FARMHOUSE FRIDAY ~ KNICK OF TIME
This week’s Farmhouse Friday come from A Knick of Time – Vintage Farmhouse Living. She has an awesome site with DIY Projects, Vintage Style Home Decor, and free Antique Graphics. You can also see more photos of her home plus a fantastic project gallery. KITCHEN BATHROOM LAUNDRY ROOM MENS BATHROOM ENTRANCE GUEST COTTAGE TEEN […]
How to Grow ~ SNAP BEANS
I am planting green beans (snap beans, string beans) for the first time this year. I go out daily to see how much they have grown while I was a work. It has become a daily routine that is somehow calming to my spirit. I understand that green beans are supposed to be easy to […]
P ALLEN SMITH ~ MOSS MOUNTAIN FARMS ( PART 2 )
Here is the second part to my visit with P Allen Smith at Moss Mountain Farms. My last post toured the first floor of his home. This week we will travel upstairs to the second and third floor. If you missed the tour of the first floor, you can check it out HERE. MASTER BEDROOM […]
P ALLEN SMITH ~ MOSS MOUNTAIN FARM
This week’s Farmhouse Friday belongs to P Allen Smith at Moss Mountain Farms in Roland, AR . I had the opportunity to visit his farm again this year for Farm2home 2016. He says the best compliments he gets is when someone ask him when we restored the house since the house is actually new. Some […]
MOODY GARDENS ~ Galveston, Texas
Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas has been on my bucket travel list for many years so when we decided to do a Road Trip along the coast of Texas, I wanted to begin in Galveston so I could go to the Tropical Rainforest. We decided to go the Aquarium while we were there. My daughter […]
AQUARIUM AT MOODY GARDENS IN GALVESTON, TX
Here are some photos I took at the Aquarium at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas. My daughter liked it better than the Rainforest. You can check the post about the Rainforest HERE.
FLOWERS FROM THE YARD
The hydrangeas are beautiful this year. They range from bright pinks to blues to a beautiful variegated variety. I had to grab my camera and get some photos of some of the flowers around the farm. Here is a gorgeous double peach hibiscus. Pink hibiscus Here is one of the many colors of Cannas. And […]
FLOATING FARMHOUSE in NEW YORK
The title of this farmhouse was enough to make me take a peak. I had to find out why this was called the Floating Farmhouse. You can read the full article here at House Beautiful. It’s hard to believe this farmhouse (dubbed the Floating Farmhouse) was a sinking ship (pun intended) when owner Tom Givone first discovered it in […]
TROPICAL RAINFOREST – MOODY GARDENS, Galveston, Texas
Moodys Gardens in Galveston, Texas is a great place for photographers. You can check out all of my photos and information on visiting Moody’s Gardens at my travel blog Southern Blue Traveler.
MAGNOLIA MARKET ~ Waco, Texas
Do you recognize these silos? If you are fans of the show “Fixer Upper” or follow Chip and Joanna Gaines, you will know that this is Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas. My daughter and I took a road trip to visit the Texas Coast. On the way home, we came back through San Antonia and […]
Natural Alternatives to Costly Chemical Household Products
I just ran across this great article on Homestead.org about Natural Alternatives to Costly Chemical Household Products. This article not only covers the normal kitchen and bath cleaners you normally find but it also covers rust cleaner, paintbrushes, metal cleaners, tar removal, and automotive care. Here is a sample of what you will find: Automotive Care […]
SPRAY DRIFT FROM AERIAL APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES
I’m watching this helicopter make turns over my house while spraying over nearby timberland. If anything actually lives this year (it hasn’t survived in the past) it will no longer be organic and all eggs that my chickens lay today will need to be thrown out. As you can see, the chemicals are sprayed almost […]
How to grow Cucumbers
When to Plant Cucumbers Sow seeds directly into prepared rows or hills one to two weeks after your last spring frost, and make a second planting a month later. Where summers are short and cool, start seeds indoors under bright fluorescent lights two weeks before your last spring frost. If kept moist and warm (above […]
FARMHOUSE FRIDAY ~ RESTORATION IDEA HOUSE TOUR
Farmhouse Restoration Idea House Tour ~ SOUTHERN LIVING Southern Living always has beautiful home ideas. I hope you enjoy looking at this weeks farmhouse as much as I did. These ideas from our first-ever renovation of a historic home offer inspiration for floors, ceilings, and everything else. Stair Hall Reclaim lost space under the stairs. […]
WHY YOU SHOULD NOT WASH FRESH EGGS
WHY YOU SHOULD NOT WASH FRESH EGGS I usually don’t wash my eggs until I am ready to use them unless it’s been raining and they are dirty. I have done extensive research before making this decision and realized that they stayed fresh much longer if unwashed whether they were refrigerated or not. […]
Farmhouse Friday ~ MAGNOLIA HOUSE, TEXAS
I’m super excited for this week’s Farmhouse Friday ! I actually talked my daughter into making a 1 1/2 hour detour so I could go see the house. In case you are not familiar with the Magnolia House, it belongs to the Fixer Upper stars Chip & Joanna Gains. Yep, that’s me. The Magnolia […]
Grilled Chicken-Finger Fajitas with Peppers and Onions
Grilled Chicken-Finger Fajitas with Peppers and Onions Ingredients 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream 2 teaspoons taco seasoning or Mexican seasoning blend 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning blend 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon bottled hot sauce (such as Cholula) 1 fresh poblano pepper, stemmed, quartered lengthwise, and seeded* 1 red sweet pepper, stemmed, quartered […]
FARMHOUSE FRIDAY ~
When you see the inside of StoneGable house, you will fall in love with it just like I did. The photos below come from her “summer” look but you can check out all of her home tours at her blog StoneGable. Yvonne says that summer at StoneGable means being outside in the garden and long summer […]
How to Grow ~ BELL PEPPERS
HOW TO GROW BELL PEPPERS Planting Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost date. The temperature must be at least 70 degrees F for seed germination, so keep them in a warm area for the best and fastest results. Start pepper seeds three to a pot, and thin out the weakest seedling. Let the remaining […]
FARMHOUSE FRIDAY ~ Farmhouse 5540
This weeks farmhouse comes from Farmhouse 5540. It’s a cozy farmhouse in Pennsylvania that is bright and beautiful. This is just a sneak peek so go check out Megan’s blog where she is renovating, decorating and creating in an 1867 Pennsylvania farmhouse. She is very detailed oriented with her decorating, even giving you the paint […]
Impossibly Easy BLT Pie
I ran across this recipe on the Betty Crocker website and it looked so good, I had to share it. Ingredients 12 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 3/4 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 cup shredded lettuce 6 thin […]
Our Newest Chicks
I was excited to come home from vacation and see new baby chicks. Ginger is my mother hen and I usually let her raise all babies. The three chicks with black coloring are Polish babies and the yellow one is a silkie.
FARMHOUSE FRIDAY – A Burst of Beautiful
Alicia and Nick at A Burst of Beautiful have a beautiful, light-filled home. I’m so excited to be able to share it with you today. You can check out their website and entire home HERE. KITCHEN The author states that the kitchen is her favorite room in the home. I can see why… it’s beautiful ! […]
Vinegar Vs. Dishwasher Rinse Aids
I ran across this article about using vinegar as a natural dishwasher rinse aid over at Handy and Homemade. There are a couple of suggestions on how to use the vinegar in the dishwasher (put in your rinse aid dispenser or put in a bowl on the top rack) I have been […]
