Archive for August, 2011


Key Lime Cookie Straws
These are the best little cookies and especially tasty when you do not want to bake homemade cookies. These cookies have a nice key lime flavor with a powdered sugar coating. One
Soothing Sunflowers
We all know how I love sunflowers. The continued drought this spring and summer has been so disappointing when it came to finding the beauty in local wildflowers. I could
Wildlife West Nature Park
I have a friend who works with the mammals at the Wildlife West Nature Park in New Mexico. It is a nature reserve/rescue of New Mexico native wildlife. This summer
Sunflower Place Mats
Everyone knows I am crazy about sunflowers. It was so dry this year I did not grow any. Made me very sad. Today popped in a Pottery Barn and guess what
Amish Laundry
I took this last summer and think it is a really neat photo; especially for those of you who have never visited an area where the Amish live. When traveling the roads of
Ducks Fleeing Pond
Remember the beautiful pond I blogged last week? This is the same pond with the ducks that live in it. The ducks never do like me coming to see them
Blueberries & Raspberries
After a long cooler spring and summer in Montana this year, our friends have finally been able to enjoy their berries these last few weeks. Many summers I am in Montana when the
Vintage Beatty Galvanized Tub
One of my favorite things around the farm is lots of old galvanized pieces. I love the way galvanized pieces look and they are always have many fun possibilities. I use lots
Garden Pond
It remains parched here, but Montana weather is absolutely beautiful. I have a friend who has a lovely Montana garden. She also has a beautiful little stream which trickles throughout her back yard. Her