Dearest Readers,
I have moved to:
http://honeyhillfarmshan.blogspot.com/
I hope all of my dear friends will drop by and pay me a visit!
Yours so kindredly,
Shan
Dearest Readers,
I received a comment, went to read it and found my dear little blog was changed…boo hoo! I knew this was going to happen, but I must confess after looking around I don’t like what I see.
I will endeavor to make my blog look as cozy as before…but it may take awhile.
Yours very kindredly,
Shan
Dearest Readers,
This week finds me close to home, living gently and deliberately, celebrating the art of keeping my home. I am constantly seeking out better ways to create calm from chaos hoping that it will bring peace to all who enter my humble abode.
After giving each room a quick tidy, I had a little fun re-arranging furniture and frippery. A rocking chair from the library has been moved into the front downstairs bedroom…it just fits that space so perfectly. I also switched a few area rugs around…the smaller parlour rug is now in the library and the big rug from the master bedroom is in the parlour….the scatter rugs from the front bedroom are now in the master bedroom! Dearest always asks if we have moved when I change things around…I just smile.
Between baking batches of Oatmeal cookies (we were completely out of cookies, can you believe it?), I cleaned out my Hoosier cabinet from top to bottom. And let me tell you, it needed it! It was shockingly dirty…crumbs, spilled spices, etc. I am reminded that I must tackle the pantry shelves next…it is a big job, but it puts things in order for canning season.
I bought a lovely sewing/work basket at a local street market last weekend and had time this morning to give it a good coat of paint. It will sit behind my chair in the back parlour and hold all my yarn and embroidery supplies. Of course, I will have "Victorianize" it will some fringe and will post pictures accordingly.
What else? The usual laundry, menu planning and bill paying…not to mention the beginning of the gardening season with its myriad of chores. A full to over-flowing week, full of lots of lovely little tasks. Each one adding itself in the creation of a very cheery and cozy home.
What could be more pleasant?
Yours ever so kindredly,
Shan
Dearest Readers,
As Mother’s Day is fast approaching I though I would share my entryway vignette…..
I must admit that this is a very bittersweet holiday for me, as both my own Mother and Mother-in-Love passed away long ago. But God blessed me with many loving "Mothers" who thoughtfully stood in their places and spoke words of kindness and wisdom throughout the years.
(I know some of you, through losses of your own, find this day to be a difficult one….please know that you are in my prayers.)
The journey of raising my own children has been the most delightful and beautiful adventure I could have ever hoped to enjoy….and I am ever grateful. Thank you Dearest God!
So to all Mothers, by birth or by heart, I send you my love….
Yours so kindredly,
Shan
Dearest Readers,
It is such a lovely day here at Honey Hill Farm…the sun is shining, sending dappled light through my lace covered windows. I have spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove, its wonderful aroma filling the house.
Everything about my day is made just that much more splendid because I am finally feeling well after such a lengthy illness. I ended up having to endure a third round of antibiotics and several weeks of recovery.
I put my blog on hold while I (a little bit at a time) put my house in order, restocked my pantry and larder and regained my vim and vigor.
I am ever so grateful to all my dear friends that have sent me loving thoughts….medicine for my soul…thank you. I am looking forward to posting regularly and catching-up with each of you.
I hope your day is filled with the sparkle of sunshine no matter where you are.
Yours kindredly,
Shan
Shan