In a world that talks too much, writing is a way to capture thoughts and shine a light on the enterprise of life - at home, in the kitchen, out in the garden and almost always through a camera lens. Sunday, April 8, 2018. The dressers in our master bedroom posed somewhat of a dilemma. They were old but not antique . the wood finish was in good shape, except for the tops. and nobody ever saw them but us! We love the new lighter, cleaner look - no more ugly dents or scratches.

Homesteading In The Pacific Northwest. Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Logwood and Brazilwood with alum mordant. Saturday, September 6, 2014. Wednesday, July 30, 2014. I bought a coop from Urban Chickens.

Gardening, Cooking and Healthy Living All packed into one little blog. Sign up for the Stoney Acres Newsletter. Stoney Acres 2015 Planting List. Grow Your Own Salads! Do it Yourself Projects. Year Round Gardening Video Course. Transplanting Raspberries to expand your Raspberry Patch. Also the wetter and coo.

Friday, May 23, 2014. Mornings in the peach orchard. That means we need to be up with or before the birds! We grab our boxes, baskets, buckets, clippers and ladders. One of us is up in the tree filling a basket and the other is on the ground ready to empty the basket into a larger container. From the top looking down. We fill bags, all day long! And then, ou.

Waxing and Waning - The Cousin Connection. Saturday, February 15, 2014. 1934 - A Golden Wedding Celebration. Three Generations of the Upton Family. Nellie and James came clear out to Oregon from Pennsylvania to have a look-see at their newest grandchild! The couple married in October of 1884. James Monroe Upton and Nellie Carter Upton - 1934.