my own.

"Work is love made visible."
- Khalil Gibran

There is something humbling, exciting, and soul filling when you look around and see all you've done with your own two hands. The pride that comes with saying, "I did it."

Let it be house work. 12 loads of laundry, clean, folded, and put away. Let it be climbing a mountain. Step by step. Let it be whatever. You did it and that is awesome.

As I stand in my garden watering the tomatoes, squash, peppers, I look around at all Shawn and I have accomplished and completed with our two hands. I couldn't let that moment go uncaptured...

 The scallons we grew on the chopping board I made...

 the gate to the garden made from rescrapped wood. Keeping the dogs out (somewhat) and the veggies safe (somewhat).

 The herbs rooted in a raised, reclaimed wood box...

Deck furniture and a classic milk jug re-done and appreciated daily

This is our little piece of God given land. Entrusted to us to cherish, and build up. May we always find the work of our hands simply rewarding...and from love.

Have a great week everyone!

Buckeyes!

This past weekend the girls got together for a bachelorette party for one of my best friend's! Driving up to Ohio I immediately thought Buckeyes! The bride-to-be loves them and they will satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. But I couldn't just take them in a box! Blasphemy! They needed to be cute, creative, different, delicious, personal, fun, and travel friendly. Sure, no prob!

So here's where my thoughts (and google) took me...

Fun and playful fabric!

Hay twine. Adds a rustic touch.

And fun bachelorette stickers!

What country girl doesn't rely on Buckeyes as their go-to food of choice?

MMMMM! Enjoy!

Buckeye:
1 stick of butter softened
3 cups powder sugar
1 cup smooth peanut butter
Approximately 1 bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Combine first 3 ingredients until well mixed. Roll into bight size balls and place onto cookie sheet. Then place in freezer to harden. Approximately, 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt chocolate.
Use a toothpick and spoon to dip peanut butter balls into melted chocolate.
Place them back on the cookie sheet and put back into freezer. When chocolate has harden, EAT AND ENJOY!