Monday, September 1, 2008

Our September 1st Offerings

Olde Raggs USA

Primitive Stitchin'
The Eclectic Co

Pineberry Lane


Raven Hare's Cabin


Whendish Bears


Primitive Bettys








Happy Labor Day From All Of Us

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Look For Our Ad

in the Holiday edition of Early American Life magazine, on newstands mid September.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Another School Year

Can you believe summer vacation is over, or almost over for some? Ours has ended and we are back at school. We started this past Wednesday and it was difficult to get back into the flow after summer break!

This is the third year our family has home schooled. Both of my sons have Autism and after trying various schools, (and fighting for services!), home school was an alternative to traditional public school that was a great fit for our family. Although I have my degree in education and have taught in the public schools, it is still very different when you teach your OWN kids!
But, with the help of our online school, we have had success each year.
Our school provides the curriculum and I provide the instruction. Which is nice for me...I don't have to hunt down curriculum, it is all there for us....books and all!

Here is a link to our school if you'd like to take a peek. It is not ALL online, just logging in attendance each day and some subjects, like Science have online worksheets.
And, we meet once a week at the "brick and mortar" school where the boys have face to face time with a teacher who helps with lessons they may be having difficulty finishing.

So, here is to another year of learning and fun! (and a little bit of exhaustion for Mom!)



Suzanne~ Pear Tree Primitives/Painter of the Past

Friday, August 15, 2008

New Offerings for the 15th

come visit
Here is just a peek of what we have to
Bushel & Peck Herb Bags


High Button Shoe drieds

Witch from Down the Rabbit Hole


Awesome Prim dolls, from Ghost Island


Make do's from Hallowed Hill Primitives

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Our Day Trip


My family took a day trip to
Cades Cove
a few days ago. Now I did mind that it took 3 hours to make a normal 1 hour trip. But I should have expected it...being the 4th of July weekend. Once I get in the mountains heading to the "loop", I remember why I loved this place so much growing up.





Aunt Becky lived on the land



As a child I was always drawn to the history here...the lifestyle. As I think about our economy today, and all the madness around me, I wonder...is it possible to return to this way of life. Living simply...farming...growing our own food, and making our own clothing. A true sense of the word "make-do". Ah, yes, I can dream.



All the buildings and structures are open, so you can see inside each of them. There are also many hiking trails, one being Abram's Falls, which I remember taking as a child...it seemed as though we would never get there. We anticipated dipping in the water as it was always so hot, then once in the water...well, it's always cold! We could never remember that. I never grew out of wanting to be with my family...still if my Daddy called and wanted to take a ride, I'd gladly say yes.


I hope you've enjoyed your visit with me.
If you are ever in the area, give me a hollar, and we'll travel to the loop with a picnic lunch and spend the day. Still all these years later, it's serene...peace...quit... I can almost hear the fields calling. While your here, come visit my new blog Gathering Hope

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Happy 4th