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A Peek into my Farmhouse Kitchen and Give Away

Good morning to you! Just a friendly reminder I would love to have all 200 plus followers again here with me. Please like me on facebook too. In about a month I will be closing this blog so please make sure you change your URL and bookmarks if you want to continue to follow me. I recently gave the kitchen some spring cleaning, moved some things around and I really like the less cluttered look.  Click here for my most recent post!  If you want to enter my give away there' still time, enter a comment here.

Blessings,
Carey

Mother's Day & Spring Give Away

Hello blogging friends, I hope you had a wonderful mother's day.   We opted to go out Saturday night to avoid the crowds.  Little did I realize people were celebrating prom and graduation.  It was still busy.  My kids gave me a peaceful day (I asked for no fighting)  They made cards, placemats and flowers at school.  I enjoyed my crepe breakfast, which is starting to be a tradition.

Me and my big girl, she is almost as tall as me now.

my boy needs a haircut, he is liking it long

Getting a picture of all of us was quite the challenge!

I have decided to proceed with my blog name change.  Keep in mind that my content will stay the same.  I still like prims to some extent and for more than one reason cannot afford to change my home completely over to a new decorating style.  I just feel like getting back to my roots of country.  I love old things and antiques.  That will probably never change.  I'm not into all white or shabby.  While I love pastels they just don't speak to me the way a good dose of color does.  I find myself really loving the farmhouse look.  I also love the nod to Vintage kitchens especially dishes and tableclothes.  I do like white because it does such a great job of acting as a backdrop to my colorful accents.  I love all my prim friends and I would hate to lose any followers.  I do understand though. You can expect more recipes, antique finds and decorating on my new blog.

Here's my new name and Blog address.  I think the name fits and many of you agreed.

Carey's Farmhouse Kitchen

Here's what you'll be getting, I went with a kithen coffee theme!

1.  Cream Dishtowel/Soap Rack

2.  Coffee Recipe cards

3.  Coffee Mug with Multi-colored stripes

4.  Dish towel

5.  My favorite votive candle from Warm-Glo, Homespun Harvest

6.  Latte Votive candle

My give away rules

1.  Entry for Comment on new blog, please enter at Carey's Farmhouse Kitchen tell me about how your decorating style has changed or evolved over the years
2.  Become a follower on my new blog
3.  Become a fan on facebook
4.  Post about my give away on your blog

You must live in the United States, stateside to enter my give away.  Sorry.  I will close this giveaway next Monday at Midnight est.


I have already moved my posts over to my new blog and will be closing this one after a certain period of time.  Please change your url or bookmark soon. 

Carey

We have a Winner!!!

Congrats to Jana,  #22 another Sugar Pie Sister!

Check out her blog here! Jana's Creations

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Have a blessed day!
Carey

Whoo Hoo...I've Hit 200 Followers!

Hello, This morning as I logged into my dashboard I noticed something really neat.  200 Followers!...I am so flattered that many of you read my little blog, stay with me and decided to follow me.  I know my blogging has slowed down so I'm happy you haven't abandoned all hope in me.  When I started my blog almost 2 years ago now I was in the midst of big changes ahead.  You've been there through looking for my house, many disappointments, my husband's retirement, and our adjustment to our new life. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to share with you a little glimpse into my world.  It was a big step for me.  I'm a very private person.  I've never been outgoing or the life of the party.  If you met me you were probably be very surprised.  I'm extremely quiet especially until I get to know people. 

Due to this wonderful news I have decided it's time for a long overdue give away!  I would like to open this up to any of my followers even new ones.  I would love to see my little number keep growing.  I truly do appreciate all of you and your comments.  I read every comment. 

So here's my rules.  You have to live in the Continental US, sorry overseas followers.  Also, you have to be a follower, you can start following now but I'm gonna check it out.  Then tell me what you enjoy reading about the most on my blog. What's your favorite thing on my blog?  Only one entry per person.   Make sure you leave your email so I can get in touch with the winner.  Then lastly please use this post to enter for the give away and I will select a winner next Tuesday night.


Here's what you'll be getting, because well, I just can't keep it a surprise!

Aww...he's Mr. Snowman, guaranteed to chase those winter blues away!

Blessings!

Carey

The Winner of my Anniversary Give Away is...

# 12 Karen from Barely There Primitive Bear

Email me with your info. please and I'll send out your goodies.

Have a great day ladies, thanks to all who entered.  Welcome new followers! I'll be back with more makeovers, gardening, recipes and decorating soon.

Carey

1 Year Anniversary Give Away!!!

Today I'm announcing my give away.  I have put a lot of thought into the things I chose.  I will explain more on that later.  First off just let me say how flattered I am to have all 136 followers still with me on this wonderful journey.  I can't believe it's been a year that I've been blogging.  We've experienced a lot together.  Job ups and downs with substitute teaching, moving into our house, decorating it, my husband's retirement, birthdays. I feel like I've gotten to know so many people and one day I hope to meet someone via this great blogging world.  If you see me out shopping or thrifting give me a shout out I will be so happy to meet you.

First the rules:

*This is open to my US domestic followers only, sorry international friends.

*You must be a follower but not too worry, if you're not become a follower before Sunday at midnight est. you may enter my give away.

* Leave me a comment and tell me what you like to see more of on my blog or anything that you really enjoy.

* Post about my giveaway on your blog and you can get two entries.  Tell me all about it when you leave your comments.



Deadline is Sunday at midnight eastern standard time.

Here's the goods:

Here's some of the things that you will receive:   Primitive candle holder,  sweet berry candle + spring colors wreath, nest, small Rooster picture, Spinach artichoke mix, flag plant pick

I thought long and hard about what items I wanted to put in this give away, I really wanted it to reflect me and my blog.  I wanted a little spring time in there.  I wanted you to have something yummy to make that won't take up too much time.  I also wanted your house to smell yummy and you know how I love candles.  Then I wanted you to have something fun to wear while working in the kitchen.  When you wear it you can think of me! wink wink!!

This sweet lil' apron I'm wearin'

 

I had to have a little Americana in there.   This will be perfect in a planter by the front door.

A close-up of the nest and rooster picture. 

This little candle and wreath is from Warm Glow candles not too far from my house and a must stop.  Their are little yellow flowers and willow buds mixed in the wreath.  It says Spring to me!

Good luck!  Thanks for following!

Carey

Surprise the Winner is!!!!

At home with Amy

Thanks to all my loyal followers who have stuck with me through my move and computer absence.  I really appreciate it!  I promise to bring you more pictures of my house and new recipes that I've tried.

Amy is going to get this really nice Christmas plaid towel to make her kitchen festive and the new Christmas Gooseberry Patch book.  Bake something yummy Amy and remember me!

I'll be back Monday with some more pictures of my recent purchases for the house to show you.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Amy, email me with your addy and I'll get this out to you.

Carey

A Sneak Peek and Two Recipes to Try!

My version of Pumpkin cupcakes

Notice the candy corn kiss in the center?

Click here for Martha's version

I couldn't resist baking for this face when he missed his party/parade at school and had pains in his leg. I think it worked because it's much better now and all his bloodwork came back good.  Thanks for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers.

I couldn't resist trying these yummy Brownie Pillow Cookies! I got this from freebie in the mail from Southern Living.  I looked for these online but have trouble finding them.  If anyone wants the exact recipe I'll email it to you.  However, it's really easy, take your favorite brownie mix.  I used Hershey's with the Syrup.  Then bake according to the directions.  Let cool completely.  While the brownies are in the oven get started on the cookies.  Take your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough recipe and make it or cheat and use the store bought dough too! LOL! Then chill it for an hour.  When the brownies are done cooling cut them to be about 2 X 2 in size, pretty small.  Put about 1/4 cup of chilled dough on your sheet and put your brownie inside, add more dough to cover the top and try to cover your brownie up.  I added a little bit less and had good results.  I wanted these giant cookies to be done even though your brownie is already cooked.  I baked them for about 18-20 min. at 350 degrees.  Let them cool for a few minutes before attempting to take them off.  Use a cooling rack.  They are ooey gooey and moist on the inside.  They only make about 12 cookies and you should only put 6 on a sheet. 

Happy baking!

Carey

Sneak peak for tomorrow, one lucky winner will get this... and something else.

A Walk Down Memory Lane...

Where do I begin my friends...I guess I should say I'm starting to feel settled into my new home.  Sure I have things here and there that need to be rearranged or set in place.  I have moved things around from all the photos that I did a few weeks ago.  I still have stacks of books in my library.  My DH and I have been working hard.  He was home this weekend and we spent our time rearranging the whole family room.  It took a lot of time and I couldn't decide what was exactly the right thing.  Truth be told I liked the furniture arrangement before.  Alas, I still have my beloved reading nook and the TV armoire isn't the first thing you see when you come in the door so that's a good thing.

the view out my backyard

This little house is the one I grew up in, except imagine it will life inside and out, bushes in the front, hanging baskets and cute little shutters, that little bedroom window on the right was mine.

On a personal note I have been happy having family close by.  I have been able to spend some time shopping with one of my sisters and going to see my dear Aunt Princess.  She has been so great.  She is 89 but calls to ask if I need anything almost everyday.  I love her so much.  Being around the area where I grew up and then coming home so to speak is comforting and strange all at the same time.  I love it here, I forgot how pretty our little town looks with all the row houses and trees in the fall.  At Christmas they all have the candles in the window.  However, I am lonely though without my mom, feels like something is missing.  I can feel her presence here so much more than living other places.  I guess that's due to the familiar places and things we did together.  I went to a local dept. store the other day walking down the isle to look for a dress for my daughter and thought the last time I walked in here I was with her.  That would have probably been 3 years ago.  You know when you move away for 19 years you aren't usually back there for any length of time.  I still don't really know my way around.  My driving experience here is limited to ages 16-18 so not much of anything.  I was the kinda girl who drove to school rarely and went to the mall and movies once in awhile.  LOL! Those were the days.  Things have changed so much since I left it makes it downright difficult to get around.  The kids are settling into a school routine and like their teachers.  I had to laugh when my DD complained about a strict art teacher and come to find out I had him too! Wow, I'm not so young, it's surprising he is still teaching.  I would love to go visit my old 6th grade teacher, she inspired me to become a teacher,  I remember we were her very first class.  I don't know how she did it, she had a very difficult student who was a bit of a class clown.  She is still at my daughters school too. 

Well, if you haven't had a chance scroll back down and leave me a comment about my blog to be entered in my give away.  You have until Friday and then I will pick a winner! Surprise, surprise!!  I have many more pictures and recipes, shopping finds and things to share with you too.

Have a great day! 
Carey

My 100th Post and a Give Away!

Good morning blogging friends! I have so much to tell you that's been going on in my life here I don't know where to begin.  Let's start with the fun stuff! A GIVE AWAY!  In honor of my 100th post I will be having a give away.  It's going to be a secret though, a surprise.  I promise a little bit of that wonderful holiday coming up will be included because I know we are all getting the itch to decorate for Christmas.  I have some new shops I have discovered over the last few weeks that I hope to be sharing with you soon.  I also have some new recipes that I have tried. 

Now onto some concerns, my DS has been experiencing some leg problems a lot of pain in his right quadricep.  We've passed round one of bloodwork and hopefully he will also get an MRI.  He had this last year and it is very concerning.  He isn't in any sports right now so the doctor doesn't believe it's overuse exactly.  Then my father in law had major surgery on his pancreas this past Thursday so please be praying for our family.

Now on to Halloween...

my girl taking out the pumpkin guts!

the cutest Halloween dog ever! our dog BOO!

my son's pumpkin design

my daughter with her pumpkin

the finished result

my girl with her genie/belly dancing costume

my boy the Ninja

all ready to get the lute!

Our sweet Aunt Princess had some Halloween goodies for us.

We made one more stop and Aunt Debbie and Uncle Jay's house.

It was so nice to have Daddy home to celebrate and go to families houses this year.  I know they enjoyed it too.  I hope this is our new tradition.  Meanwhile back to the give away!  I'm leaving this open to only my loyal followers this time.  Please leave me a comment about what you enjoy about my blog and what you'd like to see more of.  I'll give you a few labels and ideas: all about me, antiques, baking or recipes, decorating, make over projects and thrift store finds, primitive shopping, scrapbooking (if I ever get my room done or unpacked) LOL!  Hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween!

See you soon, I have my 'puter back, Yeah!

Carey

Online Goodies and a Give Away!

Farmhouse Country Style Give Away

Good morning, it's a hot muggy day here but as you can see I'm looking forward to Fall. I know cooler weather is just around the corner. I couldn't resist these cute little pumpkins on the cover of Country Sampler. I ordered them from Homespun Productions. It's a great deal going on right now and I got all 4 for 9.99. If you ordered $30 or more than you got a 5 dollars off. I had trouble with the site but I was still able to call them and get the discount. I received all of my stuff in just a few days too. In the clearance section I found these black candle holders and I can see them holding some pumpkins in the Fall.

a set of 4 battery flicker light pumpkins




black grubby candle holders



Also, my good blogging friend Dee at Farmhouse Country Style is having a giveaway over at her blog so check it out and leave a comment. I purchased my pie sign from her and I really like the Harvest one. I have to give kudos to her because I found Aunt Ruthie's site because of the link on her blog.

the pie sign from Farmhouse country style

Have a wonderful day!

Carey

The Winner is....

Good morning thanks to all 14 of you who entered my give away. Your chances were pretty good! I used random.org generator to select my winner.

and the winner is....

Melissa @ http://farmhouseprimitives.blogspot.com/

Yippee, email me with your addy and I'll get this right out to you!

Congrats, Carey

4th of July Give Away + 50th Post!

In honor of my 50th post and our upcoming holiday I would like to have a give away. I can't believe I have posted that many times but I have enjoyed this journey. Meeting new people through the blog has made me feel so blessed.

Here's what you get: one small sign or ornie that says July 1776 (Primitives by Kathy), a red white and blue checked homespun towel, a small aged flag, and an old insulator.

The rules are gonna be very easy.

1. Leave me a comment letting me know that you're interested in winning!

2. You must be a follower of my blog. Sorry newbies. As of this morning I have 49 of you!

3. I need some way to contact you so leave an email or contact info.

Ladies this give away is gonna close quick so I can get these in the mail to you by Tuesday so leave me a comment by midnight tonight and I'll select a winner.

Have a great Monday!

Carey

Winner!!!

And the winner of the give away is.... drumroll please!!!!!

cynthialeedesigns

I had a little helper to randomly draw a name for me. Thanks to all of you for entering and I'm so happy you're following me through this blogging journey! I feel blessed to get to know each and every one of you. I'll have more give away in the future too.

Have a great weekend,

Carey

Also, Cynthia please send me an email so I can mail out your goodies!

Give Away!

So here is the little giveaway I promised to do! All you need to do is tell me a little bit about yourself in the comments section. Some ideas for this include, how long have you decorated in the current style? How many children or grandchildren you have? What do you do for a living etc. Just a little bit about yourself. I will select someone at random and announce the winner on Saturday night. You don't need to be a follower of my blog but I would love it if you became one. Good luck!

Here is what you get: My favorite scent from scentsible scents primitive gatherings, a little doll that can hang of sit on a shelf, and a little checked homespun linen.

Please leave me your email addy so I can let you know unless you already have a link to your blog or profile. I will choose someone Saturday night! Best of luck!

Have a great day,

Carey