Suburban Farmgirl

Are Ya Smitten With the Abbey, M'Lady?

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:39:11 0000

I don’t often watch a lot of television. Not content to sit still too long, I’ve recently joined the ranks of those simply smitten with the drama, Downton Abbey! The show not only has me glued to the television for each entertaining episode, it’s inspired me...

A Beautiful Tribute

Fri, 3 Jan 2014 12:59:07 0000

December 14th, 2014 marked the one-year anniversary of the tragic event that occurred in my hometown. Residents of Newtown will never forget that day, and I have found myself thinking often throughout the entire year of the families who lost loved ones. There have been tributes to Sandy Hook School all over the world, but one of the most beautiful tributes I’ve ever seen was created by a local group of Girl Scout Cadettes.

Farmgirl Christmas Card

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:18:34 0000

Merry Christmas! It’s such a magical day. Here in my neck o’ the woods, Connecticut’s a New England winter wonderland! Celebrate this special season with me...let’s get Farmgirl Festive!

Ol' Fashioned Farmgirl Quilting Bee 101

Fri, 6 Dec 2013 11:48:30 0000

My Farmgirl Sisterhood Chapter and I recently spent an afternoon learning a new skill and making some very beautiful Christmas gifts for friends and family! Grab a cup of tea, your sewing machine, and some girlfriends for an afternoon of creativity and fun!

Chickens!!

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 13:10:17 0000

I knit, sew, and craft; I recycle, grow organic herbs and veggies, and flower garden. I do canning, bake bread and make just about everything from scratch. I crave the outdoors. But there was something missing...something that would make me feel like a real farmgirl... having chickens! Backyard chickens have been my dream forever, having even blogged about “chicken envy”! Now I’m crossing “chickens” off my bucket (pardon the pun) list. As a new “chicken mom” of four adorable chicks, I’m elated. Feed stores in Connecticut don’t sell chicks this time of year. How these chicks came to be is an interesting tale….

Fox Frenzy!

Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:03:37 0000

Every generation has “fads”. I still can't look at a Rubik's cube without an instant migraine. "Beanie Babies" induce feelings of extreme guilt. This year, kids everywhere are trading bracelets created from little rubber bands, similar to rubber bangles I traded with friends when I was a sixth grader, that matched all of my neon eighties outfits {shudder}. Fads can be fun, especially for kids. Right now, my home is also abuzz with another current craze... it’s “Fox Frenzy”!

Heading to a slumber party in fox shirt, with fox stuffed friend

Fall Beekeeping 101

Wed, 23 Oct 2013 08:26:06 0000

I’ve always been curious about beekeeping. It’s a hobby that goes hand-in-hand with living a simpler, organic, environmentally-aware lifestyle. Not knowing where to start, I was thrilled when my family was invited to learn the art of beekeeping from another local family during their fall honey harvest!

Pumpkin Paradise

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 10:06:14 0000

Fall is such a cozy, beautiful season, and it’s this time of year that New England is in all her glory! In late September, everyone starts setting out colorful mums and hanging autumn wreaths tied with jewel-toned bows. Spicy hot apple cider wafts through the air as changing leaves dress the trees in water-color shades of red, yellow, gold and brown. But the star of fall for me is the pumpkin. I love pumpkins! I guess you could say I’m pumpkin-obsessed. Those plump little orbs of orange, yellow and white make me grin like a jack-o-lantern on Halloween! This fall, I’m thrilled to add “Backyard-Pumpkin-Farmer” to my repertoire! Come take a peek at my garden, then let’s head to the kitchen for some tasty autumn goodies!

A Taste of Denmark

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 05:20:28 0000

Last week marked my twenty-first wedding anniversary. I’m a lucky girl having married my handsome, sweet Dane. I’m also blessed for another reason: my in-laws. They’re my “bonus” and I love them to pieces! Last month, we got to spend two weeks together when they came for a visit. We so enjoyed them! Living so far away, we always cherish the time we have together. In honor of my beloved in-laws, Torben and Ulla, join me on a “virtual tour" of Denmark, and enjoy some of our favorite Danish recipes!

For Winter...

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:02:17 0000

Recently, our relatives visited from Denmark. The first week was spent at our house; the second week, we all recharged with a trip to Florida! It was not easy to sync so many schedules - six adults and three kids from two countries! What a fantastic week! Disney World is thrilling, but there was one particular day that has us still beaming. How often do you get to cross something off your “bucket list” ? We couldn’t imagine traveling from Connecticut to Florida, and not visiting someone very special!