farm chick favorite

[  coffee & iced lattes  ]

This sign from Uncommon Groove! It was custom made for me 💜 And, it is beyond my expectations... I am absolutely in love with it! Oh my goodness.

 

The 31 x 6 sign has an ivory background with [ cows & iced lattes ] in black. It has a stained frame for a nice accent. The font is so adorable!! It is perfection. I plan on hanging it above my kitchen cabinets after I refurbish them. It will look super cute!! 

a summer sunset

 

A walk as the sun was setting was good for my soul. Stunning. The colors of the summer sunset were incredibly stunning. It was peaceful. The cool colors were so calming and relaxing.

Friday on the Farm

Wild Bergamot is blooming! It is one of my favorite native prairie plants. Love all of the purple flowers 💜

 

I transplanted Wild Bergamot to my new prairie garden two weeks ago. And, I was so excited to see it blooming! The bees and butterflies are too! When snapping photos of the Wild Bergamot, a hummingbird was fluttering to feed. That made me so happy 💜

farm chick favorite

This keychain 💜

Oh, Burlap Bovine 💜 How I adore this keychain 💜 This is the Hay Sweetie Boho Farmhouse Heifer keychain from Burlap Bovine. Absolutely in love with it!

 

The keychain is of mahogany leather that was distressed and painted in ivory for a boho chic look. So. Dang. cute! Malorie at Burlap Bovine just gets me  💜

taco seasoning

May is BEEF month! Enjoy tacos with this delicious seasoning! 

4 tablespoons      chili powder
2 tablespoons      cumin
1 tablespoon      paprika
1 tablespoon      salt
1 teaspoon      garlic salt
1 teaspoon      onion salt
1 teaspoon      oregano
1 teaspoon      red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon      black pepper 

Combine ingredients together. Mix well. Store the taco seasoning in an air tight container. Brown ground beef. Use a tablespoon per pound of beef.

Friday on the Farm

Two fields were prepared for seeding ground for hay. We use a mixture of alfalfa, red clover, and brome with oats. We seed at a rate of 12 pounds of alfalfa, 4 pounds of red clover, 5 pounds of brome, and 2 bushel of oats per acre. The fields were drilled on April 8 and 9. Favorable weather conditions have been perfect for growth.    

boho bag

Inspiration from Texas...

After seeing so many gorgeous bags on my road trips to Texas, they all inspired me to create my own boho style bag. I have always loved the boho style. It must be my wandering free spirit 💜 And, I love having something unique!

 

I found an antique, leather mail bag. And, I just had to buy it... perfect for my boho bag! It is such a gorgeous old bag. I absolutely love antique and vintage 💜

It was so much fun personalizing. To it, I added a beautiful fox tail I bought waiting to find the perfect bag. Eeek! They look great together! Needing a little bling, I attached a lavender beaded necklace I already had. A vintage silk scarf added more color and texture. The ivory and taupe scarf with a polka dot pattern add a soft touch to the leather bag. Then to complete the boho style of my antique bag, I attached an old brass number tag from our cattle farm. It adds something very special to always carry with me. I found a shop on Etsy that made custom canvas straps. So, I can also use my mail bag a crossbody bag.

I think it looks fantastic! I am truly in love how my boho bag turned out. Ugh. It makes my heart smile 💜

 

a sweet birthday treat

Swedish Dream Cookies ♥

it is my birthday! here is a sweet to celebrate with me!

1 1/2 cups      butter
1 1/2 cups      sugar
1 teaspoon      vanilla
1/3 cup      canola oil
2 cups      flour
1 teaspoon      baking powder

Combine the butter, sugar, and vanilla together in a bowl. Beat until light and fluffy. Slowly stir in the canola oil. In another bowl, add the flour and baking powder. Mix thoroughly. Add slowly to the creamy mixture. Mix until dough forms. Roll the dough into one inch balls. Place them on a cookie sheet. Bake at 315 degrees for 20 minutes.