From Our Back Porch

Summertime Canning

I've spent the last few days in the kitchen canning jams! So far I made strawberry jam, strawberry rhubarb jam, strawberry lavender jam, and blueberry lavender jam. The house smells wonderful Hours later I am still smelling the lavender! Now I am trying to get my kitchen back in order. It has been nice to finally get back to doing things I love after a long hiatus over the last many many months. It was rough, but I have found the light at the end of the tunnel! Thanks be to God.

Hoping to tackle the garden beds this weekend too...The weeds are a bajillion feet tall....I also managed to start some oil infusions made with lavender and calendula. In a matter of four weeks I will be able to make soap too! Finally feeling accomplished!!!

Baby It's Cold Outside

We have snow here in Indiana! Yippeeee!

 We are decking the halls and getting ready for our favorite time of year. 

And...capturing sweet moments of my sweet daughter!

(she speaks Italian)

Anybody else ready for Christmas? 

Or get any snow?

Finally

I worked many hours over this last weekend to get my house a little more together since moving in. I am happy to say I can finally see floors! Yay!!!!!!

There's still some things I have yet to do...But thrilled to report I have made a lot of progress to our home! Now if I can just finish up my studio and get to working and sewing again. Here are some looks into our lil brick house. The bathroom is clean and my bed is made!!!

More Progress

I made a little more progress the last couple days...I am almost all unpacked in my sewing studio...Just a few more things to sort out. Still hoping to be in here sewing soon!!!!

The dining room is finally finished! I got my old plates hung...A couple I put on an old window screen and above the screen and plates I hung an old piece of tin I found at my favorite Antique Shop. Now many meals will be shared in here....Can't wait to cook for my family and friends.

I also set up my sun porch...The wicker couch is in...The room still has work that needs to be finished, but I just couldn't resist playing in there a bit...I think I may start having tea in there! Plants, twinkle lights and curtains will be hung as well....It may just be one of my favorite spots in the house!