Rural Simplicity

It was an accident, I never meant to redecorate the dinning room, but something just got ahold of me and well... here is what happened. ...A little tots beginner school nook! I know it will never stay this clean and organized, but what school does. I hope that having a dedicated space in the kitchen with me will keep this little munchkin happy! Sarah 

I've had an old pickle jar sitting on the shelf for well over a year that we've used to collect change. I've always meant to decorate it and have just not found it pressing enough. But of course if you are reading this post you know that I finally set aside the time  to do it and I wanted to let you all watch the process. Materials Needed: 1) Jar - Pickle jar's are great! 2) Scrapbook Paper 3) Decoupage Glue 4) Large Artists Paintbrush 5) Scissors 6) Pencil 7) Trinkets/Decor Step 1: Choose your jar and scrapbook paper. Poke a slit through the lid just larger than a quarter. Step 2: Measure the area where the label used to be on the jar, or the area that you want to cover.  I cut two 4"x12" strips because my paper was not long enough to go all the way around the jar.  Step 3: Use your decoupage and add the pattern to the jar.  Once it is dry add a layer of decoupage over the whole area.  (*Remember * - go l...

I've never watched Sesame Street...Gasp! I know, but my daughter has two old Sesame Street books that feature 2 letters and 1 number each. Each book has a fun little story that is comprised of one of the featured letters and I mean about 90% of the story starts with that letter. Maybe you know what I'm talking about, maybe not, but I thought it was so cute, so my husband and I worked out our own tongue twister story using the letter "W". Have Fun... Wendy and the Whistler There once was a wide waisted wench who went by Wendy. Her weeks and weekends in Wentzville were wiled away when as a wee one she wished for wild watermelon near the wide walls of Wofford.  When winter washed over the white wavey hills of Wentzville, Wendy the wide waisted wench wandered west into the willowy woods. Wendy waltzed up the wide way wowed by the wonderful wild watermelons wobbling by the wayside. While the wench worked a watermelon onto her wagon the wicked Willie of Wofford ...

Ecc. 3:1 says "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under the sun." I think that can include the real seasons. So many people complain about winter and the snow and cold, but how much sweeter does the cold winter make the Spring and the hot Summer!!  What is your favorite season? Think about how it would feel to have that season all year around? Sarah

Here we go, a great little story to read on this snowy day... enjoy! Willow’s Lesson Here is a story that is not so very old. It is a story about two trees, and this is how it goes… The sun was just beginning to peek over the Eastern Mountain, to smile down on the valley below as Willow opened her eyes and began to stretch her limbs and ruffle her leaves. Willow had a beautiful spot right next to the river. Everyone knew it as Big Blue and it was truly the most desired place to lay your roots. Willow had been resting by Big Blue for three decades. She had spread her roots and branches so far that there was no room for anyone else to grow. Willow was a nice tree, but known to be selfish and possessive of the things she thought belonged to her.  Willow did have one neighbor, his name was Buddy. He was a short sturdy tree that bloomed with beautiful red buds in the Spring. Buddy sat at the base of the Eastern Mountain and was content with his little rocky home. Willo...

Perry means "one who lives by a pear tree". Although my husband has known this for years, I'm just now figuring it out and I'm excited to incorporate more pears into my decor. (I'm even adding it to our farm logo!) I found this great new craft via Pinterest and thought I would share... I usually do not do well with Pinterest crafts, but this one is super easy. Tools Needed: 1) Hot Glue Gun 2) Old burnt out lightbulbs 3) twine 4) extra glue sticks 5) scissors (not pictured) 6) small twigs Let's Get Started! Put a generous amount of hot glue on the end of your lightbulb and place your 1"-2" twig, holding until set. Start wrapping your twine around the base of the twig, add hot glue as you go.  I add hot glue every few wraps, trying to keep placing it on different sides. Keep the twine as close together as you can.  Once you get close to the largest spot, turn the bulb upside down and keeping working. It's easier to...