Monthly Archives: September 2009
Great-great discovery: history and handiwork
The phone call went something like this: “I’m cleaning out my attic and I have a big box of dress-up clothes the kids used to play in. If you want it, come and get it. Otherwise I’ll throw this … Continue reading
Posted in Finds
Tagged 1800s, ancestors, antique lace, antiques, attire, costume, embroidery, Farmgirl Finds, great-greandmothers, handiwork, hoop skirt, ladies hats, mourning dress, parasol, period dress, primitives, satin, sewing, stays, stitches, velvet
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What I love about fall …
… is family first, of course. Followed by time spent at Manfull Orchards Farm Market. My kids (and my siblings’ kids) are the seventh generation to enjoy our family’s fruit and vegetable operation … and the free pumpkins! … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Tagged Augusta Ohio, autumn, brothers, cousins, cucurbits, fall, Family, farmgirl, Farmgirl Finds, gourds, Indian corn, leaves, Manfull Orchards, Manfull's Market, memories, mums, pumpkins, rake, siblings
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Bandit of the night
This is just a quick little weekend post about a wonderful lady I’ve met in the blogosphere: Jayme, the Coop Keeper. Not only does she post fabulous recipes, decorating ideas and general blog fodder, but she also has a cute little chicken … Continue reading
Posted in Follies
Tagged bandit, chicken coop, chickens, CoopKeeper, farmgirl, Farmgirl Follies, hen, Indiana, raccoons
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