Grocery Store Roses

25 Tuesday Jul 2017

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You guys! It’s smokin’ hot here! Like you feel grody when you step outside kind of hot. I know..I know…it gets hot every year in the summer…but this week it’s very much like the song. We are feeling hot, hot, hot in the Ozarks.

Now that you have our weather report *snicker, we can move on to other things like gorgeous grocery store roses. Anyone that braves our ALDI deserves fresh flowers. It is, sometimes, insanely busy at ours.

I love the look of roses in humble vases. An old crock, a Ball jar, anything like that. I also love it that they are so thrifty at the grocery store. The cream with blush centers might be my very favorite. Maybe. 😉

If you have never picked up a few grocery store roses for yourself…seriously…try it. Such an inexpensive way to add a little beauty to your home. They usually last several days, so you get a little eye candy for under five dollars. Trust me. You’re worth it.

Love from the (thankfully a/c cooled) Farmhouse,

You Made It!

21 Friday Jul 2017

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It’s Fri-Yay! You made it!!! Did your week fly or did it plod? That seems to make a lot of difference doesn’t it?

Whatever the speed of your week…I hope that it was a productive one. It has been so hot here in the Ozarks that you have to be a little more selective about the time of day that you do certain chores. Of course…it is summer…so heat comes with it.

I hope that your weekend is relaxing. I hope that you get to spend it with those that you love, God, family and friends. Maybe you will even sneak in a junkin’ trip or two. That sounds fun!!! (I have been looking at Mason Cash mixing bowls online. Oh goodness. All the heart eyes!)

(Pinterest masoncash.co.uk)

Got a little side tracked there. Lol! But seriously….GOR JESSSSSS!

Okay…so you all have a blessed weekend!

Love from the Farmhouse,

A Visit from the Farmhouse

15 Thursday Sep 2016

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Hey all! How are we doing on this Thursday morning? I am toodling along. Laundry is going, plans for supper are made, and now I’m sitting down with you. Just a visit from the farmhouse today.

I posted the above shot to my IG feed this morning. Those jars always delight my eyes. It could be the turquoise color…or maybe the old lids. Probably both.

It’s supposed to rain in SoMo today. We all voted for a big ol’ Crock Pot of chili, for supper tonight. Can you tell that we are anxious for fall weather? Our pastures can use the rain. I am thankful for the forecast today.

I hope that you guys have a wonderful day! I hope to post my cloth napkin turned curtains…if I can ever get them to meet my standards. Lol! I am a bit picky with window treatments. (They make me crazy!)

Love from the Farmhouse,

Kelli

The Mason Jars of Summer

10 Friday Jun 2016

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I might have been the last to know. Did you know? You know…that Wal-Mart was carrying quart sized, AQUA, Ball jars this year? They will definitely be the Mason jars of summer at our house this year.

They come in a pack of four. I needed eight. Lol! Needed… might not be the word. Truth be told…I am a bit jar crazy. (My Mister understands this about me…and lovingly tolerates my ways.) We have used Mason jars for drinking glasses for years now. Nothing better in my opinion. (Each to his own.) It all started with Longaberger canning jars and snowballed.

They are also carrying little pints. Maybe another size too…I can’t remember for sure. Anyway…they are fun, and summeresque, and if you get tired of drinking out of them…can something. 😉

I hope that you all have a lovely weekend!

Love from the dirt road,

Kelli

p.s. I thought you might like to see the little light in our kitchen.

Jars

03 Wednesday Feb 2016

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Some days…you just have to go through your things and rearrange a bit. Mom and I call this “piddling.”

Turquoise Ball jars are one of my favorite things. So simple and beautiful.

I hope that your Wednesday is going great and that you are finding a little time this winter to organize…but also to rest. Winter is good for that.

Jars galore,

Kelli

Heads Up…New Header

08 Wednesday Apr 2015

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As you guys know, I tend to change up the blog a bit now and then. I did a mini photo shoot and came up with a new shot for the header. I just didn’t want you to think that you were at the wrong place. Just kidding. You guys are smart. So…let’s talk about the junk that is featured in the header.

First of all, I adore the badge for Along the Dirt Road. Our cousin created that when I first started blogging and it is exactly me. I love a simple and clean cut design. He pegged it…totally. Okay…so as far as the junk goes…I just added a few of my favorite things. I love the old locker baskets. I have had a thing for baskets for many years. (Can anyone say Longaberger? 😉 I love the metal ones…a lot. Then we have a turquoise Ball jar. Those have had my heart for many years too. Then we have the vintage print. I just love those. There is something very dreamy about the prints from this era. This one sort of reminds me of an old western….like The Big Valley…or something. The last vintage piece in the header, is the little dog that I ordered on Ebay. When he came in the mail, his little leg was broken. The Mr. fixed him up right away. I just think that he is adorable. (The dog and The Mr.)

I have a couple of things up there that are not vintage, but I love them as well. The first is the faux succulent that The Mr. gifted me for Valentine’s day. The second is the baker’s twine from Pick Your Plum. Their baker’s twine is the absolute best of any that I have seen. (No…this is not a paid post.) It is very durable, plus the rolls are huge. If you don’t know much about Pick Your Plum…look them up. They have daily deals that are sent to your email. They have a HUGE selection of all different kinds of things. Sometimes you have to be quick though. I tried to order a maxi skirt one day and it was already sold out in like 14 minutes! What!!!!????

Love from the Farmhouse,

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.

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.

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,

Crafty Cactus

23 Friday Jan 2015

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Okay. That is a bit of a corny title. Hey…it’s Friday. Let’s let our hair down a little. Crafty Cactus can bring much joy to your life and home. Sheesh…I should have been a saleslady. lol! On a side note…I have already been out in the yard, chasing an ornery little bull calf back into the pasture. I loved every minute of it. I’m crazy that way. Ask my mom…I used to want to be a vet. Not the military kind. The animal doctor kind. Farming is close enough. Trust me. Total rabbit trail. Let’s get back to Crafty Cactus.

Sooooo….somewhere on Instagram…I spotted a cute Ball jar, that was painted white. I loved it. I wish I knew where I saw it…because I would totally give her credit. I already had the little cactus friend. I just love how cheery she is in the middle of winter. You have to watch her though. I poked myself yesterday.

This is such an easy project. I hunted up some white paint and after it dried, used a little steel wool on the raised parts of the jar. Easy peasy. I promise. This would look adorable with herbs or any other kind of small plant too.

I will admit that Ball jars are actually a big part of life around here. In the summer, you probably wouldn’t catch me painting one. I use them a lot. When canning is in full swing, I need jars at my disposal. I guess I had better paint while the garden is lying dormant. (Except for the turnips that are out there.)

So…if you are feeling crafty this weekend, remember Crafty Cactus. She is bright and cheery with a tad of shabby on the side. She is also sporting a bit of this nation’s history…living in a Ball jar. She is quite a gal…that Crafty Cactus.

You have permission to roll your eyeballs. 😉

Love from the Farmhouse,

p.s. After I posted…the lovelies over at Lolly Jane commented on my IG shot. It was them! Their cactus is lovely. Thank you girls for your creativity!