********** And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.  I Timothy 6:8 ********** Join me for the month of October for 31 Days to Kitchen Inspiration.

My mother has always enjoyed embroidering and her handwork is some of the best I’ve ever seen. She takes such pleasure in it that she emboidered an entire quilt top for each of her girls (me and my 2 sisters).  She’s embroidered pillow cases and baby quilts also, but I think her favorite embroidering projects have been tea towels. A few hours go into stitching 1 tea towel.  She is now on a mission… to make a set for every grandchild… boys or girl. Love stitched in with every pull of the needle. Proverbs 31:19, 31:27 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She looketh well to the…

Today is going to be a short post because we’re leaving for our annual elk hunting/camping trip.  I’ll be cooking on a camp stove and will even be doing some foil packet cooking for about 60 people.  You say 60 people?  Yes, we have a rather large group of us that go hunting/camping every year. It’s a really nice time for us all.  We make a nice big wagon circle (trailers and tents), have a big campfire and group meals every night. Kids are running around having a good time, games are being played and we’ve even had “tea” in the Wall Tent Parlor (a fancy name for our wall tent).  The…

Farm Style Sinks My sister was the first one to introduce me to the farm style sink.  She’s always been interested in architecture and ideas that are unique from the mainstream.  I’m always a little slow to the game.  I have to see something a lot before I really start to notice it. Well I have to admit, she’s right. You hear that, sister? I do see the charm and beauty in these old-time sinks… now. southernliving.com These sinks sell for a pretty penny, so if you’re ever out garage saling and spot one of these, you’ll want to snap it up. auctiongirlvintage.typepad.com Remember this next picture from the other day’s…

Kitchen Basket Inspiration How about some kitchen accessory inspiration using baskets?  Baskets not only serve on a functional level but they add such charm and warmth.  What about adding a few baskets to your kitchen?  Take a look at these pictures and see if it might be something you would like to add. I noticed when looking at baskets, many times they’re used in conjunction with open shelving. I like how the black in these baskets ties it in with the light over the table and other black accessories. houzz.com This is absolutely charming, no? marthastewart.com Check here for similar bike baskets.   potterybarn.com  kitchenbacksplashes.blogspot.com Baskets above the cabinets 2.bp.blogspot.com littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com Here’s a cute hanging basket Amazon sells.…