At this 200-year-old family homestead, Amy raises chickens ~
And rings the bell for dinner ~
Her pantry is filled ~
And her mantel holds a picture of the 200-year-old home ~
The hens recently started laying again after their winter molt ~
I told Amy if I lived here, I would spend lots of time on the back porch. She said she spends plenty of time there. Can't you see her sitting in the chair, shelling beans and watching the children play and chicks peck ~
Pyrex ... beautiful Pyrex ~
War Gardens art ~
Casper enjoyed a rest in the shade ~
While Amy's cute little farm boy hugs his pup ~
Amy let me try wool felting. She warned that the needle was very sharp. The left picture is before I found out how sharp, and the right picture is after (bandage on left thumb!) ~
Amy's little girl made this felted heart; I love it ~
Hope you enjoyed this trip to Hunter's Grove as much as we did! The weather was a sunny 75 degrees, a perfect day.
UPDATE: This home has been in my husband's family for much of it's 200 year history. The last owner was beloved Aunt Lollie. When she passed away a few years ago, second cousin Amy and her family bought it and moved there. We're so glad it stayed in the family!
What a fun place to visit. I love chickens and fresh eggs. I don't know how needle felting works but yikes on that needle! Still that heart is adorable! Looks like a fun day!
ReplyDeletehugs, Linda
Oh what a fun trip back to my childhood:) I love the memories of the way things used to be... slow and safe! Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteLove that old house. Reminds me of my Granny and Grandpa's place in South Carolina. It has now been razed. Sad but true.
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Later today I'll have a picture up of your/my/our banner.
Blessings,
Diane ~ The Library Lady
What a wonderful place to rear children.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to know the history of that home.
Nancyr
A what a trip back in time. It's like another world. How refreshing!
ReplyDeleteJudy
I love when you visit Hunter's Grove. It really is a very special place. xo
ReplyDeleteI love the roof line on this house and those two chimneys. Charming!
ReplyDeleteHI Mary! Oh, what a wonderful thing to have had this place so so long in your husband's family! It looks wonderful too. Thanks for popping in to see me.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
So glad I stopped by for a visit today. What a wonderful place and even more so that it has been in the family for so long. I think I could spend days on that back porch! Ann
ReplyDeleteWhat a great home and how unusual it has stayed in the same family, sound to me like a much loved homestead!! Happy VTT!
ReplyDeleteWow, Cousin Amy LIVES vintage every day, doesn't she!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this with us.
What a beautiful place to live and to raise kids..Thank you and Amy for sharing this..I have been wanting to try needle felting..Besides getting a sore thumb did you enjoy it Mary?
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this visit to Hunter's Grove, Mary! Such a lovely home, and a wonderful family history....how special that Amy's family now live there.
ReplyDeleteI have never tried needle felting though I do admire the things made with this craft....I'd love to try it one day. Hope your thumb soon got better!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Helen x
How beautiful! What a blessing to have such a relaxing home!
ReplyDeleteI'm hosting my Homemaking Linkup Weekend and would love to have you join, if you'd like!
Have a great day!
Mrs. Sarah Coller