I'm Hopping today!

Good Chilly Morning 

~ Friends & Folk ~

it finally feels more like November today ~

temps in the low 40's, crisp air & sunshine…perfect.

days like this usually find me outside taking a walk to charge up my energies ~

fill my lungs with fresh air, and my brain with inspiration!

I love to visit the smaller pine saplings in our woods on my walks.

I check their progress and give them encouragement to grow tall & strong…but

one sapling will always be chosen to come celebrate the Season with us here in the farmhouse ~

I try to choose a straight pine, but with character ~ 

to come  'live' in our farmhouse kitchen for a while…

Peter will dig up it's root ball so we can then replant it after it's visit with us :)

Once inside, I put it into a waterproof pot, then a big basket. 

then I will hang my antique tin cookie cutters, nutmeg graters and biscuit cutters on it

…all tied with torn red homespun fabric.

~ Simple is Best ~

here is a simple project for your hands during this upcoming busy-season…

* 1889 Feather Tree *

while decorating the farmhouse, 

I usually make a couple of batches of this beloved candy ~

I'm sure your family will enjoy it as much as ours, and it also makes a great gift when given in an old glass mason jar tied up with brown paper & string!

Thank You to Stacy for allowing me to be a small part in your Blog Hop!

and a VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to All of our Service Folk:
We have the Freedom to Celebrate what we love
~ because of the sacrifices you have made for us all…
{an extra special Thank You to Chris Manlick & his Family for all that you do for us!}
xoxoxoxoxoxox

a Blessed Thanksgiving & Yuletide Season to you All

~ Blessings from the Farm ~ 

Peter & Lori