A Place Like This

Gardening

  • The Sacred Pumpkin

     Once there was a boy ,while carving his pumpkin, saved the seeds to plant the next spring. His mother, knowing that this was a "store-bought" pumpkin, shared with him that the seeds would not grow and produce pumpkins for next… Continue reading

  • Queen of the Sun

       (Today's photos are from the press kit of Queen of the Sun.) Recently I had the great occasion to see the most inspiring of movies, Queen of the Sun. We so often hear how our world is in peril… Continue reading

  • Rose Jam

    I think by now you've figured out that everything is in full bloom around here. Between the smell of the honeysuckle and all of my roses blooming, the fragrance around the house is almost unbearable……in a good sort of way.… Continue reading

  • Spring keeps on Springing.

    There I was on Earth Day wishfully planting my sunflower forest. By the time I woke up on Saturday my garden was in full color and the sun was shining brightly.     From the smallest of herbs,  my thyme……… Continue reading

  • Have a Bee u ti ful Day

     In the fields surrounding Avonlea farm bees take their treasures back to their hives to make the liquid gold we call honey. Though I love honey and buy many organic jars of the beautiful stuff, I had never really thought about… Continue reading

  • The New Edition of Rhythm of the Home

    Today is the day,… the new edition of  Rhythm of the Home is out today. This issue is completely incredible. It is chalked full of creative moments to have and share with your families. About a week before the new edition comes… Continue reading

  • Sweetie Pie Cans

    It's Saturday. Crystal clear blue beautiful sky. A melodic voice singing with a guitar. The smell of freshly roasted coffee. Yes, it's clearly spring because it's time for the Farmer's Market!!!!!  Nothing is better than speaking with a friend over gorgeous… Continue reading

  • Plum Tuckered

    Greetings dear friends. After the last two weeks of not sitting down for a moment, I've decided to take the rest of the week off. I will be back on Monday and I look forward to getting caught up on all… Continue reading

  • Earthquakes Happen

    Yesterday morning at 5:30 a.m., I was catapulted out of my deep sleep by something which sounded like an explosion. The explosion was so forceful that my house was shaking. As I was quickly moving out of my slumber, the… Continue reading

  • The Tea Maker

    Saturday we woke up to light sprinkles and some colder weather than we've been having all week. As I sat knitting, little "O" asked, "Would you like some tea?"  "That would be very nice. Thanks "O".  Never having made tea… Continue reading