TEA and TUNES

Favorite things to do every day are to listen to tunes on my cute little retro-looking radio/CD player.  I love listening to KTLF Christian radio from Colorado Springs, or my CDs.  And, relaxing with tea which I enjoy making in my little one person tea set!  Relax! Breathe! Refresh! Renew!

but where are the HANDLES?

I'm sure you've figured out by now that I really like old rusty tools and farm equipment . . . I DO!!  I can't help myself.   These tools are all treasures I gleaned from our family farm as  is the tractor seat.  My dad liked Allis Chalmers tractors . . they were orange . . . and this is the seat from one of them.  This lovely . . and loved . . collection of tools are part of the rock border around my herb garden.  The handles?  Well, they were just plum worn out!

well, you could call it "CORNY"

Nope, it's not time to plant corn yet, but it is time to start, at least, thinking about planting whatever one is going to plant and getting some preparations done.   My dad was a farmer . . true, blue, gritty and as hard working as they come.   This is a very old corn planter that he used many "moons" ago, probably before I was born but at least when I was pretty darned little.   My parents are both gone to their heavenly home, my dad living on this earth longer than my mom.  When we were doing what we had to do with the farm and all the equipment and "stuff" on it, I told all my siblings I was loading up the corn planter and taking it home . . which was only about 1/2 mile up the road.  I put down weed barrier material and a lot of locally "harvested" rocks and here it sits . . in my yard.  A wonderful reminder of my heritage as a "farm kid" and of my dad . . the farmer. 

'Tis a MYSTERY"

What in the world is going on here with all these parts and pieces of license plates?   Well, a project is in the works and it's coming together but it will just have to remain a mystery until all the parts and pieces comes together . . . . hmmmmm?!?!?!?

the "FLOWER of SCOTLAND"

Yes, the thistle is the National Flower of Scotland. And, being of Scottish/Irish ancestry and having had the privilege of traveling to Scotland more than once, I have a "fondness" for the beauty of the thistle.  This is just one of several embroidered designs done for me by Farmgirl, Paula. Isn't it just beautiful!

first MOW of the SEASON

It was time!  So, yesterday my lawn got it's first mow of the season.  We had to buy a new lawnmower as our old one died mid-season last summer.  So, with just one pull the new one started right up and tackled the job in grand style.  Way in the background of this picture are the snowcapped LaPlata Mountains. The tree in the center of the picture is our pear tree and in the forefront right is a sour cherry tree, both in full bloom!   Ahhhh . . the beauty and fragrance of fruit trees in bloom.

REFLECTIONS and REFURBISHMENT

Take a train case that REALLY needs a new "inside job", line it with upholstery weight floral fabric with a removable/padded bottom piece, dress it up with lace and ribbon and a new mirror . . . and you have a lovely case ready for "glamping".  This is for my daughter, who is my best friend and "glamping" partner.