The Farmhouse

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

I found my reason for gratitude early this morning. That’s really saying something for a person who is not now, nor never has been, a morning person. This morning, I opened the curtains and sunlight came in from the window, illuminating this orchid in bloom. Read More

I shared a photo of this pretty striped petunia with you three weeks ago. When I did, I mentioned that I thought these blooms would be gone in just a few days. It stood to reason given the date. I don’t ever remember seeing bright Read More

We were given another beautiful day, warmer than we had any right to expect. I’m trying to make the most of these warmer days. I have been walking, tromping about in our woods, and just spending time outside, making time to be outside in nature. Read More

I found myself full of gratitude at a reminder from nature today. My mom and I were outside. She walked me over to her garden to show me something. She pointed down and drew my attention to a tiny blueberry bush she had nestled in Read More

I found my gratitude in a sweet memory today. I was looking through my photos this morning when my phone reminded me of an old photo I took a few years ago. These fluffy little ducklings were new to the world when I got close Read More

I found a reason for gratitude hidden among dried leaves today. After a night of brisk winds, we woke up to a blanket of leaves this morning. The grass was covered as were all of the perennial beds. My mom and I had worked earlier Read More