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Adventures in Anthropologie

26 Thursday Mar 2015

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Hey guys!  Wanna hear something funny?  On Istagram I posted a #followfriday this morning.  Totally thought that it was Friday.  I don’t even know why.  Can we blame it on allergies?  Okay…we will.  Anyway…today we are going to “jaw” about Anthropologie a bit.  This is…..Adventures in Anthropologie.  I am talking about the store not…the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings, just to be clear.

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Most of you all are like “Kel…totally old news.  We have an Anthro right down the street.  We know all about it’s somewhat Bohemian goodness.”  I totally respect that.  For those of you that don’t even know what I am talking about…or have seen it and never ventured in…this is my take on it:

I couldn’t make up my mind.  I wanted a little something from there to take back home with me.  I looked through the store over and over, back and forth, up and down.  I already had the monogrammed coffee cup with my initial…via online.  Our daughter got one though, that day, and it’s so cute.  Finally my sweet, patient, and handsome hubby made a suggestion.  “This looks like you.”  I had spotted the measuring cup but hadn’t really went over to check it out.  He was right.  It’s the right combo of things that I love.  A bit “potteryish” a lot “kitchen” and colorfully delightful.  I also picked up a candle out of the clearance section.  I wish now, that I would have picked up another.  It smells wonderful.

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Anthropologie is in a class of it’s own.  It’s not close to any other store that I have been in.  So eclectic.  I think that is what I love the most.  It’s so classy in an earthy and simplistic fashion.  I love that they have a wide range of things that are affordable on a day to day basis and then also have things that you might spot and need to wait and save up for.  If we lived close to one it would be a great place to pick up a gift for someone.  (All my friends and family would have monogrammed mugs.  lol!)  Did I mention the candles?  Just kidding…but I do love candles and they have some that are amazing.

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The moral of the Adventures in Anthropologie is this:

If you have one…enjoy.  Especially if you like things a bit on the simple side…like me.

Love from the dirt road,

Sigturquoise

A Few Things at IKEA

24 Tuesday Mar 2015

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On Spring Break this year, we took a little jaunt to Texas.  It was wonderful, relaxing, and just what we needed.  I had a few places that I wanted to visit while we were there.  Places that we don’t have here in our neck of the woods.  I am totally fine with that fact…because I am one of those crazies that actually loves small town life.  That being said…it was really fun to visit some of these spots.  IKEA was one of them.  Of course I picked up…a few things at IKEA.

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If you have never been…IKEA is like a big showroom upstairs and then a market downstairs.  The market was my favorite part and I was stoked about the prices.  I picked up some glass vases that I had seen on Instagram and also a sheepskin for the piano bench. Their candles smell great too.  I was really impressed with the whole thing and would definitely go back.  You guys are all like…”Duh…we have been and we already know this goodness of which you speak.”  Just in case though….that someone out there has thought of going and held off…go.  If you are into home decor…I would bet my eye teeth that you would love it.  (Okay…maybe not.)

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Our girls are enjoying the sheepskin for piano practice.  A little easier on the bum than a hard piano bench.  I love the bit of softness that it lends to such an angular spot.

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If you already know all about IKEA because you don’t live in the sticks…or if you have always wanted to go…leave me a comment and we will chat it up!

Love from the Farmhouse,

Sigturquoise

Rainy Day Blues

19 Thursday Mar 2015

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Is it raining in your neck of the woods?  It’s sprinkling here.  I am waiting to do chores.  Good news though…no rain in the forecast for the next ten days I do believe.  That is music to this spring loving gal.  Rainy day blues…be gone.

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I may have to create a little sunshine today.  Do you guys do that?  Try to brighten the mood a little?  We are having tacos for supper and that always brings sparkly eyes to the Farmhouse.

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I hope that you all have a wonderful Thursday.  I hope that you stop to count the blessings all around…even when they come in the form of raindrops.

Love from the dirt road,

Sigturquoise

Easing Back In

16 Monday Mar 2015

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Hey Guys!  How are you?  We are back to living real life today.  We have been snowed in and then the week after that we were on Spring Break.  We went on vacation and it was wonderful…but vacation cannot last forever and today it’s back to the real stuff.  Outside chores are done, laundry is started, thinking on a grocery run, and I just brewed my first cup of coffee.  Monday…you aren’t so bad.  We are easing back in.

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I will have to tell you about my trip to Texas this week…after I get things squared away.  I got to visit a few awesome places for the first time.  IKEA, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, and Anthropologie.  No…we do not have those here in the land of feed stores and Wal-Mart.  I am totally okay with that, but it was super-fun to get to experience all of these places that you guys enjoy.  I am also missing my family terribly. They were so hospitable to us in their gorgeous home.  It was just a good time all around.  My heart is very thankful.  I will try to get some shots up of my goodies that I brought home.  Squeal squeal!

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I hope that Monday is kind to you.  You can do it!  My Dirt Roaders are go getters. 😉

Sigturquoise

The Promise of Spring

05 Thursday Mar 2015

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Hey Dirt Roaders!  Are you snowed under?  Are you tired of talking about snow?  We are getting there.  We actually got hammered with another round of it last night.  We have half heartedly mentioned the nitrogen for the ground…but for the most part everyone is ready for spring. (Some friends of ours call it free fertilizer.  I agree and we are thankful.)

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Sometimes life throws stuff like that at us.  It seems like hard times just keep coming with no promise of spring.  It won’t be that way forever though.  Hang in there sweet ones.  An old song says “It won’t rain always.”  It’s the truth.  If you feel as though you just can’t breath…tip your head up a little.  At times after losing our beloved Daddy, Father-in-law, and Poppy…I felt that I couldn’t breathe.  Our Saviour would give me that gentle nudge to look up.  It makes a huge difference. Life is still hard at times…but being reminded that God has everything under control makes a world of difference. Years ago, I was going through a hard time, and our pastor spoke to our ladies group.  We had all met at their house and he did a little devotion for us.  That was his topic.  It wouldn’t be winter forever and that spring was right around the corner.  I remember being so encouraged by that.  I knew that what he spoke was true.  God never leaves us in darkness.  Even when we can’t feel it…God is busy taking care of us.

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The kids and I are going to make good use of our time today.  We are going to clean and get things all spiffed up.  I plan on dragging out my workhorse….the Hyla.  Did you guys ever jump on that bandwagon?  We actually bought ours of of eBay.  I love it.  It just makes everything seem clean.  lol!  I am on my first load of laundry.  Always more of that to follow.  I also need to figure out once again…what to cook for supper.  What have you guys been cooking?  Leave me some comments and load me up with ideas!  I will love you forever!  (You know that I already do.) Please don’t be afraid to leave a comment.  I enjoy them so much.  There have been times that I have felt intimidated to leave a comment on other blogs.  Please don’t feel that here.  This is a place for us to visit and learn from each other.  I try to write this blog like a visit between friends.  Feedback…makes me feel that I am not talking to myself.  lol!

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Believing in the promise of spring,

Sigturquoise

Spring…Is That You?

03 Tuesday Mar 2015

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Hey guys!!!  How are you?  We are doing well.  Trying to stay warm.  The first day of March has come and gone and so far we have no hint of spring.  We are actually due for another snow storm tomorrow.  As my granny said.. “We will get what we get.”  Pretty cut and dried.

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So what are you guys doing to hop on the spring bandwagon?  I haven’t put our decor out yet.  I’m thinking about doing a little of that today, even with snow impending.  I have a couple of cute bunnies and a couple of pillows from friends.  I also have some daffodils that look very real.  It’s exciting to add a few touches to brighten things.  It’s also exciting to herald in the celebration of Easter.

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I also need to be thinking about what I am going to cook for supper.  I’m thinking on turkey kielbasa with cabbage.  That is my mom’s famous recipe and I am anxious to try it.  (She doesn’t use the turkey version though.)  Something hearty and healthy sounds good in this weather.  I may throw a bit of corn in there for the Mr. and a bit of okra for me.  We shall see.  😉

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I hope that you have a lovely Tuesday.  When you think about it…we have some special people in our lives that have some serious needs.  If you could whisper a prayer for them…I would be ever grateful.  My Dirt Roaders are the best.  Thank you!

Love from the Farmhouse,

Sigturquoise