Farmgirl Charm

I really adore Farm decor and charming pieces that would fit right in to a farm home. Throughout the years my style has evolved, yet has kept to a sort of country/farm style. I have decorated in homespun primitive, Victorian country and eclectic vintage over the years. I don't know why I am so drawn to farm like things, but let's just say it makes me happy. I do believe wholeheartedly you should decorate with things that make you happy and smile. I also enjoy decorating our home with a lot of color. Out of all the farm animals my heart belongs to chickens and cows. Chickens have been a favorite since childhood when I raised chickens as a young girl. 

It was a favorite memory I treasure close to my heart.

Keeping a cozy, cheery, vibrant, home brightens up the gloomiest of days and makes my family feel at home. It is important to me to create a homey atmosphere where my people feel comfortable, safe and inspired. A little added charm and homespun accents make it extra fun.

Tuesday Teatime~ Valentine Cards

Today I'm enjoying a nice cup of Chocolate Super Berry Burst Tea that my parents sent me for Christmas. It is quite yummy along with a couple little heart chocolates. I was thinking back to my childhood elementary school days when Valentines day would roll around. We would have the big classroom party with treats and made special Valentine boxes for classmates to deliver Valentines for you. It was always a bustle running around the room

 and filling the boxes with our stacks of cards and goodies. 

Then the teacher would give everyone time during the party to look through the box of Valentines while eating goodies. The girls looked out for the Valentines from the boys...Would  the card have "Love" written on it and if it did, the girls would giggle. 

The best Valentine would be from your best friends. 

My kids enjoyed their elementary days passing out Valentine cards to their friends too. We would have parties at home and decorate cookies. These are surely sweet memories I will always cherish with my kids. Funny little traditions we keep. Now that they are older, I still give them a Valentine card with goodies. Someday they will probably do the same for their little ones when they have families of their own. I found this picture of my girl seven years ago with her homemade Valentine box while at a Valentines homeschool party. Such precious moments.

 xoxox

I wish I would have thought to keep my childhood Valentine cards...I just love the illustrations and style they used to be made in. They don't make them like they used too!So I started collecting old vintage Valentine cards to use in decor etc...during the holiday. I especially love looking at the written names on the back...Sweet cards given by their friends long ago. So darling!

Countryside Barns Around Me

Just minutes from where I live, you find views like these.

 I am a sucker for old barns and rolling hills. 

A Surprise Cele"BRI"tion In The Country

When your best friends throw you a surprise party because your leaving soon...It's not goodbye but a Happy Cele"BRI"tion! My girl has the sweetest friends who threw her a surprise party to honor her and their friendship! She is so blessed to have these girls in her life and will be so sad to leave them. But for a bit longer we will make the best of our time we have here with them. I captured some great memories of these beautiful friends!