23 Tuesday Jul 2019
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Junking. It’s a favorite pass time of mine.
I love all the old things.
Sometimes paired with a bit of new.
Maybe it’s the thrill of the hunt.
Or the simplicity of well loved second hand items.
Whatever it is…junking along the way to anywhere…is always a delight to me.
Love from the Farmhouse,
02 Saturday Mar 2019
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country life, cozy, farmhouse, farmhouse style, home, home decor, Jesus
So it’s been a little while. I hope that all is well on the home front. We have been crazy busy and I have kept this little blog up on the shelf for a bit. Just a few dirt road happenings…but first a question:
Do people still read blogs?
Seriously. In the world of Instagram, where you get a little shot in the arm, which is like a speedy blog post, do people still read blogs? Just curious. I would love your input!!!
Okay…on to other things.
While I haven’t been blogging, I have been keeping up (trying to) with the Mr. and the kids. AND crocheting up a storm. I have a little Farmhouse Dishrag business that the Lord has just blown the doors off of…so I have been busy…and thankful!!! I love creating…so this is perfect.
It’s so fun to send little bits of our home to the homes of others.
Anyway…I hope that you all are well and joyful. I hope that life is treating you good and that you feel the love of Jesus from your crown to your pinky toes.
Love from the Farmhouse,
03 Thursday Jan 2019
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Hey Dirt Roaders! I sure hope that you had a Merry Christmas and I hope that your New Year is off to a great beginning. Fresh starts are nice aren’t they? Motivating and exhilarating. Yes…sometimes we abandon them early in the year…but sometimes not. I give us kudos for our zest for life anyway.
Maybe your goal is to lose a pound or two. Or maybe it’s to be more consistent with your quiet time of prayer and Bible study. Maybe it’s to be a better listener or to stay on budget more. Whatever our goals are…I think we will stick with them if we pace ourselves and give grace when needed. A fresh start…with a steady and doable gait.
Have you ever ran a race and started off too fast? You were at the front of the pack…for a while. Then you got winded and had to sloooooow way down. That happened to me in grade school. I learned very quickly that I needed to pace myself from the start, to finish well. The same goes for our goals. Realistic is sometimes a bit slow…but it’s steady. You know…the ol’ tortoise and hare scenario.
Whatever your goals and ambitions, I am praying now that whoever reads this little piece…may they bloom and flourish in this new year. May it be a year of growth and blessing for us all.
Love from the Farmhouse,
24 Monday Dec 2018
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May you feel merry and bright.
May your loved ones all be well.
May the joy of the Savior’s birth bloom afresh in your hearts.
Here’s wishing you…the Merriest of Christmases…and a new year full of hope, healing, and growth.
Love from the Farmhouse,
29 Wednesday Aug 2018
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You guys! I have been blogging for six years now! Some of you have been there from the very beginning and some are new to Along the Dirt Road. Whatever the case…thank you! Thanks for joining in and enjoying the ride with us!!!
Although this blog is filled with home decor, and actually all things home, my hope has always been that it would feel like a little stopping off place for any who chose to do so. Like driving down a country road and seeing an old country store. You know that you just have to stop.
One time, years ago, we were heading home from Fox, Arkansas, and did that very thing. Now Fox is out in the middle of what some folks would call God’s country. The folks talk a little slower there…drawing out their words a bit more. Families are very tight knit and it makes you proud to belong, in some form, to a place like that. We went “home” to Fox when it was time to lay our Granny Corrie (Cora) to rest…after all…she was the one that connected us all to each other. Anyway…back to the country store.
I don’t even remember where this place was. What I do remember is how I felt when I stepped inside. The high ceilings were something from years gone by. The creaking wood floor, the displays, just the whole thing felt like I had stepped back in time. My dad was delighted because this trip, going to Fox, was a part of his boyhood. He loved his family deeply…and he was proud to share that with us. It warms my heart to think back on this little stop off. It also makes me miss my dad…more than I can explain to you. But…back to my point…
My dear, sweet, Dirt Roaders…when you stop by here…I want you to feel that. I want the peace of Jesus Christ to radiate through these posts. I want you to be able to take a deep breath with me and maybe even a step back into yesteryear a bit. I want you to feel like you have stepped into a cool, shady, place on a hot summer day. Or…a warm and toasty place…when the world outside is chilly.
My love of antiques stems from that longing. Just to be in touch with a more simple time. An admiration and deep respect for generations before. I am glad that you all are on this journey with me. After all…the more the merrier.
So today…I say…”Aww thanks.” You all are the absolute best and I thank the Lord for you, my readers. May He bless you from your nose to your toes!!!
Love from the Farmhouse,
13 Monday Aug 2018
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Well late summer is here, or so we think. When August rolls around it feels that way doesn’t it? Letting go of the carefree days of summer and looking toward the more scheduled way of life.
I enjoy both. I love having the kids home but they thrive on a schedule. It’s always bittersweet. We can relax more in the evenings during summer break but then the weekends become more special through the school year.
I enjoy late summer. It makes me feel nostalgic for some reason. I’m not really sure why. Maybe it’s because it starts a new season. When I was little it was because of my birthday. Yes…I tend to get a little older during late summer.
On a different note…ol’ Fibro just wont quit lately. I have an appointment tomorrow to try to get some relief. Any of you Dirt Roaders deal with this? I am an avid reader so I try to find all of the tools that I can to cope. Can you believe that you can be tired of resting? Well…you can. Scouts honor!
Tonight is a very busy one. Calves going to the sale barn, an open house, and I have laundry galore. (Don’t get down in your get along…or your laundry breeds!) Plus our garden is still going strong…which is wonderful, but busy. Our area is also having camp meeting this week and some of us are going to that. Whew!!!
Whatever you all have going on during these late summer days…I hope that it’s enjoyable. I hope that the love of Jesus breaks through it all and fills your hearts with joy. His love is all sweet, nothing bitter.
Love from the Farmhouse,
30 Monday Jul 2018
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You guys still soakin’ up the sun? I have been hearing folks mention fall lately. My mother in law and my husband love fall. My friend does too. I enjoy the cozy seasons so much…but for now I’m enjoying sweet ol’ summertime.
I enjoy the garden in the summer. It’s so fun to have fresh goodies to eat or to put up for winter. I love taking pictures of it too.
I made the kids my usual refrigerator pickles too. They are already enjoying those. Makes my heart happy.
My husband and son have already been to the annual livestock auction at the fair. It’s a favorite of theirs in the summer. This one was a beauty!
Whatever your favorite season…I hope that you guys are enjoying each day of sweet ol’ summertime.
Love from the Farmhouse,
05 Thursday Apr 2018
Posted in everyday stuff, Farmhouse Style, fluffin' the nest, heart and soul
Have you seen that on Facebook? I believe that it says something like…”It feels like January 74th. Or is it 73rd? Whatever it is…this weather is hormonal. It affects us in lots of ways doesn’t it? I tend to talk about the weather here because it contributes to moods and activity.
This year has kind of went by in a blur so far for us. We found out last fall that our daughter was having some physical problems so we have made several trips to St. Louis. That puts everything else on the back burner and that is definitely okay. We think that they have her on the right track now. We are so thankful for that and for the way that the Lord has directed our steps.
It’s supposed to snow a little, or sleet, and rain, tomorrow. In April. January 74th…you have been a long one.
I have been prepping for summer a bit. A pillow cover made from an old feed sack added a bit of warmth to this January weather. 😉
If it feels like January 74th to you…just hang on. It will be August 87th before you know it.
Love from the Farmhouse,
21 Thursday Sep 2017
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So this week it has been just a few shy of 100 degrees…but the first day of fall is upon us.
So regardless of temps, I gradually put out a few fall things this week.
I hope that wherever you are…fall is on your radar. I hope that your allergies are under control and that your pumpkin spice game is strong.
Psssst…you’ve got a little candy corn in your teeth. Jaaaaay kaaaay! It’s pumpkin bread. 😉
Love from the Farmhouse,
03 Wednesday Aug 2016
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Hey Guys! Come on in for a bit. I thought that we would just chat a little today about Cozy Is On It’s Way. Here in Southern Missouri we are feeling thankful for that fact. Yes…it’s the first of August…but hopefully by the end of next month…the humidity will have let up a bit. By the way…I already have this wreath hanging on the front door of The Farmhouse. I loved it the minute I laid eyes on it. Cozy to the core.
Do you guys have a Rae Dunn collection going? I am a sucker for pottery of any shape or form…so I love hunting for these mugs. This summer I stashed them in an old locker basket. So fun. I am actually having a cup of hot tea now. It’s a blend of organic rose, lavender, and chamomile. It’s very good. I know…you probably think I’m crazy…but it’s cold in here with the a/c. I’m telling ya…around this time of year, thoughts of fall are very exciting. I need to round up the few little things that I put out for the kids when it’s Back to School time. I have also been using Mulled Cider wax in the warmer. Our whole family loves it.
If you follow along on Instagram…you have probably noticed a nod toward the cozy part of the year. The new black and white plaid curtains in our red room (It used to be red. lol!) are wonderfully cozy. We also have a new braided rug in our entry. I really do love summer and all of it’s fun…but as a homemaker…the cozy time of year just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Kind of like this hot cup of tea.
Love from The Farmhouse,
Kelli
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