I absolutely love Pumpkin Pie! I recently eliminated dairy and gluten, so I've had to get creative on some of my favorite recipes. Pumpkin pie is one of the things that I miss most. This recipe is so good that the first one that I baked for this blog got eaten so fast that I didn't get a chance to take a pic of the finished product. I took this pic the second that it came out of the oven, before … [Read more...]
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
I am having so much fun decorating the farm for the holidays. It's such a lovely day, super crisp, yet sunny. It's the perfect day to hang wreaths, garlands and bows. I love driving up to the gate and seeing it decorated. The kid in me jumps for joy every single time. I added garlands and wreaths to the gate and fences. I just got these concrete urns and I could hardly … [Read more...]
A Weekend at the Chateau
My hubs and I are celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary this month. Unbelievable, right? How can I be old enough to be married for 35 years? Anyway, we decided to spend some time at a chateau in the mountains to celebrate. This chateau was so beautiful, that I thought that I would share it with you. This is such a stunning entrance. We were so excited to get here. … [Read more...]
I just Love a Gorgeous Autumn Window Box
Window boxes are one of my favorite things on a home. I love changing them out each season. Unfortunately, this autumn has been quite different for me. Not only did Covid make everything different this year, but we had multiple wildfires very near our home in early September in which we had to evacuate for two weeks. As soon as we got home, my mom was put on hospice and passed away shortly … [Read more...]
Farm Makeover, Part Two-Exterior of Home and Outbuildings
The minute that my husband and I drove up to the house, we knew that this was going to be our forever home. As a designer, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it, knowing that it would be amazing in the end. This is the entrance to the farm. The gate and pillars were already there, which was great, it felt old and worn out. I put a German Smear treatment on the stone pillars, it was incredibly … [Read more...]
Gorgeous Thanksgiving Tablescapes
I love nothing more than to have my table full of those that I love most. However, I do love a beautiful holiday table. I thought that I would share some tablescapes that tickled my fancy. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I do. I absolutely love the contrast of the orange and blue. It is stunning! This table was set by Maison Numen. The mix of patterns and the flowers is breathtaking. … [Read more...]
Fall Decor at Peacock Ridge Farm
I love fall! I love warm sunny days and cool nights. I love boots and sweaters, and pumpkin spice chai tea lattes. I love fall leaves and pumpkins. I love just about everything about fall. I wanted to put out my fall decor in August, but someone told me that I had to wait at least September 1st, he definitely doesn't have fall spirit to the same degree as I do. I live on a lovely country … [Read more...]
Our Farm Makeover, Part One
My husband and I have been highschool sweethearts since we were sixteen years old. We loved to go for long drives in the country. We would jump into the old 1940 Packard, the car that he was brought home from the hospital when he was born, and off we went.One of our favorite drives was to drive out along the ridge overlooking the river. The ridge was lined with stately homes behind wrought iron … [Read more...]
Super Yummy Shepards Pie
I know that hearing that a recipe that is gluten-free and dairy-free sounds like it just couldn't taste good-But, it truly is delicious! Ron and I even fought over the leftovers. Shepards Pie Recipe1 lb. Ground Italian Sausage, cooked and drained2 T. Olive oil5 Carrots, sliced 5 Medium Sweet Potatoes1 t. Minced Garlic1/4 c. Minced Onion1T. Coconut Oil1-16 oz can Coconut Milk1T. Arrowroot … [Read more...]
Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry
I recently began to eat a gluten free/dairy free diet. I know that that sounds incredibly restricting, but I've really enjoyed it. Here is a recipe that I made the other day that was delicious. Beings that we are in quarantine, I used the veggies that I had on hand, Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry3 Chicken Breasts, diced3 T. Olive Oil1 T. Minced Garlic1 T. Minced Ginger1 1/2 c. Zucchini, grated or … [Read more...]