Prairie Blue


...............at my front door spinning...................just some simple thoughts & happenings of an ordinary woman.....

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

another view

 
.............. still blessed!

feeling accomplished....

gonna start the year off with revamping the craft room/office ........ wanted to have the chair finished before starting .....  yes.... jumped in & went for it ! 
...................... i am blessed !

Saturday, December 24, 2016

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

simple & blessed.....

the simpleness of twinkling lights ...... my mom's Santas ...... the calm ..... the peace......  
the complete simpleness of just realizing ..... how blessed !

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

in the cold of the night......

seems like we just jumped into the cold ..... the days were warm & suddenly it is here ..... that time when we love to snuggle under a blanket and sit close to the fire ......... that day we realize what is coming ... we become ever so mindful of how things are brown ... and dreary & cold when we look out the window and can no longer linger in the yard to spruce up our surroundings ........ i think it is God's way of saying " rest a bit ".... time for us to concentrate on US ... our well being ... mental..physical..spiritual .....,,,,, the time to renew ourselves ... our indoor homes ... & tackling that long list of things to do ........,,, yes...,,,, that is what i will do .....,, first me ..... " renew me Oh Lord "...................i am blessed ! 

Thursday, December 1, 2016

when the candles are lit...

 the twinkling of lights.....the lighting of candles....... it's time for Christmas Tea...................i am blessed!

Friday, November 18, 2016

interlude....

that moment between .........  a house full of chatter of an open house ..... a quiet home ..... greenery... lights ... trees ... getting ready for my Christmas Tea .......... a house full of chatter!    ................. i am blessed!

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

almost time...

 the days are dwindling....broken fingernails...stained hands...wonderful smells..........!
must mean it's open house time...........
....................... i am blessed!

Saturday, October 29, 2016

"Nettie Blue"......

been a busy little Prairie Blue town trying to ready for the next open house tour ....... the one little bright spot has been an answered prayer ....... i have just prayed for quite awhile that God would send me a kitty ......... well....... she has been here a week & i think she has adopted me ..... since it is "National Cat Day" i think it is time to make it official ........... not a very good picture ...... but meet my "Nettie Blue"........ LOVE ..................
I am blessed!

Monday, October 3, 2016

such a little thing.......

isn't it so funny how such a little thing can bring joy .......... if such a little thing as a old worn salt box can bring me joy ......... what could we do for others that would make them smile today .... or just make them know that someone cares ..... maybe .... just maybe ...... it will be the thing they are looking for ........... such a little thing indeed !
................... i am blessed !

Friday, September 23, 2016

and so it is Autumn......

and so the days are changing ..... a little nip in the evening air ...... although our days have still been HOT ........ the mums ... pumpkins .... corn stalks ...... here at Mustard Seed Hill it is time for harvest!
i am blessed!

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Autumn Blessings.....

from MUSTARD SEED.........
..........i am blessed!

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

almost time....

busy days ..... spray paint .... cinnamon ..... rust .... bruises ..... goose egg on the forehead ..... jammed thumb .........  yes it is almost open house time ...... two more days!
hoping i survive all the battle scars .......... i am blessed!

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

a time to create.....

the last few days have been long...tiring...&... hot!       
the days where i need to accomplish much .....
the days where i will always second guess myself ... & ..... 
wonder why i do it all .............
it is open house time ..... times of fake pies & pumpkins .... gourds & mums......
i wish I could pace myself better & enjoy the process ...... anyway ..... however you look at it ....
i am blessed!

Monday, August 22, 2016

reminder.....

sometimes we just need little reminders ..... like the moment you step out of the car ..... find a perfect little heart leaf in the parking lot, with no other leaves around ......... in these hot days of summer ... our beautiful flowers start to fade ...............
but ..... LOVE. remains!
..................i am blessed!

Monday, July 25, 2016

cooling off .....

sometimes we just need to cool off ..... cool off from all the bad in our world ...... the ugliness that surrounds us ........ so blessed that i could just stop in the middle of our little country road & take in all of this goodness ......... & ...... cool off!
this big fella had no cares in the world.....
...........i am blessed!

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

evening.....

as this stressful day comes to a close ..... i will stop .... sing praise .....

for ..... i am blessed!

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Summer days.....

those beautiful summer days ..... when the garden phlox is blooming that brilliant lavender ..... the smell of fresh cut grass ..... with the sound of the sweet hum of a distant tractor ..... county fair in the days to come .....
             i am blessed !

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

leather britches.....

i can't believe it is time to string the leather britches again ....... seems just yesterday i sat on the porch to string last years greens ..................           what a calming ..... satisfying chore  .......  as I sit with string & needle in hand , i can't help but think of ladies in the past that preserved their goods for the coming winter in such fashion ........... probably with worn hands ... an old tattered house dress .... loose
 
apron strings & a few little ones hanging off the rocker & sitting on the porch steps listening to Mamma sing an old hymn as she holds the needle & string in hand .... in the same fashion as i............


.................... i am blessed!

Friday, July 1, 2016

watermelon sweet!

.............. the month of July!   ....... when hay fields are cut .... county Fair's on the brink , with sweet grands showing their livestock for the first time.... taking pride in projects .... a birthday thrown into to chaos of the fair & the most precious of all ...... the baptism of our first born grand ........ life is "watermelon sweet"!
i am blessed!

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

the smell of hay........

can you smell it?....... the scent of freshly mowed hay ....... the sound of the tractor & the mowing machine ...... next best sound ..... the rhythm of the baler ...... ahhhhh the country life ....... time for the cows to come back to the pasture!

i am blessed !

Saturday, June 25, 2016

the beginning of this day.....

in the early morning hours ... of the beginning of this fresh new day ..... a day full of new possibilities .... new friends ..... new smiles ................. what a lovely day!
i am blessed!

Thursday, June 23, 2016

sometimes.....

sometimes we just need to take it slow ..... regroup ..... & ..... access the things that actually NEED to be done  ............. breathe in breathe out!
i am blessed!

Sunday, June 19, 2016

On a mission.....

on a Grammy mission for a few days....... back soon.....
.............i am blessed!

Thursday, June 16, 2016

pink......

i am not really a big pink girl .....  but I saw this tool & it called my name "DENISE" from the Lowes aisle ....... so now ..... let the re-establishing of the garage begin ........ help me to let go of valuable junk for heaven's sake!   ....... and ...... possibly use my new pink tool ................................... i am blessed!

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Saturday, June 11, 2016

opening the door.....

opening the door to this brand new day..........
i am blessed........

Sunday, June 5, 2016

tour time.....

it is that time of year ..... when nerves are frayed ..... emotions running on overload .....
trying to get last minute projects finished ...... throw house repairs in the mix ..... well..... need i say more!     blogging will probably be on hold for a week !
i am blessed !

Friday, June 3, 2016

a red...white....& blue kinda day........

  trying to finish up a few projects for next weekends open house ..... flags on the line & as i sat on the porch working on some wreaths ..... i was so overwhelmed with gratitude ........... gratitude for the blessing of being able to enjoy looking at my works .. watching the cows in the pasture .. the breeze & the calm and stillness of being content with my life ................ 
i am blessed!

Thursday, June 2, 2016

morning view.....

in the morning ..... i will look at things with new eyes ..... eyes that see things refreshed & ready to be conquered ..... eyes that try to understand things i just don't get ..... eyes & heart wide open ..... i am ready !
i am blessed !

Friday, May 27, 2016

under the dinner bell.....

sweet little heads peeping out of the nest that rests under the dinner bell ..... has me thinking of all the little ones moving up & out of nests this time of year ....... thinking back to those days of my own little peeps ready to fly on to their own new adventures ..... so blessed they made good & righteous decisions!

i am blessed!

Monday, May 23, 2016

on a roll...clean windows!

i am a terrible window washer .....  but I read the other day to wash with rainex ........ so we gave it a try .... must say it didn't look as streaky ..... we will see !   ............ i am blessed!

Saturday, May 21, 2016

a cleaning day........

ever have those days you are just overwhelmed with everything to be done?....... i am the queen of being overwhelmed ...... house ..... yard ..... crafting!   so much to be done around here in the next month i really don't know where to begin ........ so .......... today i will begin with cleaning porches ..... or maybe bathrooms .... or work in the yard ..... or work on unfinished flags & wreaths for open house !   okay. ...... now you understand how i operate!
i am blessed !

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

a day of finishings ......

oh this day ........  a day of finishing some projects .... the list is so long ...... & this one ...... well I can't even tell you how long ..... i think the date when i started is 2014 which i hate to even admit!   anyone else have problems with finishings?   Lord help me to commit to following through & finishing .... ANYTHING!!!!!

 i am blessed!

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

a cleaning of the brooms.....

i love old brooms ............. today is a "cleaning" of the brooms ....... a day to sweep away those thoughts of negativity ... doubts ... the i cant's ............. anybody else have those days?   i honestly have so much to do in the next two months, i really don't know how it will get done ( especially now with the recent storm damage) ............... but ........... i am hard at it today .............. sweeping that garbage out the door!
.........................i am blessed!

Thursday, April 28, 2016

a bluebird after the storm.....

storms come in so many forms .... weather related ..... spiritual ..... physical  .............. whatever type of storm we go through, they are all difficult to overcome ........... i have been through a variety of storms in my life  & i must say they are not fun at all ... but there is always a lesson!    
a few years ago when our daughter was so sick , i was so encouraged by a song "Don't let this storm pass me by". ...  "reveal your glory... redeem your grace"............   so in the midst of this "weather related storm"........  i was encouraged by this little bluebird as my reminder from heaven & my Mom
..............    (by the way we are safe) & things can be repaired!
...................... i am blessed!

Sunday, April 24, 2016

a day of rest.....

sometimes ..... we just need to be quiet ..... and have a day of rest!
i am blessed!

Saturday, April 16, 2016

oh so good for the soul.......

open doors for the first time is oh so good for the soul.......

......... i am blessed!

Thursday, April 14, 2016

leaving the kitchen......

after spending days making my "faux salt dough" pies .... skillet cornbreads .... muffins ........ i will now be leaving the kitchen!  .............................. sometimes in life we also need to know when it is time to ...... "leave the kitchen"  .......... you know what i mean?  ........ time to leave hurts ... grudges ... bad attitudes ....... & you know they sure can "brew in that kitchen" .......... so here i
 am praying that it will be easy to close that "oven door & leave the kitchen" ..................... i am blessed!

Monday, April 11, 2016

may it be the best of days....

a rainy day .... a day of new possibilities...hopes....dreams................. may it be the best of days!
...................... i am blessed!

Saturday, April 9, 2016

as the day is done......

as the hours fade ..... as the sun begins to set ...... as the day is done!
.................... i am blessed!

Thursday, April 7, 2016

don't forget the salt.....

in the oven today.... my "faux pies" ..... hoping ....they turn out a little better than my "faux cornbreads" that i forgot the salt!!!! .......................some days it is just hard to remember "the salt"........ you know what i mean...... we ARE TO BE THE SALT!.... the flavor....the seasoning .................... so others may SEE HIM!   .............. i have disappointed myself with people this week...didn't really show any salt & I have been heavy burdened........hoping God forgives my shortcomings & hoping a lesson learned!     
go sprinkle some salt!..................
i am blessed!

Thursday, March 24, 2016

a peaceful start.......

there are some days ... we just need a peaceful start .... one without distraction ... noise .... too many thoughts rolling around in my head ... thank you Lord for peace! ................. i am blessed!

Sunday, March 20, 2016

a time for cleaning....

the smell of Spring is in the air ..... i feel it in my very being .............  the time when all things seem new ..... & it so includes cleaning & revamping the shop ....... Spring Reopening soon !    i am blessed!

Saturday, March 12, 2016

a tiny little corner....

been overhauling my tiny little space ...... just a tiny little corner to help me with some creativity ...... my inspiration watching over me ....... i am blessed!