My granddad was a man's man.One of my new favorite finds is the iron window frame from City Farmhouse in Franklin, Tennessee.He was a hard worker and provided for his wife and children. He had great big hands that were rough and callused from work and weather.He loved Jesus and showed it by helping others.I love these blue glass fishing weights I found in Michigan this summer.He was a friend to everyone he met and often brought an extra to the table for dinner.He loved his family and got a big … [Read more...]
Sometimes I Make Myself Sick
Girls, this isn't going to be pretty, but I feel like I just need to get this off my chest.I am in the middle of cleaning up after two days of having new carpet laid. We had new carpet put down in 3 rooms, a hallway, and the stairs. Consequently, there is not a room in this house that is not a first rate disaster.We also decided that this would be a great time to do some room rearrangement. We flip-flopped our dining and family rooms in an attempt to make the best use of every bit of space in … [Read more...]
Pin-Tastic!
I decided to join in the fun at Decor to Adore Friday Favorite Pins Party.Here is a picture that makes me smile this week. I pinned this from Sonny at 155 Dream Lane (hello, Sonny!) who I believe got it from an email from Better Homes and Garden.This green is very similar to the one we chose (okay, I chose) for our bathroom remodel. I have to admit the color is pretty intense and has caused an itsy bit of concern, but when I saw this picture, I knew … [Read more...]
Back to Reality
The suitcases are unpacked, my washing machine is humming, and I am already knee deep in my regular life. I'm so thankful that I love my regular life!Monday is houseblessing day around here, so as I was dusting and vacuuming, I decided to take a few pics of some of the vintage around our house. I have called my blog Vintage Farmwife, but so far, I haven't really shared much vintage. I don't want you all to think I am a vintage impostor!This is our laundry room. I love my … [Read more...]