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Showing posts with label springtime. Show all posts
Showing posts with label springtime. Show all posts
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Springtime Celebration Starting
The Old Farmhouse Gathering Team Springtime Wishes Celebration is off and running! Come join me to see all the wonderful goodies this team has to offer. They all have been busy creating new items for their shops so why not come take a peek. Just click here to see all the items or click on the graphic below. If you prefer, type STWOFG in the Etsy search bar.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Springtime Celebration
It is that time of year again. Spring is starting to sprout in some locations and we are all getting the itch to get out and enjoy spring. Why not start with the Old Farmhouse Gathering Team's Springtime Wishes Celebration. It starts tomorrow February 28th and runs through Sunday March 13th. Come join us and see all the amazing artisans and I am sure you will find something that you really need to buy. :)
Here is a preview of what you will find during this shopping celebration.
Here is a preview of what you will find during this shopping celebration.
Friday, May 29, 2015
The Babies Are Here!
This time of year is so neat around here. All the babies show up!! These were walking down my driveway this morning! Pretty soon all the baby birds will be coming around the feeders too. My hubby was driving the other day and the caribou and their babies crossed the road! Love springtime!
Have a wonderful day!
Colleen :)
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Redecorating For Spring
For some of you it has been a long winter and I am sure you are glad Spring is here. Now that Spring is here let's get those windows open and let all the fresh air in. Now if you are me.....can't open the windows yet as it is still a little bit chilly up here. :)
It is also time to change things around in the house and get ready for Spring. So let's get started......
1. Change your dark fabric pillows and replace them with pretty spring colored pillows.
2. Freshen up bed linens with linen spray. If you have springs sheets and pillowcases available then use them for bedding.
3. Spring is time to change the wreaths and ornaments hanging by the outside front door. Use a wreath of flowers for this.
4. Place flower scented candles or wax melters around the house. This will give your home a springy smell. I actually have my melter going all the time. I do turn it off in the summer since I have the windows and door open most of the time. Oh my.....look at that messy kitchen! LOL! :)
5. Sweep all the dirt and debris from your front porch and back decks and bring out the patio furniture. Yep....this is a mess....needs sweeping.
6. Bring out those birdhouses that you packed away and put them on your mantel or shelves. If you are like me I don't have any spare birdhouses and I feed my little feathered friends all year long outside. :)
7. Get those spring bath hand towels from the back of the linen closet and use them in the bathroom now. This is what I do and it always makes the bathroom very springy.
8. And the one I like the best is.....have a vase or bowl of spring flowers. If you are lucky enough to have tulips and daffodils bring them indoors! Oh how I wish I had these in my yard. :)
It is also time to change things around in the house and get ready for Spring. So let's get started......
1. Change your dark fabric pillows and replace them with pretty spring colored pillows.
2. Freshen up bed linens with linen spray. If you have springs sheets and pillowcases available then use them for bedding.
3. Spring is time to change the wreaths and ornaments hanging by the outside front door. Use a wreath of flowers for this.
4. Place flower scented candles or wax melters around the house. This will give your home a springy smell. I actually have my melter going all the time. I do turn it off in the summer since I have the windows and door open most of the time. Oh my.....look at that messy kitchen! LOL! :)
5. Sweep all the dirt and debris from your front porch and back decks and bring out the patio furniture. Yep....this is a mess....needs sweeping.
6. Bring out those birdhouses that you packed away and put them on your mantel or shelves. If you are like me I don't have any spare birdhouses and I feed my little feathered friends all year long outside. :)
7. Get those spring bath hand towels from the back of the linen closet and use them in the bathroom now. This is what I do and it always makes the bathroom very springy.
8. And the one I like the best is.....have a vase or bowl of spring flowers. If you are lucky enough to have tulips and daffodils bring them indoors! Oh how I wish I had these in my yard. :)
So let's get busy and bring springtime into the house!
Happy decorating and have a wonderful day!
Thursday, March 20, 2014
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!
Well it may say Spring by the calendar, but up here there is still a little bit of winter to go. Still a little snow on the ground and the temps are still chilly. Four degrees out this morning, but the sun is shining and blue skies!! :)
So for all of you that had a terrible winter and are so sick of the snow.....HAPPY SPRING!!
Well it may say Spring by the calendar, but up here there is still a little bit of winter to go. Still a little snow on the ground and the temps are still chilly. Four degrees out this morning, but the sun is shining and blue skies!! :)
ENJOY!!! :)
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
SPRING MARKET
Well I did the first market of the season. It was a spring market and the first of its kind around here. The Chamber of Commerce was doing it and it was by invitation.
I was so happy to be invited to do this, but unfortunately it was a flop. :( Not very many people came and the sales were really bad. I don't think it was advertised very well as so many of the people said they didn't hear about it and only saw the sign out front as they were driving by. And the bad thing is that sign was made by one of the vendors that he did overnight to get people in the next day. Like we always say "you have to let the people know you are there!"
Anyway I did have a good time visiting with people again and some of the vendors are my summer market "market buddies" that I hadn't seen all winter so it was good to see them again and visit with them. We are all getting anxious for the summer market to start. Hopefully it will be as good as last year was.
I took some of my new items to this show and my coffee cozies did well so I am thinking they may do good this summer. Actually need to make more so I can fill the basket back up!
Also took a couple of my new mug rugs that I am working on. Had comments on how nice they were so I am hoping the summer crowd will like them too. Also had lots of comments on how pretty my tote bags are. Hoping I can whittle them down too.
Well I did the first market of the season. It was a spring market and the first of its kind around here. The Chamber of Commerce was doing it and it was by invitation.
I was so happy to be invited to do this, but unfortunately it was a flop. :( Not very many people came and the sales were really bad. I don't think it was advertised very well as so many of the people said they didn't hear about it and only saw the sign out front as they were driving by. And the bad thing is that sign was made by one of the vendors that he did overnight to get people in the next day. Like we always say "you have to let the people know you are there!"
Anyway I did have a good time visiting with people again and some of the vendors are my summer market "market buddies" that I hadn't seen all winter so it was good to see them again and visit with them. We are all getting anxious for the summer market to start. Hopefully it will be as good as last year was.
I took some of my new items to this show and my coffee cozies did well so I am thinking they may do good this summer. Actually need to make more so I can fill the basket back up!
Also took a couple of my new mug rugs that I am working on. Had comments on how nice they were so I am hoping the summer crowd will like them too. Also had lots of comments on how pretty my tote bags are. Hoping I can whittle them down too.
I am going to do a "Women's Shopping Expo" in a couple of weeks at the high school so I hope that goes well. First time I have done that one so maybe since I will be new they might like to see new items. Even if I don't do that well it is always fun to visit with people. That is why I like doing the summer market so much as you get to visit with people from all over the world!
Also on a weather note.......I know that I complain about the weather up here all the time as usually it is pretty crummy, but I thought I would let all of you know that we are getting close to 3 weeks of blue clear skies everyday!!!! That is unheard of around these parts!!!!! Of course that means it is 10 degrees below our normal temps so the snow isn't melting, but the sun is just wonderful. I can actually sit on my back porch in the sun and not have to have my coat on. YEA!! :)
Well need to get busy finishing up some sewing projects for the summer. Oh ya...got to make more coffee cozies. :)
Also wanted to tell you I am going to be doing a giveaway for my one year blog anniversary next week so stay tuned for that! And as always checkout the new recipe I have for you. :) Thanks for stopping by.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
SPRING AT THE FARM
Well so far so good......no snow yet. Suppose to snow 7 inches today, but right now we are still partly cloudy. Holding our breathe it won't come.
Since I am thinking spring let's do a treasury of them. Springtime brings out all the animals at the farm and at the Old Farmhouse Gathering team we have lots of animals at the farm. Here are a few of them and you can see more here. Come see all the goodies from this team.
Well so far so good......no snow yet. Suppose to snow 7 inches today, but right now we are still partly cloudy. Holding our breathe it won't come.
Since I am thinking spring let's do a treasury of them. Springtime brings out all the animals at the farm and at the Old Farmhouse Gathering team we have lots of animals at the farm. Here are a few of them and you can see more here. Come see all the goodies from this team.
So what is the weather like where you are at? Spring or still winter? Enjoy your weekend and if you have sun get out and enjoy it!!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
SPRING CLEANING
Do you spring clean? I do to
an extent I guess. I have good intentions, but then the spring gets away from
me and it is summer time and then that is play time, so needless to say the
“spring” cleaning doesn’t get done. According to Windex.com the top three areas
people clean is the kitchen, bathroom and floors. There are several good tips
and I am sure most of you already know them, but there are a couple of new
one’s. I thought you might like to read them.
KITCHEN
As one of the busiest rooms
in the house, the kitchen gets cleaned frequently, but there are some areas
that may need a little more TLC.
To clean the
inside of the microwave, bring two cups of water to a boil in the microwave.
Keep the door closed and let the water sit for a few minutes. The steam will
loosen dried on food particles making it easier to wipe them away. For a fresh
scent drop a slice or two of lemon in the water before boiling.
Keeping the
sink, counters and appliances clean and sanitized is fast and easy with a
product such as Kitchen Windex Touch-Up Cleaner. Put on paper towel or sponge
and you can wipe away 99.9 percent of common household bacteria. When you
clean the sink, make sure to get behind the faucet and around the seals using
an old toothbrush.
Don’t forget
to clean the outside of the refrigerator and freezer. And keep the inside of
the refrigerator smelling fresh with an open box of baking soda.
From make-up spills and
toothpaste smudges to mildew and everything in-between, the bathroom needs
touching-up on a daily basis.
To keep the
counter clean of little messes and smudges, use an antibacterial product and
dab the cleaner onto a rag and wipe down the counter, faucet and any other
hard, non-porous surfaces to clean and sanitize quickly.
To get rid
of soap scum, clean the tub and shower with a foaming cleanser that does most
of the work for you and simply rinse it off. Wash shower curtains and liners
according to label instructions. To help
prevent soap scum buildup in the future, try switching to a liquid shower gel.
Bar soaps have binders that are a primary cause of soapy residue.
Combination
mold and mildew cleaners can make fast work of those deep messes. Spray where
needed and rinse off. Be sure the bathroom is well ventilated before spraying
them. To discourage mildew be sure to use the bathroom fan during shower and 30
minutes after.
I liked the advice about
using gel soap instead of bar soap. I didn’t know that bar soap was the cause
of the scum. Hmmmm….learn something new every day.
FLOORS
Floors are always such a mess
in my house with two dogs running in and out of the house all the time. I
always feel so much better when they are all scrubbed and clean. Here are some
cleaning tips for floors. I am sure we all know what we should do, but how many
of us actually do this…….NOT ME. :)
If you have
the time and money to rent and use a carpet cleaner, spring cleaning is the
time to do it. If not, target stains with a carpet cleaner and give all your
carpets a good vacuuming. Sprinkle baking soda on carpets and rugs to absorb
odors.
Steam mops
are a great way to quickly clean multiple flooring surfaces without a mop and
bucket. You can do a whole room in just a few minutes.
A lot of
dirt and dust in a home is brought inside on the soles of your shoes. To keep
carpets and flooring clean, place doormats inside and outside each entrance and
always take your shoes off when coming in the house.
Wiping
floorboards of dust and dirt is often overlooked and makes a big difference in
the appearance of your home.
So now that all of us know
what we “should” be doing in our spring cleaning how many of us are going to
rush right into getting all of this done.
So the question is…….are you
going to spring clean this year? I will
start………..probably not to this extent……too busy thinking about getting the
garden going. J
Have fun in your spring cleaning!! Don't forget to check out the new recipe. Thanks for joining me. :)
Have fun in your spring cleaning!! Don't forget to check out the new recipe. Thanks for joining me. :)
Saturday, March 30, 2013
HAPPY EASTER!
Wanted to take this moment to wish all of you a Happy Easter! I did this treasury to show all the different things you can find that have something to do with Easter. So many beautiful items and colors to see. You know me.....I love pastels....so this is my time of year! I hope everyone of you has a blessed Easter and enjoy the day with family and friends. :)
Wanted to take this moment to wish all of you a Happy Easter! I did this treasury to show all the different things you can find that have something to do with Easter. So many beautiful items and colors to see. You know me.....I love pastels....so this is my time of year! I hope everyone of you has a blessed Easter and enjoy the day with family and friends. :)
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