On a quiet country road in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, there’s a small lavender farm called Red Oak Lavender Farm. It’s located near the city…
Who can look at a field of sunflowers and not break into a smile? Not me. The minute I saw Farmview Market’s U-Pick Sunflowers field my mood brightened.…
Peach season is just coming to a close here in the Peach State. Peaches, along with pecans, peanuts, paper and poultry are sometimes referred to as the 5…
Could there be a sound more evocative of a country farm than the crowing of a rooster? Here’s an Araucanus rooster giving it his all for the morning announcement.…
Spoiler Alert: The blueberry necklace featured here is a result of this week’s blueberry zaniness. Continue reading to see more lighthearted results. The other day, I noticed a…
The most unlikely circumstances can lead to the most delightful surprises. A 100-year-old farmstead on a narrow dirt road in the quiet rural community of River John, Nova Scotia, Canada is a case in point. This is where Mabel Murple’s Book Shoppe & Dreamery is located. The weathered old farmstead has been transformed into a riot of colors and shapes. It’s the perfect blend of old and new; traditional and unconventional; expected and unexpected. It’s a joyful place and a delightful surprise!