~ Rainy Day ~

 Hello Friends & Folk!

...a rainy afternoon here on the farm today ~

my very favorite kind of day.

The temps outside are warmer than usual today,

but I have the woodstove going to keep the dampness out of this old farmhouse.

~ our Christmas tree is lit with the soft glow of little white lights...

I have yet to add one ornament to it, preferring instead, to enjoy it in it's more-simple state.

I will not go overboard this year for my decorating.

In fact ~ as I get older, I find myself wanting/needing less - 

the more 'stuff' I have around me only makes my brain more 'busy'

{{ and good lordy it doesn't need any help. }}

I'll be purging everything I own in the next coming weeks.

~ from clothing to books,

crafting supplies to collectibles & antiques

... that just no longer suit my need for a simpler way of living.

I'll donate first, then give to friends/family....if they want anything!

I think I'll list the antiques/collectible things here on my blog for those that may want them.

so stay tuned, you never know what may show up!

∞∞∞

So I have been hooking.

alot.

like, it's the only thing I want to do lately ~

yes, punching & stitching are good too, 

but there is something about pulling those loops through linen 

that grabs me and soothes me and keeps me focused.

{well not really 'focused' ~ I'm usually daydreaming about a future design while hooking one!}

... in between readying the shop for this coming weekend, 

I making time to hook everyday.

I finished the mat I've been working on,

a little Moravian star ~

 

and of course simply finished it 

with a sewn-on label...

 

~  I have two more small hooked projects 

that are waiting to be whipped/finished too:

a snowman & a small house.

 

 

... yep, 

there are my wonky loops...

high/low

here/there

fat & skinny

kinda like me.

♥ 

hello.

Hoping you all are enjoying a peaceful day 

~ filled with simple-things you love!

Blessings from the Farm ~ 

 Lori