Keep Calm and Keep Busy

“Go on with your work as usual,
for work is a blessed solace.” 

~ Louisa May Alcott ~

Little Women

I've had the privilege of being home from the restaurant today.  I've been very busy since about 5:30 a.m.  Laundry has been my biggest task.  I told my daughter that I've been climbing Mount Neverest in the dungeon!  I've also washed dishes, prepared lunch with help from my daughter, run errands for my husband, checked a grammar test, and tried to do all that my family needs me to do.  I've had to neglect so many of my homemaking tasks to help my husband with his business.  I really appreciate the days when I can make home and family my focus.  Thank you God!

Autumn blessings,
Laura 

Happy at Home

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May I suggest?

I'm Calling a Hundred!

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Stressed? In a Rush?

Hello Ladies,

Are you feeling stressed?  In a rush?  I read an article at Living in Faith and Fun this morning that blessed me.  Take a look. 

Have a terrific first day of Autumn!  I'm hoping to begin decorating soon.  I've made a page for some of my Autumn posts at Falling for Autumn.

Blessings,
Laura
Happy at Home

A Little Kringling...

A little Kringling...

That's what I call the time when I go in my room, lock the door, and sew, create, and wrap gifts. Everyone knows not to disturb momma when she's kringling. Why? It's well-known in my family that if you get sneaky and find your gift, momma's going to give it to someone else! So, if they sneak a peak, they're taking their future in their hands!

I'm not started yet, but I'm collecting ideas on Pinterest.

It's time to start thinking.
Blessings,
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage

Emily

She's seventeen.

She's beautiful.

She's mine.

At least for now.

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

Thoughts of Autumn and Fall

AUTUMN THOUGHTS

I love Autumn. It has long been my favorite time of year. We live in Carthage, the Maple Leaf City.

Fall means the Maple Leaf Festival and the biggest parade in the four states.
Fall means Farm Girl Fest.

Fall means pumpkins! A few years ago, my husband and I lived in the country and had a pumpkin patch. I loved everything about it. I loved seeing the baby pumpkins as they formed and grew. I loved harvesting them. I loved selling them and the craft items I'd made. The name Harvest Lane came from our farm, Harvest Lane Farm. I'd been Laura of Harvest Lane on-line for awhile; so, when we moved to town, we called our home Harvest Lane Cottage.

Fall is apple cider with mulling spices, chai tea, homemade from scratch cocoa, smoke from our wood stove, soup simmering on the stove, bread baking in the oven, the smells of pumpkin and cinnamon coming from my oven or my favorite candles.

Fall is snuggling up with a good book while I listen to the rain falling outside, thankful that my children are gathered around me.

Fall means walks with my children, looking for pretty leaves.

Fall means school in the park. We love setting up on a picnic table, enjoying the weather, and then playing when we're done, or during "recess".

Fall means planning for Christmas gifts, sneaking in a little Christmas music while I'm working, and creating for for friends and family.  

Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage

Looking forward to my favorite season.

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May I suggest?
A Plain and Simple Christmas
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Classical Homemaking