giving thanks.

“they broke bread in their homes
and ate together with glad and
sincere hearts.”  Acts 2:46

i’m ever so grateful for oh so many
things .. true blessings in the plenty
and in the few. sometimes what we
see as the littlest is actually the greatest.
truth be told.

gathering with loved ones for
thanksgiving day and the days hedging
that day. there will be a feast as five
cooks and bakers will be busy prepping,
stirring, testing, ensuring all is in order
in taste and presentation. A veritable
explosion of groceries! yUm.

one dessert we’re sharing is a
cranberry pie. here’s a peek at the
beginning...

i’ll return come early december
and share life’s tidbits and plans for
the most wonderful time of the year.
until then, here’s a picture of a morning
visitor two days back. I was well
protected behind a strong barrier especially
since “rut” season is underway.
haven’t named this guy yet. suggestions?

May your thanksgiving day be filled

with kindness for others

and sincere gratitude. 

blessings....

p.s.

bloggie is having hiccups. 

as such, if this post appears

a bit wonky ... it’s bloggie. 

my apologies. 

autumn in the woods.

time for blogging 

hasn't exactly been on the 

first-things-first

list though i'm popping in

now to share just a few images.

more later as time allows.

numerous projects big and small

in place ..... with additional

remodel phases happening 

at a later time. bit by bit.

.     .     .     .     .     .     .     .     .

this clock.

while rather large it makes

this gal hAppy as the first

glance entering our kitchen.

it was a splurge. a hAppy splurge.

you can find it and more at the

Antique Farm House

♥

Lula the Jelly Cupboard came with us

when we moved to the woods and found

herself perfectly situated with a few

decor pieces jumbled on top including

our wedding picture with

respective grandfather pictures

gracing each side.

a fun striped pumpkin

in one of our wood bowls

situated on a sweet mini quilt top

spilling over the sides,

sewn by our daughter

so long long long ago.

simple setting on our dining room table.

the verticals will be replaced when the

curtains are completed. i'm not a fan

of verticals. anywhere. simply not my thing.

the table is a new purchase for a new home..

its rustic top has metal pieces rammed into

the wood and nailed in place

and enough cross cut saw marks,

gouges and imperfections

to make this shabby lovin' gal

thrilled to the moon and back. 

parson chairs are a gorgeous green

tweed beneath the soft

gold slipcovers.

morning light dances

on the rock fireplace.

i was toying with the idea

of painting the rock but 

decided against that fleeting

consideration. instead,

i'll make it work.

once a surface like this is painted

you really can't reverse the process

with relative success. it's staying.

glorious autumn color.

 this picture was taken

a couple weeks back.

.. beauty while it lasted

giving way to a 

significant artistry

in exposed state.

"and as the sun took a step back,

the leaves lulled themselves to sleep

and autumn was awakened."

- rachael franco -

warmish temps this week..

well, warmish for this area.

chilly mornings as low as 17 degrees.

. . . . .  swOon . . . . . 

we're amazed by how we've already

acclimated fairly well - so much though

that we keep the interior temp

hovering around 60 degrees.

bring your parka if you visit.

.snicker.

.wink.

!

those cooler temps provide ample

opportunity for soups and stews

and afternoon liquid life

be it coffee or tea -

with pumpkin muffins on the side

and brisk walks up and down

hills and picnics at one of the many

nearby lakes and rose tinged cheeks

and hand holding chilly willy 

fingers and socks and sweaters

and scarves and exploring

and wood stove aroma and the

dear deer - - oh so many!

..we're so happy here in this place..

..delight is around every corner..

we're soaking it up offering

gratitude to the One who made

it possible .. bringing peace

to our hearts and glory to Him.

the angular architecture of our home

as well as the truly rustic interior

finds me in a place of challenge

as i'm a through and through

cottage style type gal.

i'm softening the hard edges

and finding the process to actually

work quite well, pleasing both

of us rather unexpectedly.

♥

blessings,

sherry