Today was an amazing day. I don’t know a better word to describe it. It started out at around 7:00 AM. Gracie caught the bus to school, super excited about a field trip to the state capitol and Fort Snelling…her Lunchables packed in her portable cooler lunch box. Jeff and I went on our daily…
~Scenes from a Front Porch in Autumn~ by Sandy Erdman As we remember enjoying the summer parade from the front porch, life has slowed down with the arrival of Autumn. The porch continues to be a favorite gathering place for our family and friends, even if the chill of fall has settled in. The front…
This past Saturday, after a marvelous day at the apple orchard, winery and cidery in Maiden Rock Wisconsin, Jeff and I indulged in our date day for the week. Gracie had been invited to a birthday party, so after we dropped her off at her friend’s celebration, we took a little drive to Miesville MN.…
~ cider pumpkin bread ~ This is a little something I dreamed up the other morning when I woke up to frost on the windows. I turned on the fire place for the first time this season and got to work in the kitchen. The addition of real orchard apple cider and maple extract make…
“In all forms of collecting, the hunt for bargains adds zest to the game.” ~Edward James Nankivell, 19th century English journalist a sweet vintage bread basket cloth various vintage napkins a had crocheted pineapple doily linen and crocheted lace pieces lace edged table doily embroidered and tatted pillowcases white eyelet…my favorite! a book with a…