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The October event is right around the corner...
Jason and I are working hard to make the event special and unique for everyone visiting
(October 7th and 8th)
Part of the uniqueness to this past spring's event was hosting an art class with teacher/artist Jeanne Oliver. The class filled up quickly and a creative fun time was had by all who attended. (you can visit here to see photos of the past art class)
Creating... within an atmosphere of farm life... sharing... inspiration... memories together... on the prairie
under the skylights in the horse barn, and the sounds of the horses and chickens in the background, you will be able to learn from her artistic abilities with
and these lovely ladies will be here on the farm to guide you in this process... teach you how to create

~Jeanne Oliver ~
if you have met Jeanne, you will automatically have a smile on your face... Jeanne is not only creative, but such a peaceful soul — so joyful — and it's one of the qualities I admire and aspire to be myself...
and having her back to the farm to teach 3 classes this October 7th and 8th is so exciting...

Vintage Art Journal Class (12-2:30pm) Saturday, October 8th

You will take a variety of vintage elements and create a beautiful and usable art/writing journal. You will start with a vintage book and alter it to include vintage elements that make it reflect your own personal style. Each journal will be full of vintage papers and watercolor paper. All supplies will be provided but you are free to bring anything personal you would like to add. You will learn how to stamp onto metals and leathers, different photo transfer processes and mixed media techniques. You will also learn beginning art journaling techniques so you can start filling your journal with your own art. All of my classes give clear step by step directions. Even if you have never created art before you will leave with not only a new piece of art but the knowledge to continue your own art at home.
$58 ($50 if taken with the vintage mixed media art class)

Vintage Mixed Media Art Class (3-5pm) Saturday, October 8th
You will take a canvas and vintage elements to create a finished mixed media art piece. Each piece will include vintage papers, charcoal, pencil, paint and vintage hardware. You will learn different photo transfer processes, mixed media techniques and how to use water soluble pencils to create beautiful art. All supplies will be provided. You will leave with a completed vintage mixed media art piece on a door plate (escutcheon) stand. All of my classes give clear step by step directions. Even if you have never created art before you will leave with not only a new piece of art but the knowledge to continue your own art at home.

$58 ($50 if taken with the vintage art journal class)

To sign up for any of Jeanne's classes, send her an email at jeanneoli@hotmail.com with subject line: NaDa Farm Art Class

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~ Jennifer Rizzo ~
Most of you already know that I love this girl... and how much she has been a part of the last events...

I'm so excited to have her coming to teach 2 very unique classes!

Reflections of the prairie mixed media art class (9-11am) Saturday, October 8th

Bring your coffee and join in on a two hour class where we will create a mixed media mirrored art piece made from a magnifying glass using paper, decoupage medium and the inspiration of the peaceful surroundings. It starts with the 15 minute prairie walk/meditation to gather inspiration. Suitable for all skill levels, Each student will leave with a completed, unique art piece.

$38.00

To sign up for any of Jenifer's classes, send her an email at thecraftyhome@comcast.net with subject line: NaDa Farm Art Class

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~ Jeanne and Jen are teaching another class together ~
(1.5 hours 7:30 — 9 pm Friday, October 7th) There is such joy in simply creating, but there is something so fulfilling about being able share it with others as well. Have you always wanted to find ways to let your artwork shine or create paths to promote your unique creations?
This mini-class will cover ways to: -Remove the fear and take the steps you need towards being published in national magazines -Learn about the ease and tricks for opening an on-line Etsy or Web store -Get hints and information about what you need to open a booth in a co-op space or antique store -Sell or consign your items wholesale to retailers And more…..
$18 It includes 1 hour of pure information and ½ hour of Q and A time. Hosted by Jeanne Oliver and Jennifer Rizzo to sign up for this class, you can contact either Jennifer or Jeanne
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~ Jill Harris ~
Traveling from the shorses of Jersey to the farm!! This super talented lady is coming back to the farm to not only sell her one of a kind wares, but also teaching a jewelry class


Jill's class will be Friday, October 7th from 4-7pm

To sign up for Jill's class, you can contact her at: gypsyfleamarket@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-Hotel discount information is coming soon!-

Can't wait to see you all again!!! and meeting some new people too...

xo+blessings,

passionate about organics... art... making connections... Jennifer Rizzo is a very unique and treasured friend


photo taken by Tracey from French Larkspurshe's so pretty as a farmgirl... don't you think?  she lives over an hour from the farm, has three little kids, yet, took time out of her busy schedule... went out of her way, to help me decorate for the October sale

and made me smile
what I received in return was a genuine friend
not caring of the hours of drive time and hustle and bustle...
the most astounding thing is that I come up with an 'idea' and the next time we talk, she has either done it already or had just thought of it too
I have seen her creativity organically blossom
her new art, and the collection she is bringing to the farm is really... well... awesome...
She, of course, is coming to the sale... and bringing one of a kind art with her
How great is that??

HANDMADE
ONE OF A KIND
MADE RIGHT HERE... IN THE USA...

you cannot find items like this anywhere else... except for at my Farm Event... and I so appreciate... beyond words... Jenn and her constant support

I can't forget to mention that she never... and I seriously mean NEVER stops decorating... painting... creating... inspiring us all with her understated organic elegance

for constant inspiration, you can read her blog HERE to shop for Jenn's items, you can go HERE

xo+blessings,

vintage fabrics are stirring my creative energy lately... and when a friend and I went shopping the other day at Salvation Army, a vintage pinched pleat taffeta floral drape was the first step to what became this:

it wasn't like that in the store... oh no... but with a good friend with me, and our minds working together, we picked out the polka dot fabric that matched the vintage fabric at the fabric shop, and of course, pom-pom trim was a must (it was so weird how everything came together like it did)
here's the $10 before... 

"eeew to the double eeew"
 everything is better with pom pom fringe!!

when I got home, I started immediately on this project and was done in no time... (I couldn't stand looking at that 3' in diameter 'ew' much more than 10 minutes after I got home)
I just stuck to the pattern that was on the original — with 8 triangles adjoined like a quilt top, cut the sides of the vintage drape to make the bottom (there was no measuring involved... and believe me when I tell you that it all worked out because of the grace of God)... added what I had left of the polka dot fabric and then the pom-pom fringe

I kept the top of the drape as is... I have plans to set that up for the sale in May in the bakery... to tell you that I am excited is an understatement
the other bits of scraps I used for a super cute scalloped bunting...

HOW TO MAKE: large scallop bunting (as seen in top of above photo) 1) use an embroidery hoop to make a desired shape of half circle, cut it out of paper for template (I used a small bunting piece on each end as well) 2) cut out as many as you can from your fabric using that template 3) along your now half-circle fabric pieces, sew a zig zag stitch around the raw edges 4) using a 1" or more seam binding, pin your scalloped edged pieces into seam binding, meeting edge up to the inside of the binding 5) using a decorative stitch (or a zig zag), sew the scalloped edges onto seam binding 6) add a button hole on each end for easy hanging 7) press and enjoy!!
small scallop bunting the small one (as seen in the middle of above photo) is made like this: 1) use a small circle to make desired half circle shape, cut it out of paper for template 2) along raw edge of semi-circle, use a zig zag stitch around raw edges 3) press + press down a 1/4" on straight edge 4) nestle string inside that folded edge of the scallops, and sew a zig zag stitch as you go along (I used a contrasted stitching — top thread green, bottom thread teal — fun) make sure you leave enough string on both ends to hand your new garland!
I am seeing vintage sheets used in such creative ways... I love it!!!
Jennifer Rizzo used vintage sheets in some really cool ways in her new look book too.
I love this one:

the flower pin was hand crocheted by Jenn... so super cute
she made these journals that I am thinking would be perfect for a personal garden journal (or maybe an inspiration journal for how to use vintage sheets in creative ways!!)

go HERE to see the whole lookbook & a chance to win $500 worth of merchandise from her new Spring line!! That is so generous I think... very very!
If you live near Rockford, Illinois, Jennifer and so many other talented women will be at Polly Hood's house this weekend... To find our more about Polly's sale that she is clearing her whole 1st floor out for, go here.

(I am listed to sell, but unexpectant hazards may be preventing me from doing it)

my very good friend Traci Thorson, as you all know I'm sure by now, is not only an amazing photographer, but her home is so real/inspiring/cozy/and oh my good gravy that kitchen!

Jason was the carpenter back earlier this year for the kitchen remodel — it's a wonderful farmhouse kitchen!!

She is one of the most unpretentious and genuine persons I know... and her home shows these virtues

Traci's home is stop #17 on Jennifer Rizzo's Christmas House Walk... it's been a great walk... and I'm loving be on this other end this year... to see my home for lat year's walk, go here

to see Traci's wonderful home and all the others, go here
or to Jennifer's blog here

An honor to be chosen from Fifi O'Neill's new cookbook for an Italian publication...

From the Italian magazine "COUNTRY & COUNTRY"...

Conforto per corpo e anima it reads "Comfort for body and soul... "
3 out of the 6 photos are of me and Farm... all I can say is thank you!!!
there I am drizzling locally raised lamb shanks with olive oil and my rosemary from the garden above me are my kids and a few friends playing on the ancient oak tree swing on the south side of our grounds
and the farm to table style dinner in the bottom photograph, taken by Mark Lohman, under the pergola and table strewn with fresh food I made for our large party of friends, including Fifi herself at the head of the table... it was her birthday, and though I wanted to make her, her favorite dessert, bread pudding, my oven stopped working and so became another favorite, rhubarb compote with bourbon dressing served with slow churned vanilla ice cream
The recipes in the book are so very delicious, as Marylout Tapp and Jennifer Rizzo (bottom right photo above) will agree.
The settings are inspirational and the recipes fresh and delicious.
No wonder it is in Italian!!
My recipes for the farm to table dinner are all in the book, pictures of our farm and me preparing it as well...
a wonderful book
such a complete blessing to be a part of that!!

saying it in Italian is so much more beautiful... Conforto per corpo e anima!!

(almost as beautiful as Latin)
xo+delicious blessings,

Here's the line up for this October 7th and 8th Barn Sale/Event! Ada Lilly Aprons Carter's Cottage Counting Your Blessings
Gypsy Brocante * Jeanne Oliver Designs * Jennifer Rizzo * Lucid Dream Team Maggie Jane's Vintage nadafarm
RoomsRoomsRooms Simple but Different Tattered Tiques
and musical guest Friday, October 7th 5-8pm by: Greg Wheaton
— in case you live around Chicago, Greg's next performance is Oct. 6th at Hard Rock Cafe -
both Friday and Saturday are also ART on the farm classes with *Jeanne, *Jen, and *Jill as the instructors THIS IS THE LAST DAY to sign up for the fun+fantastic giveaway, so go here!! (2 seats to all art classes+a free night's stay at the hotel+yummy goodies from me:)
Jason and I didn't want to forget to tell you more about a few special additions:
~ the prairie lounge ~ (where you can warm up to not only Greg's music but a homemade cup of soup and enjoy a sweet treat & coffee)
three hours passed me like the swiftness of a cloud's shadow when I did this... peace + blessings,

photograph by Traci Thorson
in may of 2011, Jeanne Oliver's bag was hanging on the door for sale, as well as a flower I made from brown recycled paper and newspaper...
this image is now in the pages of Where Women Cook magazine
those flowers were noticed by Carrie Rosen, from hot house market, who sold her wares of all sorts at that same sale... in may of 2011 

traci thorson photography

i am so sorry to say i didn't shop in carrie's booth, or anyone else's booth

here's another shot of the flowers, but I put them on cattle fencing I rolled, added lace to the outside, and the flowers underneath...


traci thorson photography

i was so busy with a newborn and hosting that large farm to table dinner with Fifi, that there just was not any time...
but today, I'm in Indiana on a photoshoot with Traci Thorson at Carrie's new shop!
an amazing shop in LaFayette Indiana
hot house market
Carrie and Todd hired me to make those flowers and a few other things... but it's mostly a fun mini-road trip with a good friend
we thought we'd squeeze in a photoshoot while we're at it:)

... on another topic...

I'm also linking up with Jennifer Rizzo for her garden walk...



flag bunting on the vegetablr garden fence



the wonderful scent of privet in bloom

lastly but not least
a bird house my mom & dad made for us

have a fantastic rest of your day... a wonderful weekend...
and may you be an inspiration for others in virtue
with grace

xo+blessings,

If I entitled this post "happy birthday" you would think I had the baby!
rest assured
no baby
however... it IS my (beyond awesome) husband's birthday today,

I only baked him this cake... (his favorite... chocolate and peanut butter)

it's made with a deep and rich homemade chocolate cake(I used yogurt instead of sour cream)... organic homemade peanut butter frosting... and a mouth watering chocolate ganache topping

he said I could just give him a baby instead of "something else"
he also said he would have openened it earlier... but we'll both be surprised now

I love my husband so much words seriously cannot come close — he loves nature... God... us... and is such a talented carpenter as well... you can see some of his carpentry skills at: Jennifer Rizzo's (he was the carpenter for her new kitchen) and he also constructed Tracey's cabinet...
and he's pretty much the reason why our farm is featured in Fifi's book... if it wasn't for him, our farm would be in shambles...
~i love you Jason~

and I'm so happy to tell you that he will be joining me on this blog about homesteading!
yeah!!
We are thoroughly engulfed in permaculture and agriforestry studies right now, and we have so much to share with you... and hopefully help you
If you want to know a little 'secret'... I've been contracting pretty heavily...
yeah again!!!
xo+blessings,

p.s. you can find the recipe for the cake at Smitten Kitchen

After the event/sale is over... yes, I'm tired, no doubt about that, but during this down time it gives me a chance to think, be calm, and dream
during this whole process, I was surrounded by amazingly talented women that came from New Jersey, Arizona, Colorado, and local towns in Illinois... I am truly inspired!!
What was inspiring??
Their focus
organization
and passion for what they do
their confidence in that fact
I dabble in just about everything from covering candles in burlap and sewing linen dresses to hand embroidering tea towels and setting up this whole event
I can already see my focus changing... defining... and it is all because of those men and women that took the time to come to our farm and be a part here's just a few of the pictures that I took... (if you came to the event and are posting pictures, let me know... I'd love to see them!! and I'll post your link on my sidebar) 

checkout counter... with a linen dress/jacket combo I made and one of Jill Harris' bags that rock my world 



again... 'the rock my world' bag that sold before I could get it, and an original art piece by Jeanne Oliver


a barn wood bench with a metal base that Jason made for the event, and items from both Jennifer Rizzo and Polly Hood


My daughter's and I new line "The Sweet Life"... it was a success for her!! I'm so happy for my sweet daughter!!!!


'the peasant dress' from Jeanne Oliver and hand made crochet tops from Jill Harris — just gorgeously made things
I'm hoping to see more pictures from a few friends that came... I didn't get to take many photographs...
Midwest Living Magazine came out to the event, wrote a story on it, took some fantastic pictures of both the sale and the Art on the Farm with Jeanne Oliver that was taking place in the horse barn... they were so nice and Jason & I are honored they came to our farm...

I took some video with our new video camera during the event... but am having difficulty getting it uploaded — as soon as that is smoothed out I can't wait to share it with you who weren't able to come...
I was asked by a SUPER sweetie named Lauren (hi girl!) what my favorite part of this whole process of the event/barn sale was...

truly it was the togetherness that is felt in the barn

it is the common interests and desires all of us have

how we are all connected

(insert kumbyah here)

so I asked myself when everyone was asleep after braving (and photographing) tornado clouds while sipping red wine and eating a chocolate... okay... so maybe 3 chocolates...
"what can I do to help others be inspired??"

continue my journey in life with my heart

my passion

my faith

so many of you came up to me and said "thank you for doing this"... and honestly... I don't know how to respond to that...

'thank you' would be obvious — and I did say that — but this is just my life, my way of thinking and doing... and you all have no idea how very very special it is for all of us at the event that you came and met us and was a part of this togetherness...

we really are here to help support one another

to encourage

to grow in happiness and holiness

not to be favored, but accepted for who we are, and striving to always be better people

okay, so I got caught up in theology of "Anne's mind on the farm" and all, but it is from my heart that I tell you

it was a wonderful experience having you come here
either in person, or via blog

with much love and blessings,

never before have I given a whole area to a dealer "in the shop" at the event...
but this time I did
to Jennifer Rizzo... this has been her third sale here... and her most successful!! She had the space with the vintage tea cups hanging from branches... that created this whimsical perspective on vintage tea...
her new line is a reflection of vintage iron stone... patinae silver trays... funky coffee mugs...
she had this throw for sale that was a crocheted afghan with hand crocheted flowers bunched and adorned everywhere (sold right away)

actually, most of what she had for sale sold... she had THE COOLEST funky orange tufted couch (with sold right away)... like an antrho catalog it was... she had hats, fingerless gloves, these super cute tea towels with pom pom fringe and hand embellished prints of birds...
let's just say she's a busy girl trying to re-stock her shop right now...
she has some new items listed and will be doing so all week and I for one, cannot wait to get my hands on a hat and some jewelry...
if you know Jen, you know her funky vintage side and creative soul and how they come together on this new line... oh! she has a giveaway... I almost forgot!! Go here to enter...
thank you to you all who have taken the time out to email me about your experiences here on the farm at the sale... I have had such a good time this week reading them... it means so much to me!!!
peace + blessings,

Here's just a few places you can see some photography of this past weekend... 

1) Click on image to see Traci Thorson's beautiful photography

2) click ibn boots to see Jeanne Oliver's photographs

3) click on birdcage to see Tracey from French Larkspur's photographs

4) click on the "paparazzi" to see Jennifer Rizzo's photographs of the event

5) click on bags to see Polly Hood of Counting your Blessings photographs


click on Jordan and Lady the pony to see the lovely Suzanne's photographs + read a beautiful story of friendship that they celebrated here at the farm

click on vintage bottles to see Rebecca's pictures... from Vintage Living  
MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
NEXT EVENT Oct. 7th & 8th, 2011

xo!

How often do you look at other people when they are so joyous... so happy and silently curse them?
Children teach us the true, pure, honest way of this word joy
instead of struggling, they are quick to jump (literally) on top of you just because you made them the cheesy macaroni and cheese, or their favorite cheese pizza (my kids must love cheese?)
it's when they become older... teenagers... that some children might start picking up on this "I'm not happy for you" attitude
My Friday night 'outing' was visiting some blogs that I have failed to visit I was coming down with mastitis (a nursing thing — feel better now) and was feeling tired, alone, and had a few aches and pains... all the muscles started tightening... until I read page after page of these wonderful women and them pouring their lives onto the screen before me
I wasn't judging
I wasn't reading into it
I wasn't moving anywhere
I just was in awe of the simple joy that everyone had within each other
there wasn't competition
there wasn't any of that ewe ewe yuck yuck* (*that is technical alternative for a very bad four lettered word)

This past week was so much like that... rejoicing in others joy!!
What a world changing attitude
seriously, if you think of rejoicing in your neighbor's good fortune instead of complaining that you didn't get that... what the heck is that good for? that's just envy
and well, envy is not good for anyone's soul

I feel SO MUCH JOY for my very good friend Jen, because of this:


image courtesy of Jennifer Rizzo... which I stole from her blog so I could use her image for this post... click on it to go visit her post on the article and wish her joy!! 
she graces the pages of Country Living Magazine with ease
and to think my husband was her carpenter makes me happy too
at the time of construction, Jen was "the other wife" Jason was there (as you can imagine) every day... working his hands busily to Jen's needs and wants
she was one of those "totally easy customers" because not only is she our friend, but she knew what she wanted and how she wanted it done... Jason is thrilled to see his hard work in magazine!
so I rejoice for Jen and my husband
but also for all of you who are so super nice on stopping by my little homestead and leaving me notes and comments & sending me e-mails

~let's all rejoice in others happiness and success~

CREATE
just for you

if coming to Avenues of an Artful Business, you will learn more about owning your own business (this class is taught by Jeanne Oliver and Jennifer Rizzo) -you have to pre-register for ANY class here on the farm, so make sure you do that today! — if coming to Jill's jewelry class, you will be given your own treasure trove and create some amazing pieces of your very own jewelry

but wait!!
Jill is now having a class on Saturday too!!! 9-11 am
HOW wonderful... register HERE

Let's take a look at my blog:
Jill is coming from New Jersey just for you Jeanne is traveling over the mountains from Colorado just for you yes, that Jeanne Oliver of Jeanne Oliver Designs
THIS IS YOUR LAST DAY TO REGISTER SWEETIE!!! don't miss out on her coming here this time... register by emailing her: JEANNE OLIVER
DO YOU HAVE A DREAM?
you may just find it here on the farm while taking an art class!
DO YOU HAVE A VERY BEST FRIEND YOU WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH?
you may just have some awesome memories made while creating here on the farm

Whatever your schedule says for this weekend... make sure that it has time aside for your creativity, whether on the farm or not... take that time...

trust me

I know all too well the pressures of life & family

but you know what?? I'm just peachy!
literally 

these are for us

these are for you! peach jelly!!!! I made apple jelly AND peach jelly for the sale... may I say... that is one heck of a good fruit...

even while preparing for this event that now the one and only Heather Graham might attend (thanks to this sweet and supportive soul, who has a MUST SEE SHOP just 15 minutes from the farm) and possibly CBS Chicago and a few others, every morning and tell myself: "we are going to have fun"

seriously... life is way to short to get all hung up on yourself... let it evolve like this nature that surrounds us...

and btw... if you are taking a drive out here from Chicago... it's glorious with the seasonal color right now!!! no doubt about it... nature's treasure trove is exploding! and with all these other awesome shops near the farm, it's a super fun day for everyone involved!!

I will have a little visitor center (so to speak) for all of you coming from out of town.
See you soon!!!

peace + blessings,

just a quick note between bottling up all these orders for honey:)
(which by the way wasn't 6lbs... it filled a 6gallon bucket!)

Jennifer Rizzo is having a giveaway day at her blog today — stop by and see what it's all about!

go here

getting caught up

like the mess of lights I found up in the attic

I stood up there in disbelief — "oh man" I said as I looked at all the wonderful decorations

thoughts of taking all three totes downstairs and putting it all out for decorations... after all... I am on a Christmas house walk!...

but as I stood there with the children to find their little trees to put in their rooms, to decorate all their own, I stopped... took a deep breath... and left it all up there

This year, just like every other year, it's so easy to get caught up in the hub-bub of what this country of ours (God bless the USA) has made it into... commercial... "santa"... lights/action... competition

to us, a lot of the commercialism is rather like "noise"... polluting this holiday with things other than what this season is truly meaning should be evaluated...

this does not mean not celebrating the season with decorating!! like I would do that! good gravy no... what I am saying is that taking that deep breath up in the attic wasn't as hard as I thought — and there are certain things I will bring down this year for decorating... but a lot of it comes from the seasonal changes outdoors here on the prairie... the grasses are still tall... there are pine cones fallen from the trees... and taking those natural elements and leaving them how God made them in their natural beauty, instead of glittering them this year... gathering cranberries and stringing them for our tree...

instead of... the lights are staying boxed up = candles instead
buying new ornaments = using pine cones from our trees
hanging silvery tinsel = pheasant feathers

running to the store for that last minute gift = purchasing handmade items

getting caught up = slowing down and embracing nature

I hope you get inspired to take walks with your kids and gather what you have out your back door... look around your house and re-purpose items that you wouldn't normally use...

Today is the FIRST DAY for Jennifer Rizzo's House Walk!! there is a lot of inspiration today over there!!
Today I will again be working on a very special project... very special to all of us here at the farm...

Out of the generosity of their hearts... for the love of creating... the passion for teaching... and because you all deserve a little time away...
Jeanne, Jen and Jill are giving away a package worth $500!!!

This is in conjuction with the October 7th and 8th Barn Sale/Event (45 min. West of Geneva, IL)

Can you believe it???

To make it a little more special, Jason and I are giving the winner VIP parking up by all the fun + some homemade goodness... we're putting extra care into your winnings!
(a little hint: it'll be so sweet...)

The winner will receive 2 SPOTS FOR EACH OF THE 2 DAYS OF ART classes... AND You will also get a FREE HOTEL ROOM courtesy of the three of them at the 4 star hotel: Holiday Inn Express! To enter the giveaway all you have to do is:
1. Blog about the Art on the Farm classes at the NaDa Farm Sale and the Girls Weekend Giveaway. Once you have blogged about it come here to my blog and let us know.
or
2. Talk about the art classes and giveaway on Twitter for a second entry! Once you have talked about it let us know here on my blog.
or
3. Talk about the art classes and giveaway on Facebook for a third entry. Once you have talked about it on Facebook come back and let us know here on my blog. or
4. Pin it to Pinterest! Once you have pinned it, come back and let us know here on my blog.

All entries to be entered here (on Anne Marie's blog) only make sure you leave a comment for each entry you do
DRAWING WILL END THIS FRIDAY! (Sept 23rd... at midnight)

Classes are filling up quickly as the NaDa Farm Sale date is getting closer.

If you want to sign up for the art of business, vintage journal or vintage mixed media class you can email Jeanne at Jeanneoli@hotmail.com to register.

If you want to sign up for Jennifer Rizzo's Reflections of the Prairie class you can email her at thecraftyhome@comcast.net.

To sign up for Jill Harris' Salvaged Treasures class you go can directly HERE to sign up.

***GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***
WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY!

Can't wait to see who wins!! peace+blessings,

Some weekend inspiration has come to my attention...
Period Living Magazine, a British publication of interiors that I spent quite a bit of time looking at last night.
I came across this home and totally got inspired, and have already moved my living room around and rearranged items in there.
Here's the couple's synopsis: (courtesy of Period Living Magazine) Location: Derbyshire Period: Built in the 1800s as two cottages for the managers of the dye mill opposite; it was knocked into one house in the 1900s and an extension was added in 2000 Owners: Phil Heath, a tree surgeon, and his wife Philippa, a holistic lecturer, specialising in baby and child massage; they have four children: Jack, Tom, Joe and Bess
These aren't just words about them... but take a look above again at the Owner's description... A tree surgeon?? love that... and his wife a holistic lecturer?? I took baby and child massage classes (on how to instruct it) when I was a personal trainer at the gym... I think Jason and I could be good friends with this couple (lol)
THEIR HOME!

all their kids sleep together... I just love that! and want to recreate this up in our attic... i love every detail!

Look out Jason... we might just be putting up a pink canopy in our room like this

Considering I am joining Jennifer Rizzo and her party:

if I can, I will post pictures of the changes I have made because of this amazing home (it all depends when this baby wants to arrive!!)
do you have spring fever like me? then join Jenn's party! click on the above picture to take you to the post on all the details

Have a great weekend!!
xo+blessings,

Holiday times brings out so much cheer!! Being that I am still up in the night with my little one does put a damper on the "cheer" factor some mornings, but today, I woke up, and all but the 14 yr. old (boy — still asleep) were outdoors playing in the fresh fallen snow... and this instantly cheered me up!

I love the seasons changing... and I have so many crafts/ideas going on inside our farmhouse that I can't wait to share with you!!!

Speaking of sharing: Jennifer Rizzo, designer/artist, contacted me to see if I wanted to share the inside of our farmhouse for Christmas decorating

gulp

a lot to do I must say... but I'm so excited to be in this line up...

starts Monday!! but I'm stop 9 (thank goodness)

do you need to feel more cheer right now?? then take a look at Jeanne's new look book at her blog — oh my goodness it is so amazing... completely so well put together and creative — her photography is so dang good
I'm off to school the kids + have some coffee + and create!! (all three together;)
peace + blessings,