Our most recent visit from Old Man Winter arrived so swiftly, that in no time at all every surface was snow-covered. As each snowflake fell, it swirled in a twisting motion that made seeing anything nearly impossible…the chicken coop, barns, and milk house soon disappeared. To be honest though, the clusters of ice crystals were so beautiful, it was impossible to wish them away. Soon I was outdoors snapping some photos…each one almost looking as if it had been painted with watercolors.
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Mary, Love your blogs! Thanks for all the ideas and pictures.
Happy February!
Joan
Awww Joan – that’s the nicest thing to say – thank you for brightening up my Thursday morning! February here has been a roller coaster for sure…last night’s weather was crazy with an ice storm AND thunder – what a combination! You’re always welcome to share ideas you have, too – that’s the great thing- we can all learn together!
Than you for your blog. This morning we woke up to 32 deg after lite snow fluttering yesterday. Your barn photo was so pretty and made me want to paint a water color today with pretty colorful snowflakes. I love your poetic description and inspirational blogs.
You made my day!
Hi Gayle – oh this is the perfect time for painting! I used to watercolor as well but, it’s been ages. Hmmm maybe I need to dust off my brushes! Thank you for the kind words – I spotted the barn on my way home and thought it was just lovely (nothing like rolling down the car window in a blinding snowstorm to take a photo!) Enjoy painting – what a wonderful way to spend a snowy day.
Hi Mary. I enjoy your “visits” very much. I’m in Springfield, near to Dayton, and we had fog and nippy ice crystals all over. The wild birds are eating berries and look so festive against the scenery here. Can’t wait for springtime to come. We have farms around our home area and I enjoy seeing the work change with the seasons. Found a new source of Honey and it is so heavy with a floral taste! My husband made Mead and we are waiting to see how it came out. I love your photos and ideas.
Hi Ellen – oooh I hear Springfield has some of the best antique shops! Your weather has been like ours then, although I’m farther North, we had a Level 2 weather emergency last night, but are down to Level 1 this morning. You’re right – it is so nice to see the change of seasons in the country – and local honey – yay, it always tastes the best! Thanks for taking the time to stop by – keep warm!
Oh Mary! How I love your blog posts!!! I just want to join your Farmgirl Chapter!!! And join you in all the things!
And that camper??? WOW WOW WOW!!!
Biggest hugs,
Dori
Hi Dori – thanks for swinging by…I’ll have to tell the story of Maizy – maybe next post! You would be a ball in the chapter – virtual maybe?! Take care and keep warm!
Such a spirit lifter are the winter blog notes!! Maine has been COLD and WINDY this winter. We are getting ready for the first of 2 skijor competitions. My daughter is the rider and my granddaughter and I are the cheering section. Cold but fun with lots of hot chocolate and cookies!! Keep the cheer coming!!
Welcome Sherri! Wow skijor- that’s a white-knuckle competition! What’s pulling your daughter: horse, dog, snowmobile?? What a heart-thumping, exciting way to spend February. I’m with you, I would definitely be on the sidelines cheering with hot chocolate and cookies, but I would love to see it – let me know how she does!
Hi Mary, I just love reading your blogs. I happened to be reading one in December while with our kids and grandkids in Durham for a cirque soleil show. My 15 year old grandson asked what I was doing and when I told him he was really surprised that I knew what a blog was. I just finished a hooked rug I’ve been working on for awhile called guinea fowl. Is really whimsical unlike any of my other rugs which are primitive. I grew up in the western foothills of Maine and can relate to the winters. I currently live in the western part of North Carolina and so enjoy our mountains. I look forward to next months read.
Maureen, thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the blog and I appreciate you taking the time to leave me a note! It seems like so many ladies are rug hooking these days – and the designs are just so beautiful. Too pretty to walk on! Oh Maine would be lovely in winter, but I can see why you enjoy the NC mountains, too. Each part of the country has its own special beauty.
Thank you so much Mary I really enjoyed this month’s blog too. So much wonderful information. And all your hearts are little cuties!
Happy Sweetheart Day.
Hi there Debbie, so glad you like the hearts, super-simple to make! I’m happy you stopped by to say hello, and that you enjoyed this month’s post…hope you’re keeping warm where you are, this winter has been a doozy as they say!
Hi Mary, I love your garland! So cute! It’s a cold winter here, too! Stay Warm!
Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole (Suburban Farmgirl)
Hi Nicole – thanks! The garland is so easy to make – and I’m all for a “no-sew”‘ craft – sewing is not my strong point. Hope you’re warm, too – I really do love the snow, but single digit temps have their own challenges!