diy idea | Valentine Gift Countdown

Why not make a countdown calendar for your loved one this Valentines Day? That's what Jenn over at Red Berry Barn does for her hubby. Isn't it adorable?

So the idea doesn't quite work for a single gal (ie me) but I can substitue in friends and family just to have the excuse of making one of these boards for myself!

Anyway, head on over to the Red Berry Barn blog where you can find out how to make one of these for your home. So cute!

Newly Added Vintage ...Christmas at the Farmhouse

It's beginning to look a  lot like Christmas around the Classic Farmhouse!!! Many new Christmas, holiday and winter themed items have been added this past week. There's more to come but here's just a sampling of some of the newest...

Thanksgiving Greetings

It seems last Thanksgiving came and went with out much ado. I'll admit it was a rough year for me and my heart was not as thankful as it should have been. Thankfully seasons change as well as attitudes and this year my heart is extremely full! I am truly blessed and thankful for so many things.

I am surrounded by family who love and support me...

I have friends who love me through my weakness and challenge me on toward greater things...

I am running a fruitful business in an economy where jobs are hard to come by...

but mostly I'm full of gratitude for the faithfulness and goodness of God who has seen me through trials and had grace to help in times of need.

So where does this Thanksgiving find you?

Whether it's filled with gratitude or with a heavy heart if you look hard enough you can always, always, always find something to be thankful for!

So take a moment to count your blessings and show gratitude to those around you...

May this Thanksgiving fill your heart to overflowing and find you surrounded with those who love you the most!

Happy Easter from The Classic Farmhouse

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..." 1 Peter 1:3

Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

Did you know that March 26th is National "Make Up Your Own Holiday" Day? Now I highly doubt that your employer has this on your official paid holidays list but I'm up for an excuse to bake cupcakes or even a triple layer chocolate cake like the Farm Chicks made here. Maybe I'll take the day off from typical responsibilities and spend a little time creating some of my Easter themed decor ideas that have been floating around in my head. Then maybe I'll have my parents over for a nice homemade dinner just because I love them and generously share my cake with them so I don't eat it all myself.

So what would you do on your "Make Up Your Own Holiday" day? How about a special dinner for the family, an anonymous gift at a friends door, pay for a strangers coffee, or just a simple do something you've put off doing day? Now don't just think about it, do it...it's a national holiday you know!

Don't believe me? Visit The Hallmark Channel for more holidays I was completely unaware of. Click on the "View Holiday Calendar" to play with their cute interactive day planner full of all kinds of regular and wacky holidays!

Christmas Time is Here!

It's a winer wonderland outside my house and I'm hoping for that White Christmas everyone is currently singing about. The freeway and roads near my house are so quiet and if I try hard enough I can almost imagine what it would be like to live away from the city...well almost. I just love the ground all covered in white though and will enjoy it while it lasts.

Last year I was so good about getting my Christmas decorations up early and even had all my Christmas presents purchased, wrapped and under the tree at least two weeks ahead of time. This year however I've not been quite that organized. I have no plans of company at my house this year so I guess I was a bit lazy. I still enjoy setting out some of my pretty things and decorating the tree just to satisfy the Christmas decorating urge.

There's a large thrift store not far from my house that I stop by often. They always have random vintage Christmas items for sale all year round so I've been collecting vintage bulbs this past 8 months. I had not realized how many I had until I pulled out all the boxes. Much to my suprise I was able to cover my whole tree. The ornaments tend to lose their tops and not wanting to waste them I had the idea to turn them upside down on top of some of my lights. It is a subtle effect but very pretty as you can sort of see in the pics below.



A couple other spaces in my house got added Christmas decor as well but I kept it pretty simple.

My parents's puppies even stopped by to help with the Christmas decorating but as you can see they were not of much use except for being pretty cute! :0)



Well I have a wrapping paper mess to clean up so I best get to it.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!!!