Cabbage&Roses Country

  I don't know about you, but I love to create vignettes with a combination of old books, old

family photos, and collectibles that have special meaning to me.

This is an example from Cabbages and Roses "At Home with Country".         

What I especially love in this book is the Outdoor Country chapter. It features a place

called "Feather Down Farm". I am not going to tell you all the details about this place.

I'll leave it to you to either check this book out from your library or purchase it and read

all about it. Because you'll enjoy all the other goodies in the book as well as this particular

chapter.

What would you think of tent living? I actually lived in a pop up tent with four

children ages 4-14 for seven months while waiting for a home to be completed.

That was between June-Dec.19th! It was a challenge, but when it was all said

and done, it was amazing to find that we do not need all the extras we think we

do to live and be happy. The biggest issue was privacy, of course. And because we

were in Michigan, the water spigot froze and we had to carry water for over a month.

 But we really some fabulous memories and a lot of funny recollections to laugh about

when we get together.

If I'd had this option I might not have wanted to move into that home!

The book states that Feather Down Farms endorse an appreciation of the simple things

in life, a philosophy that lies at the heart of Cabbage and Roses.  This is what underlines

the move to celebrate simplicity, beauty, and quality over consumerism, fads, and fashions.

Now this looks cozy enough, doesn't it? So what do you think, are you ready to go

this simple? Even for a summer? I think I could use another summer like the one

I mentioned to help me have a greater appreciation for all I do have or better yet-

to help me put into perspective the real necessities for living my life.

                                                                                                                                                                      

Here is a favorite song of mine.

"This life is a difficult riddle,

for how many people we see

with faces as long as a fiddle

that ought to be shining with glee.

I am sure in this world there are plenty

of  good things enough for us all

And yet there's not one out of twenty

but thinks that his share is too small.

"Then what is the use of repining

For where there's a will there's a way,

and tomorrow the sun may be shining,

although it is cloudy today.

"Do you think that by sitting and sighing

you'll ever obtain all you want?

It's cowards alone that are crying

and foolishly saying, 'I can't!'

It is only by plodding and striving

and laboring up the steep hill

of life, that you'll ever be thriving

which you'll do if you've only the will."

Taken from "The Long Winter" by Laura Ingalls Wilder

                                                                                                                                                                        

We are off  today for blueberry picking in Wawa. It is such a gorgeous drive-I should have

some photos to share with you tomorrow if it's a sunny day. Today's high was 58. It was

windy all day, causing the power to go out for a while. I wish I could do videos for you,

because my DH got some great footage. And then a momma bear with her baby came

into the yard. Sadly, I spooked them after only 15 seconds of video. Next time I'll do photos.

That way I can share them with you. Here is a still picture of the lake. Maybe you'll

be able to get an idea of the wind by seeing the rolling waves. Just use your imagination!

Blessing to you all dear friends!