I am determined to make this a year of gratitude. If I get to make decisions about how my 2024 shapes up, and I believe that I do, then I want it to be a year filled with kindness, generosity of spirit, and gratitude for all the wonderful gifts I have in my life. As| 1840 Farm
A Year of Gratitude – November 27, 2024| 1840farm.com
I found easy gratitude today. I didn’t have to think about it. It was right in front of me, bathed in sunlight. I was in the farmhouse kitchen preparing for our Thanksgiving celebration tomorrow. I had a few recipes in front of me, a list Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 27, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
My gratitude was waiting in the frosty garden this morning. We woke up to a temperature right at freezing. As I headed outside to tend to the animals, I could see my breath. I can count the mornings this cold so far this season on Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 25, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found my gratitude with my knitting needles in hand today. After a long day, I settled in on the couch under a blanket with my knitting in hand and Penny Lane to keep me company. As soon as I sat down, I felt relaxed. Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 24, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I shared with you yesterday that I found my gratitude baking in the farmhouse kitchen with my daughter. We made Italian Rainbow Cookies, a new recipe for us to try. By the end of the afternoon, we had red, white, and green layers filled with Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 23, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found a reason for gratitude in the farmhouse kitchen today. My daughter and I were in the kitchen baking up a treat for someone we love. I could have stopped right there. I was in the kitchen with good company and a good cause. Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 22, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I stepped outside this morning and found a reason to be grateful. As I approached the chicken coop to let our girls out for the day, I looked down and noticed that the lavender had bloomed. I love lavender, so fresh blooms are always a Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 21, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found a reason for gratitude in an early morning walk with Penny Lane today. It was a bit cooler than the last few days, but still warm enough to head out on a walk. Having weather that allows for one (or sometimes two) walks Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 20, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found my gratitude in the brambles today. This photo might not look like something to be grateful for, but I was thankful all the same. If you look through these twisted branches, you can see our old barn. Just to the left is the Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 19, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found my gratitude in the studio today. I spent most of the day sewing while Penny Lane snored on her bed nearby. That alone would be enough reason for gratitude. There’s something special about stitching together holiday pieces. For me, that applies to the Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 18, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found my gratitude in the sunshine this morning. Penny Lane and I were out on a long walk. We were moving along, keeping pace with each other when I looked down and saw our shadows. The bright sun made a long shadow for me Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 17, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found my gratitude at the sewing machine today. You could say that I stitched it together myself, because I did. Then I packaged it up and sent it to a new home to be enjoyed for years to come. Sending it on the way Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 16, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found my reason for gratitude in what was a simple, ordinary moment today. I was dropping off a few orders at our local post office. I was trying to get home before dark, doing my best to cross another few to dos off my Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 15, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found my reason for gratitude early this morning. That’s really saying something for a person who is not now, nor never has been, a morning person. This morning, I opened the curtains and sunlight came in from the window, illuminating this orchid in bloom. Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 14, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I shared a photo of this pretty striped petunia with you three weeks ago. When I did, I mentioned that I thought these blooms would be gone in just a few days. It stood to reason given the date. I don’t ever remember seeing bright Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 13, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
We were given another beautiful day, warmer than we had any right to expect. I’m trying to make the most of these warmer days. I have been walking, tromping about in our woods, and just spending time outside, making time to be outside in nature. Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 12, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found myself full of gratitude at a reminder from nature today. My mom and I were outside. She walked me over to her garden to show me something. She pointed down and drew my attention to a tiny blueberry bush she had nestled in Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 11, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found my gratitude in a sweet memory today. I was looking through my photos this morning when my phone reminded me of an old photo I took a few years ago. These fluffy little ducklings were new to the world when I got close Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 10, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found a reason for gratitude hidden among dried leaves today. After a night of brisk winds, we woke up to a blanket of leaves this morning. The grass was covered as were all of the perennial beds. My mom and I had worked earlier Read More The post A Year of Gratitude – November 9, 2024 first appeared on 1840 Farm.| 1840 Farm
I found my gratitude in an afternoon stroll with Penny Lane today. I can’t imagine how many times we have walked this route. I also can’t fathom a guess for how many times I have found myself filled with gratitude with her leash in my hand. Penny Lane and I have walked so many miles| 1840 Farm - Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with thr...
Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family| 1840 Farm - Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with thr...
Like many families, we start our New Year with a dinner that includes black-eyed peas, cornbread, and greens. It’s a tradition that we started several years ago after moving to New England. It simply wouldn’t seem like the first day of the year without black-eyed peas and greens served at our farmhouse table. I love| 1840 Farm - Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with thr...
