friends of ours were having a garage sale....a nearby farm.....and this little $35 table was just what this room needed
she even gave the kids and me free pumpkins...thanks Mary!
{{ a bit of country
{{ nests and gathered feathers from years on the farm
(here's a funny tidbit of a story involving the non-coincidence of our "campers": our friends John and Mary came by about a week ago to drop off the flyer of their garage sale they were having because Jason forgot to tell me the details - and that very day, the male "camper" that is here found out that he needed to get a new crankshaft.....their engine is literally out of their truck....the whole thing......and John is a mechanist....he has a barn dedicated to this purpose.....he fixes up vintage cars for a living.......a shop to make any car lover drool....so their engine is now residing on another farm while they live in our barn in their camper - where it is warm and he can clean his tools and parts of the engine.....basically.....if John and Mary hadn't come over to give me that flyer, we might have totally forgot that he would be able to re-work the engine for the campers and order the necessary parts....isn't that just so amazing??)
truth be told....it's been a rough few weeks......(nothing to do with our new camper friends here)
gone are the warm sunny mornings with busy hands in the garden......I am running on this lonely habit of preparing......preparing meals and more food in the potager....putting up swags and hay couches
having the 'campers' here from Colorado for the past few weeks, with her being a spry 26 year old, I understand even more these miles and years that have separated me from my youth......oh good gravy......like I'm old or something? no, i know that i am not old.......but i can't help but feel my bones more.......the shape of my hands - the wrinkles on my face - the heart hurting from a recent blow of betrayal.......all of these things have shaped the last two weeks since the sale and by gosh did i need to decorate and make things fresh
here's two of my pumpkins now...
family......friends..........feathers........finds from the farm
(that's a lot of 'f''s)
here's to a fabulous fall weekend.....and enjoying that hot cup of coffee in the chilly mornings
and another big thank you to all of you who have given me your sentiments about the farms through emails, letters in the mail and sharing your photographs......we had such a great time with you all here!!
peace + blessings,
Yes, a little change does a spirit good. Whether it's the season, our homes, or our outlooks on our lives, sometimes we just need a fresh start.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your campers and the beautiful colors of fall . . . God's miracles are all around us.
I like hearing your stories of the farm ... I would love to visit at your next event.
Have a lovely weekend ~
Sarah xo
Like a quiet, reflective guest... thought I should let you know I am here, and smiling. Your posts make me breathe easier.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy viewing images of your lovely home, Anne Marie.
ReplyDeleteThe photo that shows your amazing floor is so inspiring. When I face heartache of any form,
myself, I do the same thing, I call it "shaking things up a bit" Your changes will do you good, and it looks like it's working for you and yours. Hugs, tami
Anne Marie -- everything you share blesses me. Your faith and therefore your outlook on life is a true inspiration. Just a reminder about the worship/prayer event I mentioned; 'ELEVATE' at Salvation Army, tomorrow (Saturday the 22nd), 7:00 pm. Corner of 9th St & Grove St (one block south of Rt 38.) Would love to see you there! Love....Peace.
ReplyDelete~~ Paula from Cracker Jax
Good Morning. I thought I would tell you I love your black and white photo on the top of your blog. I wish you would put all your stories in a book so I can have them. A book full of pictures, your praire life....okay go right a book now in between your beautiful children, homeschooling and running a farm. You do know the bulk of your book is done with your blog...hint hint...Your post in my email make me smile and I always save them for when I have a quiet moment. But, could you write longer ones please. Have a wonderful weekend. I plan on having a great weekend and enjoying our last of the fall weather. Take Care
ReplyDeleteHi sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing pictures of "the room swtich". I never tire of looking at your sense of style and decorating.
I think the little table is perfect...it looks like it was meant to be placed there...and even though you'll change it up and move it around somewhere else...it just has the perfect feel for your place.
Hope your heart is mending by the love of those your surround yourself with! Daniel sure is a cute pumpkin!
Blessings,
val
A little change is good for the heart and soul, Anne-Marie. I think it helps us to regroup and refocus, and any gal needs to floof once in a while. :) Your sweet table is just adorable there - as are your two "pumpkins". ♥
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
It sounds as though your new friends were sent to you Anne-Marie, and don't fuss about getting older - imagine what your fifty-year-old self would say to you!
ReplyDeletePerfectly imperfect!!
ReplyDeleteLove that sweet table, and to add a little change to the room is good for the soul of the room, making our heart sing.
Love fall over here, country living at its best.
xx
Dore
Lovely post Anne Marie. I can see and feel the age chagning me, and sometimes is frustrating. Nothing wrong with it, but I look in the mirror and see changes. The farm sale looked wonderful. Our barn roof has holes in it, so until we get it fixed, no barn sales here... but I dream of it..
ReplyDeleteYour little guy is getting so big. I love the picture of your daughter, snuggling with him! Ah, the precious smell of babies!!