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Welcome! I’m Teresa, the hen in a farmhouse nest. I was born in Canada and am now a US Citizen. I inhabit a wonky farmhouse with my husband, Brian, our dogs and parrots and a miniature pig. We also care for alpacas, ducks, chickens, a pair of geese, rabbits, goats, and a couple of barn cats.
Jane Austin once wrote, “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort”. I have to agree. While I often daydream of visiting far off places, my heart longs to be at home. Whether I’m inside or outside, I can find plenty to keep me busy and content. I enjoy the French country decorating style, renovating (as time and budget allow), gardening, reading, creating, and blogging.
I hope to inspire you with simple farm living as we renovate and decorate our wonky farmhouse.
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Category Archives: Gardening
Humming Along
Summer is humming along and before you know it fall will be here. We’re getting some much needed rain here today. It didn’t rain the whole month of July so we’re in sorry need of it. My bees are doing … Continue reading
Laying in the Grass
Brian returned from his business trip to Holland on Friday night and despite having been up almost 24 hours, he was up bright and early on Saturday to do his chores. I’m so glad he’s home! We went for our … Continue reading
The Scent of Lilacs
I don’t think there’s any other scent that takes me back to my childhood like lilac does. I remember playing in my neighborhood and at my grandma’s house where the scent of lilac filled the air. I am and always … Continue reading
In Full Spring Swing
We’ve been having some beautiful weather which is wonderful for getting things done around the farm. This past weekend Brian and I laid the cement pad for the air conditioner and generator to sit on. It was a lot of … Continue reading
A Well Planted Pot
I’ve always loved the lush abundance of a well planted pot alive with colorful flowers and vines dripping over the edges. You see them in greenhouses, often with hefty price tags. I decided this year to plant up my own … Continue reading
May Showers
Last night was filled with lightening flashing through my bedroom windows, thunder and hard rain. I hardly slept. It was also very muggy and I would awaken to a quiet night, open the window, get back into bed and fall … Continue reading
Random Foto Friday
Welcome to Random Foto Friday where I share my favorite moments from around the farm this week. Today’s post is a day late as yesterday was shearing day for our alpacas. Thanks to Pete and his team from Top Knot Shearing for … Continue reading
Two Men and a Rototiller
I’m so grateful for my husband, Brian, and our friend Greg who used pick ax, shovel and rototiller to prepare my garden for this year’s vegetable bonanza. Remember what it looked like before?
Planning the Vegetable Garden
Now that the weather has seemingly straightened itself out, I’m in vegetable garden planning mode. Most years I fly by the seat of my pants, but this year I wanted to make sure I got in everything for yummy summer … Continue reading
