tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36735234580372069122024-03-04T23:42:41.053-08:00Cobblestone FarmsCathy Cobblestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180582839832861090noreply@blogger.comBlogger417125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673523458037206912.post-18739167050047889542017-07-17T21:42:00.002-07:002017-07-17T21:42:32.140-07:00A Smile In a Jar...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well...I'm back in the smile spreading business again... Yes, it is time for beautiful fresh cut flowers from the garden. Growing these beauties is one of my favorite things to do and the best part about it...EVERYONE sure is happy to see you coming with these in tow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">all types of greenery and Sunflowers just to name a few.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A smile in a jar...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...all packed up and ready to brighten someones day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello Friends....sorry I haven't been around but it is spring time and you know what that means for me...it is GREENHOUSE Growing and BASEBALL Throwing time. Working everyday and loving my work and spending all my spare time watching my sweet young man play ball. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I do have a special little project to share with you today. Now, I can't take credit for this...I saw a picture of this a couple of years ago but we decided to make some this year at the greenhouse. We have had a tremendous response to them and the best thing is....no profit is being taken from the sale of these pots...all money is being distributed through Random Acts of Kindness. God gave us the greatest gift and Jesus paid the ultimate price....but He arose and He is Alive and it is the Easter season and I am so thankful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a wonderful project to do with your children or grandchildren, Sunday School class or make one for your Easter table setting. All you need is about a week of growing time so there is still plenty of time to do this for Easter this year. So here we go...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*container - any kind will do</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*annual Rye grass seed - just a handful - less than $1.00 per pound</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*twine</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*rocks - small for the pathway</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My friend Melissa was my hand model - thank you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In just about 4-5 days it will look similar to this...it really does grow so quickly if placed in a very bright location or even on a porch under cover... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I do hope you have time to try this with your family. It is something I know you will all enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy 2017 Friends....hope you are off to a great start! This is the month I just seem to kind of "chill" if you know what I mean. It seems like I just breathe a little more this time of year. It gets dark early - so farm work has to stop, we eat supper at a decent hour if my young man is not playing in a basketball game. I have always cherished the month of January simply because there seems to be a little down time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But with the start of the new year and cleaning up after the holidays....I am always ready to refresh something in my home. So as usual...it just happens to be another piece for my kitchen. Actually when I found this piece I had no idea where I would put it. I moved it around a few times before I settled on this spot. But I have to say...in this space...it was the perfect fit! And all those little cubbies could serve a purpose instead of just being dust collectors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well...here she is in all her glorious "brownness". I found this piece a couple of months ago at our area peddlers mall for $30. Score!!!! Now it was rough - just a simple handmade piece...but the lumber would have cost me more than that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It actually had one more set of boards in the back...but I simply unscrewed one across the top and two down the sides to make it a bit more narrow. I then cut off the support pieces with a reciprocating saw. Took less than 5 minutes to do all that! Now that is my kind of fix!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Worst part about it was trying to paint in all those nooks and crannies! Serious. Hand. Cramps! I painted in the corners and rolled on the rest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here you can see the sanding....Now....Just trying to decide what to fill it with. I must confess....I love stuff but sometimes things like this make me nervous...just to much going on. I see other people layer on top of layer and it is GORGEOUS but I must say it scares me a little. I suppose I just don't like cleaning around it all...what about you? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I went to my pantry and pulled out a few things...like cookbooks, my basket of potatoes, a little chicken feeder I had...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ...and that is about it! Now on to the top. I reused a chalkboard I had and my new blue buckets were a Christmas gift - I just love them...especially since they are from my mamaw Ruby!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and that is about it. Inexpensive, cute and functional....that sounds like the perfect blend to me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And on that chalkboard is my favorite scripture. A scripture we should all try to live by each day. I know I am thankful for Forgiveness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Create a little something that makes you smile!</span></div>
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<br />Cathy Cobblestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180582839832861090noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673523458037206912.post-31182618422047877452016-12-04T20:06:00.000-08:002016-12-04T20:06:23.222-08:00My Christmas Kitchen...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">...Hi friends...hope this day finds you well! My Christmas kitchen is ready for some holiday baking...but... even though my kitchen is ready....I'M NOT. Oh my stars...it is sneaking up on us isn't it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I thought I would show you some bits and pieces of the kitchen. I'm sure you have seen these things before but I love to show my kitchen 'cause it is easy to change up for the holidays. Lots of shelves and nooks and crannies to display treasures that mean so much to me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you enjoy your look around and when you get to your holiday baking....bake some cookies for me....please!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Red Enamelware from my mamaw, Cleo...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ...and little houses gifted to me as a housewarming gift from my sweet momma.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> A little tree filled with ornaments made by me plus some sweet finds from my friend, Pam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This tree is tucked in an old flour sack that I had....just happened to be the perfect color for my kitchen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> You all have seen these for years but they are one of my prized possessions....my carolers handmade by my grandmother, Cleo. Her hands are so crippled with arthritis now but she blessed us with her amazing talents for many years. I treasure these.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My hutch filled with platters and pitchers from yard sales and second hand stores....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I was tickled to death when I found this snowy barn on fabric...already framed and everything - for just a few dollars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My pretty red pitcher made by a local potter and gifted to me by my husband. I must say... I love him dearly but he is not really a gift buyer. So when he brings me something...it is extra special. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Merry CHRISTmas friends and may your days be very merry and bright!</span></div>
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Cathy Cobblestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180582839832861090noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673523458037206912.post-57695363443594069162016-10-30T22:32:00.000-07:002016-10-30T22:32:56.325-07:00It's been 5 years....<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">YES....believe it or not....it has been 5 years on this Halloween Day, since we moved in our house. I really can't believe it but it seems like I always say that when it comes to time....it just slips away so fast. I thought I would just share some simple, imperfect pictures with you today and you will see that we have been blessed with an amazing fall season here in central Kentucky. It has been absolutely beautiful for weeks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But before I just turn you loose with pictures...I will say this. The older I get the more sentimental I become and I was already a "cry-er"... so that's scary. I am extremely thankful for our house...but it would mean nothing to me without the people in it. I am overwhelmed sometimes of the blessings in my life and I do not feel deserving of them. But I am so thankful to God for my husband and my son and my entire family who make this place special. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I am beyond grateful for the love that is shared here, the memories that are made here and the time well spent with the ones I love. That is what makes this house...our home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well my friends....it is below 90 degrees here today!!!!! It is finally going to feel like fall this week...temps in the mid 70's, a few leaves starting to fall, a little drizzle today but that is o.k. We have been blessed with wonderful rainfall this summer but I tell you....it has been sooooo hot for such a long time that most everyone around here is ready for a change of seasons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I told you I'd share my fall mantels with you and I thought we would start in the kitchen. Now I know that I have told y'all many times over the years about these few areas in my house....but it seems that most of my decorating happens in these places. So you all just pretend you have never seen it before....o.k.? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This mantel is one I purchased at our local antique mall from some great pickers /friends of mine. I just loved the color...weathered gray with a touch of blue. I hung that window frame over it 5 years ago and it is still there because well...I like it and it makes a nice backdrop for wreaths, baskets or nothing for that matter!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My starting point was my white platter that I love plus a few other ceramic pieces that were given to me by my Momma. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I used some artificial gourds, some real pumpkins, lil' pots, antlers, hydrangea and dried okra from the garden.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A sweet little light that stays on all the time and a touch of wheat warm up the spot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My simple "FALL" banner that I use from year to year...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My burlap covered chair with an orange pillow that I already had....in my ever growing pillow stash. I do believe I must have an addiction to pillows ;-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This kind of gives you an idea how it plays into the den....and.... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ...in relation to the rest of the kitchen!. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I know... it is not "officially" fall but I have already started to add some seasonal touches to our home. I couldn't help it - I just couldn't wait. One of the areas that I change out seasonally is my shelves in the kitchen...and I say that meaning...only 2 of the 3 shelves change - I just love my blue mason jars...so they stay put regardless of the season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you know...these shelves are just to the right of my kitchen sink. It is an area that I get to enjoy daily (if I wash the dishes that is) ;-). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> On the bottom shelf...I simply added things that I already had...some faux acorns, leaves, rattan balls, pine cones and some little distressed pots for some height difference. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> There is also a Long Island Cheese pumpkin raised up on a wicker basket and an old woven plate that I picked up at the mission store... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ...and up on the top shelf, I placed a "Home" sign that I made when we first moved here. I just used an old cabinet door and covered the letters in burlap...easy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well my friends....it is getting just about time to harvest your hydrangea blooms. The blooms need to be cut before they get to far along and the changing of the colors of the blooms is a good indicator of the right time to cut.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can see my Little Limelight hydrangeas just outside the kitchen window below. They have simply been beautiful this summer. However, the rain has been weighing the huge blooms down lately and it was just time to give them a good trim. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> There is nothing complicated about saving hydrangea blooms....just a few quick and easy steps. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 1. Cut stems several inches long...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Step 2. Remove all leaves from stem. I simply run my hand down the stem and they just slide right off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Step 3. Group 5 to 6 stems together using twine. Make a loop in the end of the twine for hanging.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Be sure and not bundle to many stems together. They need to have good air circulation so they don't mold.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 4. You will need a good place to hang them...preferably somewhere that is relatively cool and dark. I use our cabin - it is only a couple hundred feet from our house and we have the perfect hangers...deer antlers! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is Moe. He even gets his own special pair of earrings. My husband doesn't like this so much ;-) But thankfully....he is patient with me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> These are last years blooms...already dried and ready to be used in fall decorations. Speaking of fall...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...I believe tomorrow after church....I'm gonna start the fall spruce up. I'm ready and it is my favorite time of the year so I like to enjoy it as long as possible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just a quick note to thank all of you who have been stopping by for a visit! Stacey over at <a href="http://www.poofingthepillows.com/">Poofing the Pillows</a> was kind enough to feature our farmhouse in a mini home tour and I so appreciate it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I encourage you to visit her lovely <a href="http://www.poofingthepillows.com/">blog</a> and take a look around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks again Stacey! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now taking fresh cut flower orders! I've been growing flowers for years - nearly 20 actually. Nothing fancy...just the old time favorites that everyone loves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well.....since my last post about adding a touch of blue to my sun room...I happened upon the perfect rug. Don't get me wrong....I love color....but I do have a hard time committing on bigger pieces. The reason is I like to change quite a bit and well, honestly...rugs are expensive. So when I invest in one I've got to love it and then it has to be "neutral enough" for me to use with lots of different things and colors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So a couple of weeks back I was out on the road and stopped in a Tuesday Morning store and there it was - I loved the blue color and the pattern plus I thought it would go with about any color I'd pair with it in the future. So....I bought it and I'm really happy with it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No...I'm not sad...not singing the blues or feeling blue BUT I was longing for a little blue in our sun room. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With all the beautiful cobalt blue floating around, I wanted to add a touch to our house. So for under $50.00 I found all that I needed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My first purchase was this cobalt blue and white geometric rug I found at the Peddlers Mall...still had the new tag on it. That was kind of my jumping off point and it only cost $14.00. I simply layered it over my existing rug. I always keep the rug in my sun room because the sun has a tendency to fade out our hardwood floors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Next, was a fun ceramic pot I found at our Rite-Aid store for 50% off - cost $7.00! I had a birds nest fern that needed replanting so it worked out perfect for my plant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the last couple of pieces included a denim pillow picked up at Big Lots - $12.00. I actually got it for someone else who I was helping with their home - BUT - I had to keep it - don't worry...she never missed it ;-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> O.K.....let's face it...who isn't inspired by the incredible duo of Fixer Upper, Chip and Joanna Gaines? Well the answer is....no one. They, with their amazing talent and joyful spirits, have simply inspired everyone! I'm not a big TV watcher except for HGTV and of course my favorite show, along with the rest of the country is Fixer Upper! It's my Tuesday night date with the television plus all reruns of course! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So since I have the wonderful pleasure of working in a greenhouse at <a href="http://www.centralfarmersupply.com/">Central Farmers Supply</a>... Melissa, my good friend and partner in all things "dirt" decided to create a "Fixer Upper" miniature garden. Inspired by Chip and Joanna's beautiful farm...we tried to incorporate elements that remind us all of a happy, peaceful place that anyone would love to call home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We started with an old galvanized wash tub that had the perfect patina for our mini garden (thanks Mrs. E) ...drilled in some holes to help with drainage...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just like at Magnolia Farms...a white arbor and chandelier - only thing missing from this is a farmhouse table and benches...we will have to work on that...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And their it is...even with its own windmill..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...Our Fixer Upper inspired miniature garden...we just love how it turned out...and the best part of it is...we get to share it with our customers each day and have lots of great conversations about how that show has made such a positive impression on so many people!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> So thank you Chip and Joanna....for sharing your talents, your family, your laughter and your beautiful home and farm with us all! May God continue to bless you and your endeavors! Looking forward to Season 4!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Happy Spring everybody! It has been beautiful here the past few days and one thing I love to do to start off the spring season is plant annual Rye grass. Last year I planted a small chicken feeder that I have but this year...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I brought out the big one...I was lucky enough to score this old feeder last fall and I've used it many different ways already! I love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I've shared with you all how to do this the last couple of years...but here is a refresher in case you missed it....but don't worry....this is easy breezy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Start with some annual Rye grass seed - of course mine came from <a href="http://www.centralfarmersupply.com/">Central Farmers Supply</a> and only cost around 75 cents a pound. And believe me, one pound is way more than you will need!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ...came in with a frenzy didn't he? We received about 13 inches at our house and I have to say I LOVED IT. I love the peacefulness of it...the quite...the stillness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also understand that this type of weather definitely brings challenges and I sympathize with those who have to get to work to either care for the sick, or clean the roads, or deliver the mail, or pick up the garbage, or stock the shelves, or feed the animals, or be a first responder & on and on. As much as I would like for time to stand still, thankfully we have dedicated people all around who make a way to help others and I am grateful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My hubby is a teacher...a wonderful agriculture teacher and yes, I am a bit proud of him. So the good thing was he got to stay home with us...BUT, Shaun loves his animals and they have to be tended to...so out he went in the worst of the storm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> You can barely see him here rounding the dogwood tree...walking up what is suppose to be our driveway to get to the tractor. The hay had to put out for the cattle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Out my bedroom window, I watched the snow stack up quickly at the cabin. You can see it is nearly touching the bottom of the fence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> In my last post...I reminisced a bit. But, in this post...I'm looking ahead to something exciting! What I'm about to share with you is something I've wanted to do since we built our house 4 years ago. Yes, I can hardly believe it...but, we were actually in our house 4 years Halloween Day! My oh my...How time flies! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> So...instead of thinking about it - I'm just putting it out there... I'm gonna have a barn sale there next year! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My sister and I have decided it is time to make it official...no more talk...just action. So we are giving ourselves a year...a year to clean (oh my...the groundhogs have made a mess out of that place), a year to haul out the junk that was there long before we built here, a year to shop for furniture and fabulous finds, well, I keep saying a year to prepare, but honestly, knowing me...I'll put it off as long as I possibly can. Can't help it...that is just the way I roll!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...a really neat cave that just kind of lures you in... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and we even have an outhouse! So what more do you need for a fun fall afternoon on the farm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> So, y'all have to hold me to it...o.k. And we'll look forward to seeing you next fall..for our first barn sale...right here at Cobblestone Farms!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is no surprise that many days I really miss the lil' store I use to have...and other days...honestly, not so much. But if ever a season brings my anxiety about it back to the surface...it is definitely the fall of the year. I loved the fall growing season, I loved the long days of working outside in the crisp air, I loved the smell of my store (I can still recall it when I think of it), I loved growing and picking pumpkins and the beautiful colors of the mums, I loved my annual Fall Harvest celebration which brings me to the thing I miss the most...I loved <b>"my people</b>"...the ones that came from far and wide to visit my special lil' place. It was small & nothing fancy...but it was loved and nurtured by me and many others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm so thankful I had it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are just a few pictures that take me back to an extremely busy yet very happy time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have always wanted a chicken feeder like this but had never been fortunate enough to come up on one...but luckily...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ...the other day at our local antique mall - I SCORED! I didn't even look at the price before I picked it up and decided it had to go home with me. It wasn't over the top expensive BUT it was little more than I expected. Plus it still contained a left over feather or two and some nice dried up chicken droppings. Oh well, nothing a good scrubbing couldn't fix. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was super long - like 4 feet plus. It had this neat bar across the top but I had to remove that in order to fix it like I wanted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had some gourds and three little ornamental cabbage I had intended on using. I had to scratch the cabbage because I wanted to use it on my table and I knew it wouldn't fair that well inside plus all that dirt on my kitchen table - not the best idea!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I began by folding up some old material I had so that all my fixin's didn't sink down to the bottom. I simply rolled up about three big pieces and laid it in there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Next I topped it off with a layer of burlap because I knew some of it would be showing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I began by simply layering in the gourds... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ...Then I added in a little shredded grass for texture, a few walnuts and pine cones for some interest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...took it inside and put it right down the middle of the table. It is narrow and doesn't get in the way and I love it - just something a bit different. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm already thinking about what I'm going to put in it for Christmas. I'm thinking candles and fresh greenery...but till then...I think we will enjoy it like it is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Things that you need to know in selecting this easy plant for your garden next year...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1) They <u><b>don't</b></u> like to be fertilized a lot - I've only fertilized them three times since the end of April!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2) They <u><b>do</b></u> like a lot of water - especially when it is really hot!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3) They love the sun and/or shade... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4) Well...that is about it! They are practically maintenance free!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the orange is so pretty, I think I'm going to leave them through fall - I don't have the heart to pull them up yet! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The countdown to the fall season is on. It is only going to be 70 degrees here in KY this weekend!</span></div>
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<br />Cathy Cobblestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180582839832861090noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673523458037206912.post-12729526660976761342015-06-15T20:03:00.003-07:002015-06-15T20:25:52.089-07:00Please...Let's Catch Up...<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> ...O.K. No excuses really - just a bit of a break from blogging. But Honestly and Truthfully - I, like the rest of you...have had a really busy spring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you all know by now - I have been in the greenhouse business for nearly 20 years. Every year I try to mentally prepare myself for the rush that is to come but for some reason...I never quite prepare my mind or my body enough. And the older I get - my, oh my, well, let's just say it gets a little harder with each passing year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But thankfully, we probably had the quickest greenhouse season ever. It was so cold for so long and once it warmed up - it only took about a month and the greenhouse was completely empty. Remember though, we start getting ready for greenhouse season at the end of January. So it is a longer season than most realize...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">...Each year I am amazed at the people who are so gracious and kind to support our local growers including those of us at Central Farmers. We truly couldn't be more thankful for the support! </span><br />
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.<span style="font-size: large;">..Plus I was honored to teach a class for the wives of the KY Farm Bureau Board of Directors...we had a great day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, and I also had a wedding to work on too - I'm not sure when or how I squeezed that in working 6 days a week plus time on Sundays!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">BUT...the most wonderful part about spring is watching my little boy who is turning into a young man play the game that he loves most...baseball! I'm so proud of him and it is just hard to believe that this is his last year for little league. Oh how I will miss summers at the ball park! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But we have a few more weeks of All-Stars and I'm gonna enjoy them and treasure those times together with him! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I hope everyone is doing well out there and I thank you for continuing to stop by. I've got a wonderful recipe for Strawberry Bread to share with you...you won't want to miss it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ...This is the newest addition to the Murray Farms Herd - isn't he just a cutie? Of course, what else could we have named him with white socks on his feet like this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I went for my walk this afternoon - I spotted them in the distance. As I got closer, momma cow...well, she spotted me and she didn't really know what to think of me - so they hid. I couldn't believe I got this picture - both of them taking a peek around the tree. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Socks was thoroughly enjoying the beautiful sunshine that we had today - just prancing around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was her first calf and just like with many heifers - she had trouble. Fortunately, my farmer guy, keeps a very close eye on them. At his last check around midnight - he knew she was in need of some help - so thankfully, he was able to help deliver Socks safely. I'm grateful he cares for his animals like he does. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can see this momma didn't let Socks get to far away from her - I think she is going to be a great momma for years to come. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">O.K. friends...for those of you that live north of KY - over a foot of snow is no biggie - but for those of us in the great bluegrass state - a foot of snow shuts down the town! I would have to think back to my childhood (30+ years ago) to remember a snowfall like this! I'd say we have about 15 inches and that just doesn't happen here- well, except once every few decades ;-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a picture of the cabin outside my bedroom window early this morning. The snow ended up covering the bottom railing of the fence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I realized I've got to many shelves all lined up - it was looking way to busy so I figured I'd just shuffle the furniture...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> So a simple "switch-a-roo" did the trick BUT...that table was just out of scale there so I shopped the house and found one in the landing that fit much better.</span>..</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I love the legs on this table - it is simply made of tree limbs with a distressed top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> a scale that was a gift from my mom -filled with Halos - goodness, I love these things...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ...a little spring green in the form of fake bulbs in a old wire basket...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ...And there you have it - my lazy snow day rearrange.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I even managed to hang my "FARM" letters today - which I've had since Christmas. </span></div>
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<br />Cathy Cobblestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180582839832861090noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3673523458037206912.post-66611284176388000872015-01-24T19:19:00.000-08:002015-01-24T19:23:18.355-08:00My First Project of the New Year...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Yes, I know - I haven't been very productive...but I've been enjoying the quite of winter with my family. It won't be long and things will be in overdrive! I start seeding in the greenhouse in just a couple of weeks and baseball is just around the corner. Hope your time spent indoors this winter is restful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So even though I haven't been very productive with big projects - I have accomplished a few small ones, one of which being this small filing cabinet. My craft closet was getting kind of out of control - especially with all the "little" stuff - like stamps and ink, and glue and tags, and scissors and wood burners...well, and...and...and....- you get the picture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So a while back I had spotted this lil' filing cabinet at our local antique mall. I just love all those drawers! I could see the potential but it was just a bit more than I wanted to spend. I pondered it for several weeks and finally I just treated myself! After all, it would make for some great organization PLUS - I knew it would be to cute all painted up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It had a few places where the paint was peeling and it was a tad rusty...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nothing that a lil' sandpaper couldn't fix...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next I cleaned the cabinet well - and let me just say there were some interesting things on this cabinet - dirty is an understatement! I then sprayed the entire cabinet with gray primer for metal surfaces...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seems like no matter how hard I try to get away from green - I keep going back to it. I love this color... "Leafy Green" from Rust-oleum - reminds me of spring!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Snowball kept his distance yet he kept an eye on what I was doing. He wasn't for sure what to think of me when I was shaking those spray paint cans -all the while channeling Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off". I'm glad no one else was watching! ;-) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This cabinet has 30 drawers - yep... took a while to paint all those little drawers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This paint has great coverage - two coats and I was ready to take it inside - with Shaun's help of course. It may be small but it is heavy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can see - all of those drawers are already being put to great use. I love it - feeling all organized. Now, only if the rest of my house was like this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Are you doing lots of baking in your Christmas kitchen? I hope so. I wish I could say that I have... but honestly - I haven't been home enough lately to cook anything! But...I do plan on it real soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once again - I used what I already had - just changed it up a bit from last year. Enjoy the look around!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I kept my red and turquoise color scheme just like in the sun room...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- my mason jars that stay there all the time</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- and my lil' houses my mom gifted me when we moved here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Y'all have seen these carolers for years - but I must say once again - that I just love them because my mamaw, Cleo, lovingly made these for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...on the table - just a simple basket arrangement filled with greenery, pine cones, antlers and ornaments...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas!</span></div>
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