I will be back on. Just taking some time to refuel myself and family before 2008 begins. Have some projects I hope to share, but they will have to wait till after the New year.Be back on soon,~Tam...
Friday, December 28, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Recycled skirt into 2 piece dog bed- "mini " tutorial
After bringing Grizzle home, I knew she would need her own bed. From experience I knew we would need something durable, inexpensive, pleasing to the human eye, Washable, & comfortable enough to keep a growing black lab mix happy for at least 1 year. This is what I used and how i did it. A mini style tutorial.First look through the closet or the local thrift store for one of those floor length A-line skirts. Be sure it has a zipper on one side...
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Hooker Furniture Acquires Assets Of Opus Designs Furniture
Hooker Furniture Corp. (HOFT) announced it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Opus Designs Furniture, LLC.Effective today, Hooker Furniture's professional sales organization will be representing the Opus product line, and all service and operational support for the line will come from Hooker Furniture Corporation. The product will be sold under the Opus Designs brand.The $5.1 million cash transaction is subject to a net working capital adjustment.James Millner, who has overseen design and product development of the Opus product, will...
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Handmade holiday ideas & look what the snow blew in...
So what has kept me away for so long? Well these are just a few:Links for all the creativity sources are below- but here is the big explanation of what they are and who for~A cloth covered binder for my oldest "neice"- which will have inside a B&W copy of Panda's new guitar teaching books- they can learn together and have a "practice jam" each week when they get to visit. Panda and her cousin are both getting child sized guitars for the holiday-...
Friday, December 7, 2007
The weather outside is frightful...
But the fire is so delightful...And since we've no place to go........ Let It Snow let it snow let it snow....Time for hot cocoa and oven S'mores.....picture above is located at this flickr link. So very sweet!The Snow is finally here! Time to borrow the sleds from our chickens and ducks (see post about animal drinking water) to slide down the big hill! It will be gone by Sunday, so one last run tomorrow and they can have their the sleds back.Snowy...
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Winter fire's sweet smell
The wood burner is here! As I type this, I can smell the wonderful scent of wood burning just below the space I am sitting. Images of childhood fireplaces filled my mind before I realized they had lit the fire. Our dear friend "farm guy" (the son of our farmer friend and best bud to the Captain since 3rd grade) has very generously lent one to us. It came with his home when he bought it at auction years ago. Never used it, so it sat. And sat. Rusted...
Monday, November 26, 2007
Plans in making this place a homestead...
Plans are in the works for our property and it's Homestead makeover. Since we have determined this will be home for the next couple of years, I will no longer hold out on my heart's desire. If I had known 5 years ago we would still be here, I would have fruit tree's producing by now. So no more waiting. May the work begin!I have checked out Mary Jane's life book, cook book, idea book once again. I have it on my wish list of books i would like to...
Friday, November 23, 2007
Sale Offer For the Holidays on In Stock Furniture!
Wholesale Furniture Brokers now have the Cicero dining table set from Rizzon Furniture, the platform cappuccino Retro Bedroom, Zurich Bedroom, Wilshire Bedroom, and Domain Bedroom sets from Lifestyle Solutions, and the Worth platform bed by Modloft In Stock!For a limited time, customers shopping at GoWFB can save up to an additional $200 and ensure delivery in time for Christmas on our In Stock dining room and platform bedroom sets. We recommend...
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Easy homemade Graham cracker recipe & turkey brine
I experimented with a graham cracker recipe out of Mary Jane Butter's book with success. I substituted 3 items in it for what I had on hand which made it even better in our opinion. I used Whole wheat Graham flour from Hodgson mills instead of plain wheat,Vanilla in place of coconut extract and plain cow milk for the coconut milk. Next batch I will need to add cinnamon to the mix . You could tell it was missing. But this by far tastes better then...
Saturday, November 17, 2007
surgery canceled, sewing a storm, & what are these?!
As many of you have read, my hand surgery was scheduled for this last Monday. At the last minute I had to cancel due to people we were relying on to pick up the children from school for a few days, had other plans and did not bother to tell us. Actually, they mentioned it to the children who told me 2 days before the surgery. They knew a month in advance of the surgery and since they normally have the older 2 on one of the days, I had no reason to...
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Curbside find, free trees, plus the Dad & daughter dance
The hardwood floors in our living room need attention soon. A sanding and refinish need to be done, but their are lots of other things before it. The floor is also very cold and uncomfortable for the children to play on. I have priced rugs large enough to cover the space for the winter and protect the floor while it awaits a new preserving finish. What I liked was way out of the price range and the ones that were close to affordable were, well, ugly....
Friday, November 9, 2007
SM Divani 100% Leather Sofa Bed Sleepers
Wholesale Furniture Brokers is currently in talks with SM Divani regarding their unique styles of 100% leather sofas and sofa beds.Would manufacturer images like these aid you in your search for furniture online? Few furniture listings have interior images and construction details. Please see the images below of their "Chester" model, covered here in 100% white leath...
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Aruba Sofa Bed - Price Reduced!
Price change in effect immediately on one of our most popular sofa bed convertibles at Wholesale Furniture Brokers!We have just reduced the price on Lifestyle Solutions Aruba Sofa Beds to $449! These popular sofa bed convertibles are available in the following color options:- Black Aruba Sofa Bed- Khaki / Brown Aruba Sofa BedShipping to your home anywhere in the U.S. is just $100, you own this sofa bed for just $599! Ship 2 or more for just $150! We ship directly from the manufacturer so you know your set is brand new. Visit our site today to view...
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Winding down the 'stead...
I am still pondering the name deal and appreciate the suggestions I have received. They have really had my brain pondering what is best. I am hoping to have enough items accomplished to do a craft show in late November/early December. On the 12th is my hand surgery so I have to do the bumble bee and get what I can done now. At least the ducks will be processed and I have less animals to care for during the winter. I am so excited to have Muscovy...
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Hitting a wall
Playing around with my esty store name "Buy the farm" has brought me to a halt on the net. That name is actually copyrighted by the farmers almanac. OOPS! So now I am brainstorming on what I should do. Good thing I have not run off cards with that name. So now I am wondering if i should go with "The Unusual Farmchick" as my name for craft shows/selling. I worry it may infringe on "The Farm Chicks". There are some similarity in items such as Aprons...
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Favorite holiday of the year & soft cut out cookies
A quick unedited post~ I have been consumed with getting the 3 children's Halloween costumes ready. Between the end of the week school parties and Trick or Treating in their grandparents neighborhood, I believe Candy is overtaking my house. Not that they have free range of it- I put it in a basket and hide it above the fridge beyond where their hands can reach even with the highest chair. After a week it all "mysteriously" disappears. That...
Monday, October 22, 2007
Furniture News: Furniture.com has acquired FurnitureFind.com
On Oct. 9th, 2007, Furniture.com announced that it has acquired FurnitureFind.com without disclosing terms of the deal. According to the PR, the existing customers of FurnitureFind will have their orders fulfilled. If you look on the FurnitureFind website, many of the products are showing as ‘out of stock’ so the companies are quickly switching to Furniture.com’s model of fulfilling orders through local retailers. The press release is published on FurnitureFind.com but nothing of it is mentioned at Furniture.com, not even on their press page.Does...
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Future projects- do i dare?
I have been searching through the book shelves at our local libraries and devouring as many project books I can. My search has led me to many brainstorms and the urge to try new things. (A much needed boost to the seasonal blues creeping in as the leaves turn color, falling to the ground, the wind blows colder and the nights get longer... )In these books, I have found a a few projects such as limb/branch chairs, a wood farm house style (easy...
Friday, October 19, 2007
I have not forgot you...
Just have too much water in the pan.....I have been very busy and sidetracked with the happenings of our life. I have been up and down, in and out in so many ways, it is confusing.I am almost done with the bathroom's last stage of remodeling. Other rooms have seen their share of revamping, but mostly just moved appliances and furniture. I have been stumped on what to use for a curtain on the bathroom window and it finally came to me. A ROMAN SHADE!I...
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Price Reduced on "Signature" Bedroom by Somerton
Wholesale Furniture Brokers has just reduced the price of the Signature Bedroom by Somerton Furniture by $179Now just $1729 for the 4 Piece Set!This is lower than Costco's online price for the same pieces (they call it the "Pearce...
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Gately's Bankrupt?
Has anyone else heard about this? Gately’s bankruptcy, which operates a number of eCommerce sites is rumoured to have filed Chapter 11. Does anyone have any hard evidence on th...
Table Pad Covers Now on a Deadline!
Throughout the year, our popular dining room table pad and pool table pad cover ship to your door within a 2-4 weeks time frame. However, with the approaching holiday season, these popular items are going to be in such high demand that the manufacturer enforces strict deadlines (below) or suggests you expect hefty delays on your order. Therefore, effective immediately:Order your Dining Room Table Pad by Thursday, October 25th to ensure delivery before...
Monday, October 15, 2007
"Bombay Furniture" closes in the U.S.
Bombay Furniture will close their stores in the U.S. following the 2007 holiday season. The joint venture of Gordon Bros. Retail Partners and Hilco Merchant Resources have won their bid for remaining U.S. inventory. They have put in an offer, that must be approved by an Ontario court, to keep remaining Canadian locations op...
Lake Erie road trip!
A long week with a long 4 day weekend that screamed for a road trip. Sunday was the big day for one. We met my In Laws for breakfast then all of us drove up to a local metro park for a nice 2 mile walk. Then we were off to the Bay Village area up by Cleveland/Rocky River. I use to take Panda and Lil man up to the Lake Erie nature and science center followed by a jaunt on the beach searching for sea glass. This day was an introduction for Frog to...
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Strong Canadian Dollar Means Price Drop For GoWFB.ca
Wholesale Furniture Brokers has announced a price decrease on their Canadian website (www.GoWFB.ca) in response to the appreciation of the Loonie. Select manufacturers based in the U.S.'s online listed price is lowered 5-10% for Canadian shoppers. These include listings from Lifestyle Solutions, Fairmont Designs and Modus Furniture. Here are a few notable listings of Modus Furniture that have recently been reduced:4pc Nevis Low Profile Panel Bedroom...
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Roxbury Sofa Bed Limited Time Offer
Wholesale Furniture Brokers has discounted the beautiful Roxbury Sofa Bed by an additional $50 to just $499 for a limited time! Free shipping is even available to customers along the West Coast.This offer is only good while current supplies last, so hur...
Monday, October 8, 2007
The garden's last offering..
Tractor boy has been itching to try out his new cultivator. So I gleaned the garden of any last bounty and uprooted my permanent plantings before turning it over to him. I was surprised by what was hidden amongst the neglected foliage and unturned soil. Potatoes, onions, a basket filled with green tomatoes weighing as much as Frog. (about 30 pounds).The pumpkins were harvested a few weeks back and placed to rest on the table, awaiting their turn...
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Chia and her massages- a silent video
When Chia first entered our lives, she was not too keen on being touched. I could barely get past her neck- if I was lucky. It took just a few short weeks of daily massage, slowly working further and further till her entire length was tolerated. She still does not like her back legs touched, but I'm not complaining. She has come a long way. All animals benefit from massage as long as it is not too rough and done properly. Have an animal that is a bit stand offish? That is how Chia began. Now she rubs up on me. Animal massage should be used...
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Not so perfect 7 acre homestead
I was afraid this would happen. A great place for someone else, but not for our family. As we walked in the door, we were hit with the immense smell of cat. The kitchen was a 3 feet length of counter with a sink, a stove, and a fridge. Barely room to turn around with more then one person in it. The bathroom was a tub- no shower- a commode 6 inches from its edge and a sink just far enough away arms length. I could go on and on about the disappointment...
