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Aspiring Homemaker
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Greetings! My name is Mia and I'm an aspiring homemaker! My desire is to use this blog as an outlet to share what I'm learning along the way to biblical womanhood--documenting thoughts, interests, and photos of everyday life!
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Spring events.

The Spring air is now saturated with the fragrance of honeysuckle and wisteria.~ Inspired, I quickly get a small basket and make my way across the pathway, toward the vines that creep up the old...

08 apr 12

Next week.

This month has flown by! I try not to do short posts, but this one is because I wont be able to update until next week...Please continue to stop by-- I look forward to updating with lots of photos fr...

25 mar 12

~:February update:~

Mother and child, circa 1890sIn the above photo, notice the childs handmade attire. It reminds me of my sisters recent project...~Shes been crocheting baby clothes for a dear friends newborn, and jus...

15 feb 12

Keeping busy at home

The past few weeks have passed by quietly indeed. Similar to last year, weve continued to keep things simple and homespun. We recently traveled up to Ohio a couple weeks ago, and had a memorable time...

21 jan 12

Inspired.

Im so grateful for our cottage; tucked away in the country. A small piece of the world where all we have is all that we need. I believe that a home is a lovely reflection of what inspires you.~A life...

02 dec 11

To my Readers...

Congrats to Ms. Lydia! Ive contacted you with details :)There were 132 entries in the Giveaway, and the online random generator landed on #107! Many thanks to all who joined in, I wish I could send e...

16 nov 11

A Portrait of country living {& A Giveaway}

The last few weeks have been full with projects, keeping us outside while the weather is pleasant. I appreciate that Autumn is not the end of the gardening year, but rather the start of next years gr...

02 nov 11

Celebrating simplicity.

In the cottage garden, the abundance of flowers are in full bloom.~Its amazing that in only a few months, the bushes and flowers have really filled out and grown--adding fullness along the pathway. T...

20 oct 11

A Patchwork of Days

~Taking time to mend a favourite dress~How delightful to wake up to cooler mornings...indeed even the sun has begun to set sooner, all signs of a new season that I welcome wholeheartedly!~ Throughout...

28 sep 11

Cottage Industry:Thoughts on working from home

When young women are interested in staying at home until marriage, the question often comes up: "Whats there to do all day if I dont go out to work?" Everyones situation is different...But if...

23 aug 11

The Beauty of the Summer months

{A homemaker preserving fruit, 1943}I always look forward to the summer months.The plants that were so fiercely protected during the biting winds of March are now flourishing with harvest! One of my ...

23 jul 11

June inspirations and meal ideas...

The days here have been sweltering hot and dry, but I must say, the veggies growing on the vine have made it all worth it :) Theres nothing quite like your first crop of tomatoes and cucumbers!~ A ne...

14 jun 11

The Quiet days of May

Although the days here have been pleasant, the strong winds of late are the result of the nearby tempest that has swept through the southern states & has affected many. Thank you for your thought...

14 may 11

Springtime update

Theres something beautiful about coming to the countryside. It used to be a well known cure for ailments. The clear fresh air. relaxing sounds of nature. Worries and stress are replaced with letter w...

23 apr 11

The Blessings of Everyday...

View of the side porch and cottage garden~*~These beautiful pre-spring days have flown by, and now the month is nearly over! Where has the time gone...please forgive my tardiness. I need to slow down...

21 mar 11

Tis the simple things in life...

Kneading dough for Buttermilk Dinner rolls~"And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts..."Genesis 18:5~Throughout this winter, weve really been enjoying our home canned-go...

15 feb 11

Back Home

{A short update}For the past 3 weeks, Ive stayed with a dear family (from our church) to help out, as the Mother just had a newborn! So having the opportunity to run a home, take care of their 4 litt...

06 feb 11

In Celebration of a New Year

"...let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD." Psalm 105:3 ~This is the first week of the New Year, and its gone by so fast already ;)As I think back to last January, its amazing how ...

07 jan 11

Winters Eve

My sister bringing in pine, nandena leaves & berries~For the past few years, the way we celebrate this holiday season has really become more homespun, centered around simplicity, and giving honor...

23 dec 10

A reflective week.

On the bookshelf...The chilly weather has inspired a marathon of warm sweaters, soups, tea & books. Quiet activities fill our days...the record player is always in use--the vintage melodies brigh...

12 dec 10

Living a quiet Life

"That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving,and tell of all thy wondrous works." Psalm 26:7~ My brother baking his first Apple pie for Thanksgiving...~Never Fail Flaky Pie Crust*3 cups...

01 dec 10

November Moments

The month has seemed to fly by!Everything has been going well, I apologize for the lack of updating, it really has been too long!!~ The acoustics of the season keep me outside, enjoying the crisp Aut...

25 nov 10

Life in a rural village

I just returned home from spending most of the week in a working class 1860s town...We stayed in the original homes, were given local/seasonal food rations to prepare, and were to remain in character...

25 oct 10

Gentle Living

"I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air." - N. Hawthorne~Roses against the fence......

18 oct 10

Old Fashioned Picnic

Setting out the pens & ink for guests to sign, the cool breeze & clear skies let us know it would be beautiful weather for an Autumn picnic.~ As we brought out our baskets and began to set th...

04 oct 10

A visit to the city...

Small town shops...Last week we drove up to Washington DC to attend a wedding reception and visit relatives.~We went through Historic towns on the way...~In one of the antique shops, upstairs was pac...

27 sep 10

A quiet week.

I love how misty our road looks in the morning. My sister and I got up early to work in the garden before the sun came out, and enjoyed the cooler weather.~My Dad started a fall garden; uprooting our...

13 sep 10

September

The cool breeze seems to whisper that Autumn is just around the corner."Cottage schooling" has begun, and homemaking continues :)~My sister in the kitchen Kneading bread dough~Breadsticks are...

05 sep 10

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