Dear friends,
Thank you for the nice comments on my last post. I appreciate your visits so much!
Gosh, I felt like Tasha Tudor bringing in this big bundle of twigs...
except I wasn't wearing an old frock and an apron. Remember the picture of Tasha carrying the bundle of twigs? One of my favorite photos of her...
If only my old frocks and aprons looked as pretty as Tasha Tudors did.
These are just a few of the sticks and twigs that fell during that windy day, last Friday. In fact, these were in the driveway and front yard...I've only just begun cleaning up the rest of the yard.
Got my coffee fixed this morning, and noticed there were still coals in the fireplace from last night's fire. A handfull of the newly gathered twigs and a piece or two of split firewood...
and we soon had another warm fire...Our coffee by the fire didn't last long. Eli can tell time you know, and when Poppy is home, that means we can walk all the way to the highway.
Actually a little log cabin in the foodhills of the mountains, a rugged old fence or two, an old barn, and few animals has always been my dream...funny I've always dreamed of having a tiny home tucked away somewhere deep in the woods.
So we walked...
and I, deep in my thoughts, lagged behind. Fall of the year affects me this way. I want a barn with a hay loft and a donkey. I really do. Maybe tomorrow I'll put on an old frock and wear an apron.
and appreciate my teeny tiny goat barn and the little red chicken house...
and try out the brand new rake I bought today at Tractor Supply...
now I wonder what these two are planning...
Didn't mean to go on and on. Hope you'll come back real soon.
Love,
Henny
Such a cute post. Henny! I always love your comments and your pictures. Your fire looks so homey and beautiful and warm! Bet your walk was nice down that road. You do have a sweet log cabin in the woods and it looks so nice to me. I love that you share it with all of us. Hope that's the last of your big storms for awhile...what alot of work cleaning up after that. Thanks for coming back so soon!
ReplyDeleteYou've wanted a donkey (or 2) for such a long time. I hope you'll get them yet. Don't give up.
ReplyDeleteNow that I'm a hobbler, I no longer pick up anything the riding lawnmower will run over! - lol
ReplyDeleteI love your ever-so-special cabin in the woods. My sister keeps trying to give me a donkey or two. It surely is hard to resist those ever-so-long ears and big bright eyes, but so far so good. I know I don't need another animal around here to take care of. I will be back to see that old frock and apron!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely cabin in the woods to me. :)
ReplyDeleteGod bless you all.
I love, love, love your beautiful home in the woods!
ReplyDeleteDo you know how many of us would love to have your sweet home in the woods, or at least to visit you in it! Dennis and I have always wanted a small log home on five acres or so in the mountains. I do believe it's time I let go of that dream. Five acres is a lot of land to take care of when you have the health things I do and it's not fair to put it all on Dennis as we reach retirement age.
ReplyDeleteI adore the photos where you looked back on your cozy cabin with the smoke coming out of the chimney and the chickens. Just everything. It's a happy home and that's obvious.
Blessings,
Betsy
Hi Henny - I can feel the warmth of your fireplace - you've gathered lots to put into the fireplace. Yes, you and Poppy have a great cabin there - just a delightful place to live out your dreams. Cheers. KEV.
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ReplyDeletelike Henny..it ALL looks so wonderful..
AND..the photo at the end, says it all..!
Perhaps they were thinking about helping
you with the leaves..! :).
I must confess..l had to Google Tasha Tudor..
Never heard of her, will pop back later for
a longer read..! :).
Blowing a gale over here, no rain, just wind..
In for the day it seems..must try and get into
town to~day..!
And..The country is on 'FULL' Lockdown as from
Thursday..so back to square one it seems! :(.
Never mind, plenty to keep busy with..! HeHe! :o).
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A storybook world! Yes, a little cabin in the woods with a little barn sounds lovely. I would have chickens (of course), maybe a couple of sheep, a pony or miniature horse (donkeys can be quite loud), maybe an alpaca with the sheep... After reading your post, it makes me want to start a fire in the woodstove - we have snow, here! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful blog post! Such appealing photos. And I really like the one of Tasha Tudor. I should follow her style; it's how I see myself in my mind anyway!
ReplyDeleteHi Henny...I so enjoyed this post. Will go back and read it again. Your cabin in the woods is beautiful, so well cared for and charming. I love to see all around your property. I've always wondered how much land you have. I love Tasha Tudor,too. My favorite photo is her with her tabby in the garden. (of course lol) It is so windy here today that I will be out tomorrow picking up branches all over. And here comes some snow. Take care and give all those little ones a hug for me. Maybe two for Smokey. xo
ReplyDeleteI too like Tasha. And your fire looks so inviting. A picturesque scene both inside and out.
ReplyDeleteSuch pleasant Fall thoughts, Henny. Nice to see the fire started right up with that bundle of
ReplyDeletetwigs, which are work to gather. We had our first snow yesterday, and high winds stripped the trees
bare except for the oaks. Had to rake early this morn before today's wind picks up. I think
Smokey and Wheetie must be exchanging ideas for a Fall frolic.
Well, it's great to go on and on with dreams. Look at how many of your dreams you have made come true!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness you live in such a beautiful place your warm fire looked so cosy
ReplyDeleteI think all of your hard work and vision are what makes your dreams come true, your home and farm are a testament to that.
ReplyDeleteTasha Tudor is one of my most favorite ladies. She lived life on her terms, simply and gracefully, you remind me of her so much.
Well, I know it's easier said than done, but please watch that cranky back of yours whilst doing all these chores, I wish you were closer, I could help :)
Hugs,
~Jo
You remind me of Tasha too, and I think your home is just as interesting as hers. Wasn't she amazing? So wonderful to have her books we can be inspired and cheered by. I love your bags of sticks and the fireplace photo is to dream about!!! I would love one. To cook over and drink tea by and to have that wonderful light in the room and warmth. Thank you for such a cheery post-it helps so much at this hard time.
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ReplyDeleteI loved this post. I dream like this too. I love Tasha. This post just made me smile on a day that I am full of worry. Thank you Henny! Love You! Carla
I always used to dream of having a home just like yours - which is probably why I enjoy your posts so much :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your little bit of paradise with us, Mxx
Oh such a very enjoyable post. I love your home in the woods. Everything looks so cozy.
ReplyDeleteHi Henny! A new rake? Fun! I want a wood burning insert for our fireplace and I saw the one I'd like online at Tractor Supply!
ReplyDeleteYour cabin is just perfect! Isn't it wonderful to love what we have? Take care, sweet Henny!
Henny you live in such a beautiful setting. Your log house in the woods is just perfect. Tasha Tudor was the neatest person. The way she lived and her art was so inspirational. I am sure she would have been delighted to wear one of your lovely aprons. Well hope you are staying cozy and warm. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYou are where you were meant to be. While it is not my cup of tea, I appreciate it through you. I love your posts.
ReplyDeleteYou already know that I think your place is absolutely perfect, just the way it is. A bit of paradise I would say. Hey, are those guinea hens in your yard? So sweet!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your cozy fireplace. If I lived closer I would bring over sausages to roast and invite myself to dinner, LOL.
Your little home in the woods is lovely. Your fire looks cosy; the perfect place to enjoy a coffee...or two. Why, you could wear one of your lovely aprons that you fashion.
ReplyDeleteHow I love your post today........and your fall dreaming! Put on that apron and frock and enjoy! There is such a comfort when the smell of chimney fire and smoke is in the air. I love the photo with your guineas!
ReplyDeleteYour life looks perfect and so far away from the World we are experiencing now. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteI started to comment on this last night...wanted to give you a link to a video...I feel sure you will love it. Go to THIS VIDEO and though you will probably like the whole thing, drag it to the 12:10 part....it is the part I want you to see. Let me know what you think.
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