~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ May the songs of the birds brighten your day, your garden flourish and the blessings of Spring be in your heart! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I sure hope your day is going better than this poor Hen's! Thanks so much for stopping by! :) Jenn Cunningham's new book entitled, "Simpler Times Early Autumn", will be a treat to look forward to in the upcoming months! I am thrilled to be a part of this book in my capacity of being a stylist and photographer for her Recipe section. For further inquiries and details, please click on the link below! Thank you Jenn for offering such a wonderful book that we can all enjoy! http://www.picturetrail.com/homesteadfarm After a heavy storm the clouds break at dusk to reveal a Spring setting in my kitchen window. It doesn't feel like Spring even though the calendar says so! I seem to spend so much time there and enjoy decorating this area for the season at hand! Ah, life's simple pleasures! I decided to start decorating my Dinning Room for Spring and do something a little different this year. The colors I have chosen are buttermilk, honey, with a touch of nutmeg and Sweet Annie, almost sounds like I am baking a cake!! Believe me, that would have been easier! :) These colors are neutral, fresh and light for an airy look! Just perfect for Springtime! I hope these images inspire you to decorate your homestead for this wonderful season! As the daylight hours wane, our homes take on a magical feel at twilight. As the full moon casts it's shadows outdoors, the inside is also transformed with soft shadows illuminating through tin punched lanterns and candles all aglow. Some of our collections are hidden by darkness however, the overall look still shines though in a quiet way that lures us in for just one more peek! Ah, the mystery and the charm that we all just can't seem to resist!!! A close ~ up of my favorite part of the room as gourds seem to rule the day with rich colors that really incorporate so well into our primitive decorating style seasoned with a touch of outdoor whimsy! Always be inspired and I hope YOU enjoy decorating your home as much as I have! Well, at least one room....it's an ongoing process! :) I hope you will be able to find that special primitive to call your own! I was honored to be asked to do the front cover shot for "Mercantile Gatherings Magazine"! This magazine is fabulous as the articles are so interesting and the homes featured are just wonderful. I also enjoy the craft projects and heartfelt stories too. If you wish to subscribe here is the link to their website: http://mercantilegatherings.com/shop/ Many fresh offerings of antiques blended with whimsical ideas will be added daily. I hope you are able to visit often. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me! I am always here to help! :) Please click on categories at left to browse available offerings. You are now on my "Home" page. You can view your purchase(s) anytime in the "Shopping Cart" to the left. Please take a moment to read my "Terms & Conditions" page. Thank you, have fun and Enjoy! What is up on the site is just a small portion of what I have available. Many ~New Offerings~ to look forward to including fresh Artistic Creations. In dedication and tribute with all my love to Simca and Friends! Amy, my graphic artist deserves recognition for all of the wonderful hard work, dedication and talent she added to this site. Without her help, this journey would never have been possible. I have been truly blessed to have found her! Thank you Amy for making my dream a reality!