~ Decem-brrrrrr ~

 wow 

it got cold last night!

after 2 days of mild temps we seem to be back into almost-winter...

a sparkly, heavy frost this morning in the big field ~

so pretty to wake up to!

It will be another busy day for us ~

the final preparations will be made for our Open House tomorrow.

Fresh greens need to be cut, and last-minute baking done!

please stop by our little Farm Shop tomorrrow,

December 3rd 

we'll be open from 10:00 - 4:00

and would love to see you!

isn't he a handsome St. Nick?

for those who aren't on Instagram or Facebook,

I recently posted some photos of the new candle the I received from

Gable House Goodes/Misi Axel

{ http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/}

Misi offers candles through her shop via Big Cartel:

{ http://gablehousegoodes.bigcartel.com/ }

and also holds a club for candle lovers...

this is her

Williamsburg Wassail candle & fixings ~

and a few photos of our yet-undecorated tree 

... shown here in the Keeping Room of our farmhouse:

the scent of Christmas.....

I'll be decorating a little more after tomorrow, and will share some pics of the farmhouse & shop in their Holiday finery for you to see

~ if you're so inclined ;)

 

I also posted about the wonderful finishing techniques found in the 

Fun With Wool book by Kathy Clark/Briarwood Folk Art

 { http://thegrinningsheep.blogspot.com/ }

here are a couple of wool-wrapped-finished mats I did

using one of Kathy's techniques ~

small house

fraktur tulip

 what a beautiful, 

neat & tidy edge this technique lends!

and it is easy as pie ~

Well I am heading to the kitchen for another cup of tea and a scone...

many miles to go before I sleep tonight!

 

wishing you all a cozy & creative day!

Blessings from the Farm ~ 

 Lori