The Farmhouse

I found easy gratitude today. I didn’t have to think about it. It was right in front of me, bathed in sunlight. I was in the farmhouse kitchen preparing for our Thanksgiving celebration tomorrow. I had a few recipes in front of me, a list Read More

My gratitude was waiting in the frosty garden this morning. We woke up to a temperature right at freezing. As I headed outside to tend to the animals, I could see my breath. I can count the mornings this cold so far this season on Read More

I found my gratitude with my knitting needles in hand today. After a long day, I settled in on the couch under a blanket with my knitting in hand and Penny Lane to keep me company. As soon as I sat down, I felt relaxed. Read More

I shared with you yesterday that I found my gratitude baking in the farmhouse kitchen with my daughter. We made Italian Rainbow Cookies, a new recipe for us to try. By the end of the afternoon, we had red, white, and green layers filled with Read More

I found a reason for gratitude in the farmhouse kitchen today. My daughter and I were in the kitchen baking up a treat for someone we love. I could have stopped right there. I was in the kitchen with good company and a good cause. Read More

I stepped outside this morning and found a reason to be grateful. As I approached the chicken coop to let our girls out for the day, I looked down and noticed that the lavender had bloomed. I love lavender, so fresh blooms are always a Read More

I found a reason for gratitude in an early morning walk with Penny Lane today. It was a bit cooler than the last few days, but still warm enough to head out on a walk. Having weather that allows for one (or sometimes two) walks Read More

I found my gratitude in the brambles today. This photo might not look like something to be grateful for, but I was thankful all the same. If you look through these twisted branches, you can see our old barn. Just to the left is the Read More

I found my gratitude in the studio today. I spent most of the day sewing while Penny Lane snored on her bed nearby. That alone would be enough reason for gratitude. There’s something special about stitching together holiday pieces. For me, that applies to the Read More

I found my gratitude in the sunshine this morning. Penny Lane and I were out on a long walk. We were moving along, keeping pace with each other when I looked down and saw our shadows. The bright sun made a long shadow for me Read More

I found my gratitude at the sewing machine today. You could say that I stitched it together myself, because I did. Then I packaged it up and sent it to a new home to be enjoyed for years to come. Sending it on the way Read More

I found my reason for gratitude in what was a simple, ordinary moment today. I was dropping off a few orders at our local post office. I was trying to get home before dark, doing my best to cross another few to dos off my Read More