Throwing Stuff in the Yard

07 Wednesday Jan 2015

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Do you want to throw stuff in the yard in January? I do. Actually…all year, at different times, I get the urge to open the front door and throw things out into the yard. What’s up with that? lol!

Actually, I do know what causes it. It’s the part of me that craves peace and smooth surfaces. It’s almost like…in my mind…there is this sensor that goes off…when I have too much surrounding me in the decor department. I don’t do well in that. It drives me crazy. I know. I need therapy. 😉

When we built this farmhouse, several moons ago…there wasn’t a whole lot in here. I loved that. I wouldn’t even buy stuff at the junk store or go to yard sales for the longest. I was content to have just enough. Packing and moving will do that to a person. I still tend to clean out and give things away…regularly. Very rarely do people leave the Farmhouse…without some sort of little trinket or handmade goodie. I love that. It’s a win/win.

Do you have the “Throwing Stuff in the Yard” bug? I love fresh starts and open spaces. It seems like it frees up my time and energy. I find beauty there.

Happy Wednesday, Dirt Roaders!

Are We Still Trimming?

05 Friday Dec 2014

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Hey friends! It’s Friday! Woo hoo! I am planning to throw a roast in the ol’ Crock Pot here in a few, and that will make things even happier. 😉 I do want to ask you though…are we still trimming? Are you guys like me and keep tweaking thinks all month long? I’m trying to stop that. Kinda.

Yesterday, while the Mr. and I were out and about, I found this adorable, vintage, peanut butter jar. Bonus? It was full of old, aluminum, cookie cutters! Won’t that be fun!?

I am excited to have most of the “trimming” complete, so that I can do more gift buying and wrapping. I love simple and meaningful gifts. They feel like giving a little part of home.

I’m also excited to make Christmas candy. It’s a bit of a tradition on both sides of our family. Just a bite or two though. (Right!)

I hope that you have a wonderful weekend, Dirt Roaders. If you are still trimming then I say….more power to ya! Enjoy the season at your own pace.

Love from the Farmhouse,

Kelli

Sprinkling

02 Tuesday Dec 2014

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I think that my decor this year can be summed up in one word. Sprinkling. I have a bit of it…here and there.

Sprinkles are good. After all…they really spice up a plain glazed donut!

I am so excited to celebrate this season in the right way. I have grand dreams of creating little gifts with my new sewing machine. I can’t wait to make Christmas candy with my sweet ones. Most of all, I cannot wait until Christmas morning…when we sing Happy Birthday…to our sweet Jesus.

Isn’t this season fun!?

A sprinkle here and a sprinkle there.

A little sprinkle everywhere.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

A sprinkling of love from the Farmhouse,

Kelli

Progress

01 Monday Dec 2014

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Are you guys digging out your Christmas decor? I am making a little progress around here. Updates to follow.

Love from the Farmhouse!

Kelli

Replacement

10 Monday Nov 2014

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Hey Dirt Roaders! I know, I know. My posts have been a bit spotty lately. I am so sorry. I have been living this life that I write about. So see…I have to take time off for fresh material. Did you buy that? Thanks. 😉 Anyway, today I wanted to show you the replacement mirror that I found for the dresser. My sweet Mr. got it all fixed up for me. I love it. I love it better than the original.

We had a chiro appointment in a neighboring town on Thursday, so we picked my mom up on the way. After lunch we decided to drag my husband through a couple of little “honey holes.” I’m so glad that we did. We found this mirror in a little flea market.

I love it that this one is hanging on the wall. It draws your eye up a bit more. I also love the two silver trays that I found at the thrift store. I left them tarnished because I knew that it would flow with the dark furniture. You guys know how I am about decorating on a budget. The trays seemed like an added bonus.

I hope that your week is starting out in a great way. May you be blessed this week, from the Father, from your nose….yep….to your toes. 😉

Love from the Farmhouse,

Adding a Little Play to the Work

03 Monday Nov 2014

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Hey guys! How are you today? We are hanging in there. Last week I was M.I.A. in case you didn’t notice. It wasn’t really a planned week off…I just had a lot going on outside of our home. When that goes on…making sure that our home still runs smoothly, comes first. I’m sure that you understand that. Anyway, today, we are going to talk a little bit about adding a little play to our work. Making the tasks of everyday life enjoyable, is really possible.

When I start cleaning our home, more often than not, I start “piddling.” This means that I start moving things around and sort of fluffing the nest. Sometimes this approach will throw a cog in my cleaning, but most of the time it adds a little fun to my chore list. It’s also fun to light a good smelling candle or turn on the wax warming pot to kind of cheer me on.

You want to know another thing that encourages my work load? Sometimes I go ahead and fire something up in the Crock Pot on cleaning day. There is something about having supper already going while I complete my tasks…that it very encouraging. I. LOVE. MY. CROCK. POT. 😉

Another thing that I do? I eat lunch. I know…this sounds crazy but I used to just keep working and nibble something here or there. Now I take an actual lunch break and enjoy. I’m sure that you all already do this…but for me it was a big thing. I usually have a bit of lunch and the company of the Food Network magazine. It’s a bit of time to give thanks, refuel, and relax.

I hope that you add a bit of play to your work today. I know that I am going to.

Love from the dirt road,

Farmhouse Mantle Mirror

15 Wednesday Oct 2014

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Yesterday we learned of my wild hairs.

I was totally going to do a real blog post with better shots…but cleaning my house and eating cheese puffs totally got in the way. So I will show you a snap that my adorable Mr. took. I will also let you in on a huge compliment that he gave me. It went something like this: “You probably could have just walked up here and hung the thing on the wall and it would have looked fine.” He meant without the level and drill. He might be right…but there would have been several “do over” holes lined up on top of each other. I like his way better. Thanks Mr.! I appreciate your brains and brawn.

I hope that you have a lovely Wednesday, Dirt Roaders! Time to vacuum!

Kelli

Wild Hairs and Lots to Do

14 Tuesday Oct 2014

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I got a wild hair this morning. I had actually spied a mantle like this on Pinterest. This idea had been bubbling in the back of my mind. I wanted to happen upon another mirror like this and not rob my dresser. Too late. I haven’t found one yet and our dresser is minus a mirror. Chalk it up to several rainy days and not much sunshine. The flip side to this is…I have lots to do…beside piddle around the house. Maybe I can create a fun balance with that today.

So…this is a little backwards, but how was everyone’s Columbus Day? Ours was a good, lazy, day. We all need those sometimes. A bit of time to refuel. I have been trying to deal with a little hay fever or something, so downtime was needed. Now I’m trying to get back in the groove. Laundry doesn’t care about hay fever. So rude. 😉

I hope that you have a lovely day, Dirt Roaders. I am going to sweet talk the Mr. tonight and see if he will help me hang the mirror on the wall. Maybe more about that tomorrow and some “professional” shots…instead of iPhone only.

Love from the Farmhouse,

Drizzles

10 Friday Oct 2014

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It’s pouring here…of and on. Then we get drizzles and slow and steady rain for a while. It’s a good day for quiet contemplation. It’s a good day for coffee. It’s a good day for quiet time spent with Him. Of course, every day…is a good day for that.

From what I have heard…drizzles may be the extent of our weekend. I’m okay with that. Drizzles are good for family time spent in closer contact. Drizzles postpone chores outside…that could have overridden quality time spent inside. We try to have a good balance here at the Farmhouse. Sometimes we get it right, sometimes not. That is where grace comes in.

It has been pretty humid the last few days. I am hoping that the drizzles usher in a bit of cooler weather. I noticed that the leaves were changing yesterday. They were just showing a little bit of what glory is to come. So beautiful…even though I am a child of the summer. If it were summer all year, I wouldn’t appreciate it as much when it rolls around. Seasons are a blessing from God.

Yes, if you haven’t picked up on it by now, I am rambling. I am giving you a weather report and rambling. lol! Sometimes…you just have to relax and go with the flow. I am learning this…ever…so…slowly.

I hope that if it’s drizzling at your house…you are drizzling something yummy…into your cup of coffee. Have a wonderful weekend, Dirt Roaders and enjoy counting those blessings.

Jesus loves us!

Tootsies and Tweetsies

03 Friday Oct 2014

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Lately it has been my pleasure to feature local places on the blog. I love to support the folks in our community. My dad was the town locksmith for years…so our family realizes the triumph and trial of owning a business. Today I wanted to spotlight another “honey hole” that I love to visit. Tootsies and Tweetsies. They have a lovely store and tea room…which I have not tried yet…but need to.

My husband and I agree that the variety that they have is great. They have a mix of new and vintage. They have things for men and women. (Yes…I drug my husband along. He is a good sport when it comes to junking. I think he enjoys the hunt and my childlike excitement. Love him!)

I plan to buy local for Christmas this year…good Lord willing. I am also thinking on making some things to tuck in here or there. My Mr. bought a new sewing machine for me and I am excited to fire it up!

I am going to let the picture tell the rest of Tootsies and Tweetsies story. A wonderful little place. You don’t want to miss it!