

Work Around The Homestead
Had some tree work done this week. I hate taking down trees but these were all dying and posing a risk to property. I was immensely sad about the beautiful Beech in the front. Gosh that broke my heart. Still, it succumbed to the dreaded Beech disease and had to come down before it rotted completely. The crew from Denison Tree Removal was absolutely fantastic! Excellent work, fast, efficient and cleanup was exceptional. Watching these guys work was amazing but honestly? They


Winter has been a bit challenging this year.
Winter 2025-2026 has finally been a winter like I remember as a child. We have been in a snow drought for the past 10 years. This year, though we didn’t have a white Christmas, it still managed to make up for lost time with several storms between 9-12 inches each and the most recent one being The Blizzard of 26. We received about that much in snow here with nearby area getting over 32” of snow All in less than 24 hours. 😳 Here are some photos. Enjoy!
Autumn 🍁
This is my favorite time of year. The crisp air, the colors of the leaves as they dance on the wind, the moon shining bright against the...
It's busy season!
Summer is always busy for families but for me it's extra busy! With family activities, birthdays, planning the school year and building...


Selecting Home Decor Accents
When looking around your home, the key to establishing a cohesive look can seem daunting. So many times people tell me they love my home...
Gray days are busy days
So it's a lovely gray, cold Sunday morning here in New England. Time in the Word and time for tea are on the agenda but so are few other...
Elephants are coming!
A week ago my mother was sorting through her old craft items and came across a pattern that was so near and dear to my heart. My mother...


Party is over...time to get back to work
Well, what a weekend it was! Ground hog day was so much fun...this year's theme was "simplicity" and it featured white and tans with...
Party Week!
Two exciting events taking place at the homestead this week...Friday is Ground Hog Day and that means it's time for our annual Ground Hog...








