I started to collect China cup and saucers quite a few years ago after having tea at Rusty’s grandma’s place. It was insane the variety and amount of beautiful tea cups she had in her dining room cabinet. Knowing how much I appreciated them I started to get them as gifts from her for birthdaysContinue reading “Old Houses – tea+sweets”
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Old Houses – the addition
Here’s a little YouTube video I made to compile a bunch of pictures that show the journey of the addition. Enjoy, Nessie♡
Old Houses – project time
I love working on little things that when they start you aren’t 100% sure how it’s gonna go, but as you follow through it turns out beautifully. Case in point, a couple antique pieces we picked up for the the house. We didn’t know for sure what room they would go in, what the bestContinue reading “Old Houses – project time”
Letters from the old manse- April 13th
Hi family + friends, it’s been a while since I last shared with you, life in our old hohouseand life around the farm. Firstly, I have to say the weather has been absolutely beautiful for a change the week or so. Maritime qeather can be so fickle but weate certainly enjoying the sun and theContinue reading “Letters from the old manse- April 13th”
Muddy Boots – looking out the window of life
Hi y’all, I did not send out and special msg the past little while and really haven’t been post much. We were swamped with the Fiona clean up that was messing with our fall chores and wow I can say that really took alot out of us. Before we knew it Christmas season was here.Continue reading “Muddy Boots – looking out the window of life”
Muddy Boots Old Houses and the Farm – how do you say goodbye
We had to say goodbye to our beloved Murdoch today…. he went downhill even more from yesterday. So we decided to have a nice morning together with him, hugging him and whispering all our love to him as we lay on the floor. Then when we gathered all our courage and we carried Murdoch outContinue reading “Muddy Boots Old Houses and the Farm – how do you say goodbye”
Muddy Boots Old Houses and the Farm – words cannot express our feelings
My post tonight is one that we knew is coming….. we didn’t know exactly how much time he has left but yes the days are numbered…… it has been the most difficult two days but has also been the most difficult bunch of weeks. He made his way into my heart and my life atContinue reading “Muddy Boots Old Houses and the Farm – words cannot express our feelings”
The House – Ferments
Got some of our regular ferments going and freshed up. My milk kefir is happy, it was asleep the last couple weeks and I woke it up yesterday. It has some happy grains floating♡ Our green and black kombucha it brewing happily with nice looking scobies…. this is a weekly brew here. I started aContinue reading “The House – Ferments”
Old Houses – addition windows
We are continuing the renos on the house in the addition. We have the walls done, primed, we have the bathroom shiplap on painted it looks awesome. We are now working on the window sills and trim. Since it is easier to prime and first coat with paint before the sills and trim are attached…….Continue reading “Old Houses – addition windows”
Old Houses – Addition
The addition is almost done….. It’s getting really exciting to see the progress in the new addition. We have the roughed in electrical and plumbing done. The insulation and vapor barrier is done….sealed….. and the drywall is up seam filled and primed…. woot woot. We are starting on the powder room…yeah! Russ has cut sandedContinue reading “Old Houses – Addition”
Muddy Boots, Old Houses and The Farm 