“Useful and ornamental needlework, knitting, and netting are capable of being made, not only sources of personal gratification, but of high moral benefit, and the means of developing in surpassing loveliness and grace, some of the highest and noblest feelings of the soul.” ~ The Ladies’ Work Table Book, 1845 The snow is gently […]
“We who live in quiet places have the opportunity to become acquainted with ourselves, to think our own thoughts and live our own lives in a way that is not possible for those keeping up with the crowd.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder In a previous blog post, I had mentioned a portrait of our […]
“Faint music rings in world and dell, The tinkling of a distant bell, Where homestead lights with friendly glow, Glimmer across the drifted snow.” -L.M. Montgomery The first (and second and third!) snow has fallen on Prince Edward Island. It, as always, is absolutely magical and completely welcomed by our family, especially the […]
“Run down and get the cinnamon, will you, Joey?” said Polly; “it’s in the ‘Provision Room.” The “Provision Room” was a little shed that was tacked on to the main house, and reached by a short flight of rickety steps; so called, because as Polly said, “’twas a good place to keep provisions in, even […]
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn’t it? Look at these maple branches. Don’t they give you a thrill—several thrills?” -Anne of Green Gables After a beautiful hot summer, the lovely Autumn is […]
