porches. It's a simple pleasure to find a porch with ...

Sharing a happy note we received from Sarah...she's engaged! Congrats...and have fun as you and Brian plan your happily forever after. ...

I read this years ago and it has always stayed with me... "Motherhood never ends, but childhood does. The magic years are unbelieveabl...

So, the kids find a pair of old boots in the barn... what do they want to do with them? I loved their idea and in no time at all the bo...

Of all the sweet customs of days gone by, the charming celebration of May Day is one I would love to see make a return. My mother-in-law...

I was recently asked about the fairy garden we created over spring break, so I thought I'd share a few photos. We added tiny chairs an...

1...dust off an old metal tub sitting in the barn 2...hook up a fountain pump to a length of plastic tubing 3...add a vintage rainbarrel d...

April has proven to be dazzling this year...bright yellow daffodils, cherry red tulips, and fragrant hyacinths are tucked into a vase on th...

April...this month is full of country pleasures. Birds are chattering, our magnolia tree is full of pink blossoms, and the sky is a cloudles...

Adorable bunnies, coloring eggs, a new Sunday dress, chocolate-filled baskets and a visit to Grandma's house...they're all a part o...

This farmgirl has a serious case of coop envy!  Take a peek over at Heather Bullard's blog to see what I mean...oh my!

March is up to her old tricks...Thursday a roaring wind blew in straight from the north. Before long, snow was falling. Not delicate, swirli...

Yesterday was a terrific day! Breakfast in bed, hugs & kisses, giggles over a well-kept birthday secret, a sparkly gift from a faraway ...

Saturday evening we had the pleasure of wishing this sweet couple happy forevering. Just look at those faces! What a joyous way to welcome ...

Balmy and blue-skied...the days this week have been dazzling. Days that are absolutely perfect for drying quilts on the clothesline.  It...

While not Irish, I'm planning a St. Patrick's Day filled with fun. We'll start the day with green eggs and ham, then for lunch...

Crocuses are peeking out and puddles are everywhere. March weather has mellowed and even the snow has begun to melt. We see, every so sligh...

I hear birds singing and the sun is shining! We're on our way from a record February snowfall of 49.2 inches... to this, and this! ...

This is such a clever gift! Shared with me by my oh-so creative friend Diana, I've been enjoying chocolatey bliss to get through these ...

March has arrived and this is the time of year that stirs my soul to take stock of the indoors... before the season's first warm days b...

This recipe has become one of my all-time favorites. It's an easy, fuss-free way to have homemade bread in almost no time at all. The ki...

Winter has blessed us with a morning of sunshine. A day that's clear and brilliant with gently drifting, swirling snowflakes. A day of q...