The Farmhouse

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

I found my gratitude in an afternoon stroll with Penny Lane today. I can’t imagine how many times we have walked this route. I also can’t fathom a guess for how many times I have found myself filled with gratitude with her leash in my Read More

I found a reason for gratitude in a morning walk in the woods today. Our weather has been warmer than usual and I’ve done my best to get outside and try to enjoy nature before the entire landscape is frozen and covered in snow. I Read More

I found my gratitude with a whisk in my hand today. I have found gratitude there so many times over the years. I was so glad to find it there again today. I was in the farmhouse kitchen baking a cake for my family. It’s Read More

It’s amazing how something small can fill me with so much gratitude. Today, it was this wee little pumpkin. Looking at it now, hours later, still brings a smile to my face. I was taking photos of pieces for our shop when I sat this Read More

I found my gratitude in a cozy spot tonight. I can’t imagine how many times I have sat in this place with Penny Lane by my side. I only know that it is among the most peaceful places I can end the day in. It Read More

Good morning! I found my gratitude at sunrise this morning. The farmhouse was quiet and cozy thanks to the pellet stove. Penny Lane and I snuggled under the blankets a little longer than usual before setting out on a brisk sunrise walk. We crunched a Read More