Tag Archives: home

Wandering Crocus

Posted on March 18, 2023 by hernibs

I don’t know how it got in the middle of the lawn on the path to the car but this little crocus is rooted there, expecting to stay. I put a stick beside it so it won’t get stepped on. … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply, Spring | Tagged crocus, home, lawn, mauve, rooted | 2 Comments

Waking Up At Home

Posted on November 11, 2022 by hernibs

I’m going through my albums again, printing out labels and stories, pasting in pictures and snippets. Maybe I’ll find one more piece, one more story or memory and all will make sense. At least, now it’s all here, on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply | Tagged awake, here, home, story | 6 Comments

Home

Posted on September 4, 2022 by hernibs

A houseis wallsarounda Home. ©Sharron R. McMillan

Posted in Living Simply | Tagged bedroom, cozy, home, house, walls | 1 Comment

Cul-de-sac

Posted on August 18, 2022 by hernibs

A circle of homeswith driveways like spokesleading up to them.Strangers chose homes here,hoping to become neighbours, friends.Many nationalities, languages, religionsencircled with hopes, dreamsand similar incomes.Some starting out,some newly retiredall dreamingof happinessand communityin thecul-de-sac🏠

Posted in Living Simply | Tagged cul-de-sac, dreams, family, friends, home, strangers | 1 Comment

All I Need and More

Posted on May 12, 2022 by hernibs

How can I be lonely –there’s the woodscrowding aroundlistening to my sighs. Why should I feel empty-there are the birdsfilling the woodswith song. When will I be home –there’s another corneran un-trodden pathbeckoning my feet. Where could I be happier … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply | Tagged content, happy, home, Life, need, Peace, satisfied | 4 Comments

Are We Home Yet

Posted on January 20, 2022 by hernibs

If you can hearrain on the roof,birds in the trees,slam of the screen door,creaks in the wood floor – If you can smellcedar wood,compost bucket,witch hazel blossoms,cookies and tea – If you can seeflickering flames,cozy chair,smiles on faces,time to spare … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply | Tagged cookies, cozy, deer, happy, home, love, smiles, tea, windows | 1 Comment

Wise Old Owl In the Cherry Tree

Posted on April 22, 2021 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply | Tagged home, owl, spring, tree, yard | 3 Comments

A Natural Rock Garden

Posted on March 23, 2021 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged bc, Beauty, forest, garden, green, happy place, home, inspiration, Life, nature, Peace, photograph, seeing, woods | 3 Comments

Tell It

Posted on March 2, 2021 by hernibs

We have enough people who tell it like it is – now we could use a few who tell it like it can be. ~ Robert Orben

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged art, bc, Beauty, freedom, happy place, heart, home, hope, inspiration, Life, light, photograph, Quote, remember, Robert Oben, seeing, thoughts, words | 2 Comments

Love Notes

Posted on February 19, 2021 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged art, happy place, home, inspiration, Life, love, notes, photograph, share, thoughts | 1 Comment

Mocha Helping With The Puzzle

Posted on February 18, 2021 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged art, cat, happy place, helping, home, inspiration, Life, Mocha, nature, photograph, puzzle, seeing | 1 Comment

Lap Quilt Nearing Completion

Posted on February 16, 2021 by hernibs

I love the choice of a solid colour between the quilt squares. A few more little touches and it’s finished.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged art, Beauty, craft, happy place, home, inspiration, lap quilt, Life, photograph, quilting, sewing, share | 3 Comments

Lap Quilt in Progress

Posted on February 9, 2021 by hernibs

Eldest daughter is working on this Dresden Plate lap quilt for her grandma’s 100th birthday in May. Still trying to choose the colours between the squares. It’s going to look beautiful when it’s finished and mom will love it.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged art, Beauty, crafts, Dresden plate pattern, happy place, heart, home, inspiration, Life, love, photograph, quilt, sewing, share | 5 Comments

Living In The Past For Now

Posted on February 7, 2021 by hernibs

Staying home and being safe has been the perfect chance to work non-stop on my family binders project and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing. From printing family trees to pasting in historical pictures, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying this process … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged art, happy place, home, inspiration, Life, memories, Peace, photograph, remember, share, survival, thoughts | 2 Comments

Positive Results

Posted on February 4, 2021 by hernibs

Positive thoughts precede positive results. ~Matshona Dhliwayo

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged art, bc, Beauty, ducks, forest, garden, home, inspiration, Life, Matshona Dhilwayo, nature, photograph, positive, Quote, remember, results, thoughts | 2 Comments