Returning...

I guess, I took almost unexpected break from blogging and bunch of other things, but here I am ready to get back to my normal.
I needed some time off from my usual, at least, that is how I explain myself to myself. :)
I spent a lot of time outside not far, just in my yard, enjoying every new leaf that grew and every new bloom.



My vegetables are all planted in abundance, now I am anxious to harvest fruits.




I visited with old friends and family, who hardly see me during the school time.
The most important, I organized my life a bit (really just a bit) and set my priorities once again...

Now? I am really longing for craftiness.

..but before I have to show for any of that, here are some pieces of my garden...







Thank you all for comments wondering about me and whether I found time to sew... I read and appreciate them all. I guess it is hard to admit several times in row that things are not going the way I wished they would. :)
Thanks for visiting...

Easter walk through the prairie...

I guess I can say, we had a peaceful but schoolwork filled easter weekend. We found time to relax out at prairie. Let me take you there as well.
The county had to just burn it.


I am planning on taking a picture from this spot regularly to see the prairie changing with seasons.


I love these views. We took a lots of pictures similar to this one.


Did I say it is Sal's favorite place to go.


We sat down for a bit and listened to the water and birds.


The small green patch behind Sal is all moss. It looked like fairies lived there under the trees.


It was still a bit chilly out, but oh so nice to be outside again.


I did work a little on my scrappy log cabin, but not enough to show real progress.

How was you weekend?

Smoky weekend...

Except of being out of the town most of the weekend, we managed to burn part of the last year garden that was not planted, clean up the flower beds, well and some of us rested outside, enjoying warm, spring day.

Eeek... .... and three different giveaways...

You know it's winter when......

you need to purchase more of these....



because you already ran out from what you bought this year.

Anybody who lives on the farm knows that as soon as farmers harvest the fields around, you are going to have some visitors. There is nothing you can do about it. Well, except get some of those sticky traps (We tried live traps already, they don't work). When we moved on the farm three years ago, we didn't know this. We weren't prepared at all and it wasn't pleasant experience, I would say. Ever since, we are ready as soon as the leaves start turning colors.
Unfortunately, I work in small firm that is also on the farm, small house made into the office, so I am dealing with it at work as well. I am city girl (at least if you would look where I grew up), but I love to be where I am right now. I love everything about it, except our visitor in the winter. What do you do? There must be some some sacrifice everywhere, right?
My mom is disgusted every time I even mention it, so I don't anymore. She thinks I am crazy leaving the town life.

I know I shouldn't even talk about this here, but I found three of them caught at work this morning and thought about my life on the farm again. A thought of posting the picture of that came and flew away very quickly, don't worry.

Does anybody else has to deal with these little creatures this time of year?

Edit:
There are several giveaways going on. One is better than the other.
This one is from Old Red Barn Co. Go check out those quilts they are absolutely fantastic.Yes quilts!



The other one is from Simplify . The winner gets quilt of his/her choice. She makes it all kind of fun and not that easy.

The last one is over here at Little Imagination and a Pile of Junk . Debra is giving away a beautiful journal.

Go on to check them out!

Scary Enough ???

I guess, I could say that where I am come from, we don't have Halloween and so we don't celebrated it at our house here in U.S.. It doesn't help that we are living in the middle of nowhere and no trick or treaters show up by our door. I know that we probably will once we have kids. My fun would be creating new costumes every year and theirs , well I guess candy.

I came home today and felt bad about undecorated house, Friday night like any other, but I was welcomed by these.
Here are few views you would find here if you would come by trick or treating tonight.

Very scary looking giant sunflowers...



The only pumpkin around, with various bugs crawling out of it....



Open pass in th middle of the field that old grumpy farmer cut, to lead you who knows where....hmmm



Walking among all sorts of stuff...



I think I would scare you even without any decoration. Craft Farm became Haunted Farm tonight...

Oh, and here is old Jasper allias "Jasperado". He wanted to tell you all Happy Haloween, but I think I scared him off.

A Rainbow Cloud..

This was what I have seen on my way back from work before just pulling in my driveway. A rainbow cloud. It wasn't raining, the sun was just starting to set down and this was the only cloud that had rainbow through it ...


... but only for a very very short time. I am glad I had camera right with me.

New/ Old Kitchen

This past weekend our landlord cleaned up part of the barn and picked up few stuff that he was going to get rid off. He called me to ask me if I want to take a look first. It was very nice of him and yes, of course, I wanted to take a look. I picked up most of toys (outdoor toys) for my dear friend that just had a baby, but found something for me too. This dresser (the bottom part) was a perfect size to fit with my thrifted shelf from about three years ago. They look together as they were meant to be for each other.



This addition really put our little kitchen together and created brand new space for us. I have enough storage for all those little things just laying around before and shelf to show off my little treasures.



I hanged my favorite vintage apron on the drawers and love it even more.



Look what I found in thrift shop? I think it's beginning of a new collection. It fits great in my new/old kitchen.



Our new addition might not coordinate with our second shelf in the kitchen, but I know that one day when we have our own house we will be able to make it work. For right now, we enjoy what we have and collect pieces for our future dream home.

The sky was closing

Uh, we had a bad storms in our area last night and through the night. Before it all started I ran outside and snapped a few pictures. Take a look! I felt like the sky was closing on us.







Also, here is picture of quilted pillow I made for another friends wedding. There is more matching accessories for this pillow in progress.



Pillow is made from mix of batiks and some coordinating solids. I just cut them randomly (regular scissors work better for this job than actual rotary cutter) and then sewed them together. Back is nice earthy batik and wooden button.



Enjoy your weekend! I will hope for some nice weather to snap those promised photos, but also I planning on gardening this weekend. Let's cross my fingers.