observations, ideas and inspiration... from my pennsylvania home, garden, kitchen, and studio

Monday, December 22, 2014

Santa winner.

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry I am very late in announcing the winner of the Santa!  I had an early morning doctors appointment, grocery shopping, and then last minute Christmas shopping.  I was starving and bought all kinds of extra treats at the grocery store!  Don't you hate when you do that?

I had Miss Lydia pull out a name at 5:30 a.m. haha! She was thrilled!!
   
and the winner is......





Mindy from "Raymond Homestead" 
Congratulations Mindy!!!!
I will be in contact with you shortly.
Thank you everyone for all of your lovely comments on my Blog.
I will have another giveaway soon.
 
Also, tomorrow I will be posting a Christmas tour of our little home if you feel like stopping by.

Warm hugs ~ Jenn xxoo

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Christmas Giveaway

 
Greetings Friends!  I hope you are all almost ready for Christmas.  Not me,   I'm still scrambling but having a lot of fun too!

Do you do what I do? ....One for you one for me, ha-ha!  The sales are so good this year!  

I have a little giveaway for you this weekend.  A little table topper Santa.  
 
He is dressed in browns and about 6" tall.   If you'd like a chance to win him just become a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post.  

The contest starts now and ends tomorrow, December 21, 2014 10:00 p.m. (eastern time) 

I'll have my daughter pull a name, and then I will let you know who the winner is Monday morning.  I would like to ship him out on Monday so that it may make it in time for Christmas....I know I'm cutting it a little close but I'm hoping!!! 

Please make sure you have an email address I can contact you at if you don't have a Blog.

 I am so grateful for all of you who have shown an interest in my work. 
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Jenn xo

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Christmas Update coming on Rabbit Hill Primitives Website

Hello Friends!  I am having a little holiday update tomorrow, November 19th at 3pm est. 

Please stop by if you can. www.rabbithillprimitives.com.

Sorry about the weird time but I hardly ever have any free evenings anymore.  I hope you can make!

Stay warm, and have a happy, happy day!
xoxo

Thursday, November 13, 2014

November getaway to Lancaster County, PA

Three times a year my mom and I (and sometimes my sister) take a little trip to Lancaster County.

Every season is a delight!  Spring = Flowers and Mud Sales, Summer = Flowers and Flea Markets, 
Fall = hmmmm yep ~ Flowers and Christmas Sales.
 Here's a little peak at our trip from this past weekend!  
 It's not just shopping we are there for.
 We love driving around looking at all the Amish farmsteads. 
And I was literally driving (very slowly) when I took the above two pictures!
 Everyone farm is beautiful!
"Webster, Edgar, and Horton"

We fell in love with these sweeties at a favorite antiques shop.  
"Tasha"
 Someone just dropped them off one day while the shop owners were away on a trip. Lucky for these barn kitties, the owners are animal lovers and kept the whole litter!
I found a nice homespun remnant here that I am going to use for my Christmas table.  
Isn't it lovely?  There is so much character in old textiles.
Another weakness....transferware.  These are from other shops in the area. 
 







Look at those quail!







 
 The flowers I bought were mostly spring bulbs, and this beauty:
She's called Winterberry 'Scarlet O'Hara'.  If you buy one of these you need a male and female to get the berries.  Aptly named 'Rhett Butler' goes nicely with her but any male Winterberry will do.
We also walk a little.  You've got to work off all that good food somehow.  

One of our favorite towns to walk is Strasburg, PA  
Beautiful houses everywhere!
I love this time with my mom.  We laugh a lot, eat a lot, and shop a lot!  So many good times and memories we make.

Wishing you all a wonderful week.  Hugs from me to you!
Pennsylvania November Skies

 

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Banana Walnut Scones... a simple recipe

Do you ever have too many overripe bananas?  Always!!
We love bananas but no matter how many (...or few) I buy, I always have a few left over.  
 
This morning it was raining, I was in the mood to bake, and I had these.....
Not in the mood to make my usual "go-to" recipe, (banana muffins)
I made these!  They have a lovely sweet biscuit-like texture and are very easy to make.
I used my favorite scone recipe and added banana's and walnuts.
I've posted my recipe below.
Now it is storming and hailing outside, a perfect time for a cup of tea!
Have a lovely day my friends.  xoxo Jenn
Banana Walnut Scones
Ingredients:
  2 cups all-purpose flour
  1 tablespoon baking powder
  1/2 teaspoon salt
  1/4 cup granulated sugar
  5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  3/4 cup half-n-half but heavy cream would be better!
  1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  1 whole ripe banana cut into pieces (about 1/2 cup)
  1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  Plus additional tablespoon of cream, and tablespoon of sugar for sprinkling on top.

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 425F degrees.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Quickly, while still cold, cut in the butter, using a pastry blender, or a fork, until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the  half-n-half (or heavy cream) and vanilla, and mix with a fork until dough just starts to form (about 30 seconds). Gently fold in bananas and walnuts.

Transfer dough and all dry flour bits to a very lightly floured countertop and knead dough just until it comes together into a slightly sticky ball. Pat the dough into a  9" circle, about 3/4" thick. Cut the circle into 8 wedges.

Put scones ungreased baking sheet or baking stone. Brush the tops with a little cream and sprinkle with sugar. 

Bake scones until tops are light brown, 12-15  minutes.  Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.  Serve warm or at room temperature.  Freeze right away if not eating all that day.  Makes 8 scones.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

And the Winner is.....

Lydia is helping me pick the winner.
 Sorry it is so late, she had dance class tonight.
And.....
 the winner of the 'Pumpkin Lady' Halloween Give-away is:
Barbara Young from "Quaint and Plain" 
Congratulations Barbara!!!!
I will be in contact with you shortly.

Thank you everyone for all of your lovely comments on my Blog.
I will have another giveaway in time for Christmas.  This was fun!

Warm hugs ~ Jenn xxoo



 

Monday, October 27, 2014

Pumpkin Doll Give-away

 The only thing better than buying handmade is winning it ~ haha!
This little lady did not make it in the box that I packed for 1824 Walker Farmhouse a few weeks ago.  I just found her yesterday in my work basket under some fabric...poor girl!
 I thought that it must be a sign to have a nice little "Halloween Give-away" as a thank you to all my blog friends.
She is a little pumpkin doll only about 14" tall.  Her face is stitched, and she has a little wool nose.  She is simply dressed in mustard colors.  I love her happy expression!!!  She will be signed by me.
....and approved by Iris
 If you'd like a chance to win this "Halloween Give-Away" just become a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post.  
The contest starts now and ends tomorrow, October 28th, at 2:00 p.m.(eastern time) 
 
I'll have my daughter pull a name, and then I will let you know who the winner is tomorrow evening.  I would like to ship her out on Wednesday.  Please make sure you have an email address I can contact you at if you don't have a Blog! 
 
 I am so grateful for all of you who have shown an interest in my work. 
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Jenn xo

Sunday, October 19, 2014

My month in a nutshell post.

Hi friends!!!

It's me!  Ha!  I've been so bad at keeping up with blog writing lately.  I am going to try and do better, even if it's just a quick post with a picture or two!! I REALLY miss it.

With Lydia's schedule keeping me busy at my second job "taxi driver", this is what we have been up to the last month:

1824 Walker Farmhouse had their Threshing Season Celebration.  It was a perfect day!!  Here are a few pictures from the show.










As of last Wednesday, football season is over, but not cheerleading....look out basketball here we come! (so many games!!!)
Miss. Iris is my buddy and still follows me everywhere.  She was definitely a little present from God.  I needed her as much as she needed me that day she showed up when Hannah was so sick.  Isn't she a pretty kitty?
My friend Jessica and I have completely re-organized and gave my studio a makeover.  She is a tough boss, but I love her anyway haha!  I don't know anyone more organized than her.  She really needs to start a business!  Here's a little peek, I'll post more later.
Last weekend we went on hayride, got lost in a corn maze, and shot little pumpkins from a sling.  The weather was lovely!!
And finally, we've had lots of  birthday parties...my sister-in-law,  my dad, my better half, and a big shout out TODAY for my girl!  Please stop growing up so fast!!
If you're still with me after this long post, thank you!!

I am working on a few more fall things this week, but my mind is on Christmas these days. I will post pictures as I go. Can't wait to make Santas!!

Sending big happy hugs to you all.
Love, Jenn xo

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