We are starting something new here at From Blacktop to Dirt Road! Because I love nothing more than bringing life into my home with something old and worn, we are starting Treasure Tuesdays. It’s a chance for us to do three things with the pieces we love most in our homes. 1. Remember: Every antique piece has a story. Where… View Post
I absolutely love my hardwood floors. They are quite possibly my favorite part of our house. They are a beautiful dark, dull maple, thick with hand scraped texture. They give our home a rustic feel, yet are strong and sturdy. And it might sound odd, but I smile whenever I scrub them. It takes me a while to clean them by hand,… View Post
Nothing says “summertime” like a good old fashioned pie. I wish that you and I could just sit out on my front porch and share a couple of pieces of yummy goodness together and talk about life. Baking pies used to be a scary thing for me, especially when I first got married. Making the crust just right, having the filling form,… View Post
My oldest, Nora, is 2 (2 1/2 if you ask her!) and we are at that stage of never ending, repetitive correction. “Please come here,” “Please don’t sit on your sister,” “Sit on your bum down in your chair,” “Don’t scream so loud, your sister is sleeping,” “Don’t take that toy away from her.” Moms, we have all been there, right?… View Post
Good morning friends! The sun is trying to peak up over the clouds here at the farm and there is already so much on my to-do list today! Some mornings it’s so easy to get out of bed, get the day started and not even think twice about sitting down for a few minutes and asking the Lord to go before my day… View Post