The Farmhouse

Friday, April 25, 2014

Farmhouse Debut Reminder

Tune into MPT this Sunday evening to see The Concert For The Bay. This is the program that used The Farmhouse to film some tips for conserving energy and helping the bay.  My talented friend Karen Barber is a producer for the show. If we are lucky we will see our sink, dishwasher and washing machine. Oh I already have goosebumps! Get out the red carpet!
On another note I have some groundbreaking news...I am posting this from my phone:) yes, Josh still has my laptop which is rendering me useless!  Come on son bring it back!! I have much Farmhouse news to share, but I need that laptop.  So stay tuned...

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Monday, April 21, 2014

Happy Birthday!

This week my beloved horse, Kitty is turning 17.  Since most of you have never met her I thought I tell you a little about her.

Kitty was born in Quebec, Canada and her registered name is Bart Hemie.  While in Canada, Kitty learned to pull a cart as well as being a riding horse.  Kitty is a rare breed called The Canadian Horse or Cheval Canadien.  There are only a few thousand of these horses left in the world.  The Canadian  Horse is very hardy , with great feet and usually are black in color.  I purchased her from a farm where she taught children how to ride. She is very people friendly, but, this girl is very picky about her equine friends! She is the Boss Mare and I admire her gumption!!



I love this horse.  Is that weird?  She is my friend, my therapist and my child.  I never have a bad day with her.  We might have a different opinion on some things, but I always leave her feeling happy. My favorite thing to do with Kitty is to go trail riding.  She is an excellent trail horse and very sure-footed, too.


I think she is quite beautiful . I consider myself so lucky to have an animal friend that brings me such joy!

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Monday, April 14, 2014

He's Back!

Before I start waxing on about our wonderful new landscaping, I must catch my breath.  You see we have a visitor.  Or was here all along?  Not sure, but I was not happy to see him that's for sure!



Here he is sunning himself on the sill of the screened in porch.  Sorry, but I may have to move.
The landscapers were kind enough to move him into the woods, but I may have nightmares about this.  People - this -is - a - big - snake!!

Ok, ready for the big reveal?
Ta Da!
Garage finished and painted.


First phase of landscaping completed.






We are told these shrubs are deer resistant. 
I am tickled by the window box,too.

Cute, huh?
Stay tuned for "How Cliff Tries To Grow a Lawn, Part 2."
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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Porch News


We have been working hard here at the ole' Farmhouse.  Last week we stained the porches.


This is the west porch all taped and ready to be stained.  We did this porch with brushes and the front porch with a roller.  I think the brushes worked best.


Here is the front porch before we put the rug and bench back.


Please notice the burlap pillow made by yours truly!  That's right - a new craft!!


On Sunday we bought new furniture for the west porch. 


Love it! We worked as a team and it only took 2 hours to put it together.
Now we just need some flowers and we are all set.
Come - sit a spell.
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