STRANGE THINGS ARE HAPPENING
Some strange things are happening at Silo Hill Farm.....
Let's start with the above picture. Remember my Succulent Planter that I made?
You know....the one with the cute/creepy little plant called Baby Toes?
Well, succulents don't normally grow very fast, but it seemed to be "still alive" every time I looked at it, which made me happy. Then one day, this appeared...
Just a little bud. So I watched it and this is what happened.....
Exotic, isn't it? You can see that it has 3 more little buds on it so I'll get to watch this happen again.
Other strange things are happening here at the farm as well. For instance, after years of living here and loving it, we have made a decision to sell our farm. Yep, that's a big one. During our 23 years of marriage, we have always lived in the country or the mountains. This time we are stepping out of our comfort zone a little and we're going to buy a house in town. A little more house and a lot less land is in our future. Should be interesting.
Along with that decision, I have also given up my job. One more week and I'm done. I have a lot on my plate getting this house and farm ready to sell, but I suppose I'll have a little more time for creativity as well. I'll also have time for a little more blogging, who knows? I do have several things to share, like, I met 2 more awesome bloggers this summer AND I did learn some furniture painting which I have yet to show you AND, I'm still working on my black and white bedroom makeover.
Another thing I know that I'll have time for is a little more reading....something I have missed in all of my busyness. I'm starting out with this....
I read "The Great Gatsby" in Jr. High English class. I have zero recollection of it (hello...it was Jr. High....boys and fashion were the center of my world) so wanted to read it again before I saw the movie. When Jessica at The Thriftiness Miss asked me, along with Mel from Mellywood's Mansion and Shatzi at Love and Laundry to join in a read and then watch challenge, I jumped right in! Care to join us? It's not too late (I'm picking up my book tomorrow) and you can read about it and sign up at The Thriftiness Miss: The Great Gatsby Challenge. These are some great girls, a great book, supposedly an awesome movie. I'm looking forward to reading, watching and discussing it and I'm hoping some of you will join in!
I don't know where to start here, so I'll just dive in! First, good for you guys for making the big decision! Selling the farm must have been a monumentally difficult decision, but I'm sure you are doing what's best for the family.
ReplyDeleteNext, the job thing--I think you will like the new job of getting the farm ready a whole lot more. It's tough work, but satisfying in the long run. I say that as one who only had to get a little four bedroom house ready one time. Your job will, of course, be much bigger. I hope you will find time to post about it--every little bit.
About those succulents, I am so jealous. I was jealous when you first did it, but now I'm turning green with envy. I'm so kicking myself that I didn't rush off to Lowe's the moment I saw it. By the time I got there, everything was picked over. I've been searching online for cactus sellers.
That succulent is so pretty! Wow you've got a lot of changes going on, Danni! I wish you luck in your move and glad that you are able to do this for you and your husband. :)
ReplyDeleteFun blooms on your succulents. Hope everything goes well on your move. Lots of land is lots of work!
ReplyDeleteWHOA!!! OK, first the succulent is amazing!!! I love that little flower. And now on to the BIG stuff. Selling the farm?! I am shocked, but happy for you both. A change is always good for us. It helps us grow.....believe me, I have done some major growing in this past year :) And lastly I can't wait to hear about you meeting the bloggers. And see the furniture.
ReplyDeleteYou have lots going on girl. Embrace it and find the blessings in each step.
Pretty planter, love the bloom! Congrats on the quitting your day job - hoping to join you some day soon...
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your new place!
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Your succulent does look exotic. What a great unexpected change...just like the one you are about to embark upon. I can't wait to follow your adventure in selling the farm and moving to town.
ReplyDeleteAnd, I am headed to the library today. I just might pick up The Great Gatsby.
Wow, it looks like a torch with flaming fire! Very pretty :)
ReplyDeleteHugs to you!
We are trading lives! We sold our house and moved to the country and you are headed for town. I am sure it was a tough decision. But we all know the work involved on a farm! Good luck on this adventure! What beautfiul flowers from a wacky looking plant.
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That succulent blossom is spectacular! I know you will sail thru all these changes with grace and a sense of humor. You are such an amazing person. I can't wait to hear about all your adventures! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteI'm in on the Read and Watch Challenge! 'Sounds fun!
Wow there's a lot in this post lol.. The flower is gorgeous! Totally completes the planter.. I love it.
ReplyDeleteSelling the farm and moving out of your comfort sounds fun.. I've always kind of wanted to just pick up and move somewhere totally different than where I grew up.
And thanks so much for sharing about the Great Gatsby Challenge! Super awesome of Marci from Stone Cottage Adventures to join in.. and maybe Amy too :)
The toes still creep me out but the flowers are beautiful! Congratulations on making some major life changes too. That's got to be exciting!
ReplyDeleteThat flower is gorgeous Danni !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your new house - you ARE going to take us on your house hunting journey, right?
xxx
Wow. That is a big change moving to town. We don't live on a farm but we do have almost 8 acres and I can't see my neighbors. I don't know if I could go back to living in a neighborhood. But then again, sometimes when we are in little towns I think I'd like to live where I could walk to everything. Good luck with selling and the move. I look forward to hearing about it!
ReplyDeleteWow! What huge changes! I'm sure that you'll miss the farm, but at the same time, you may find a great deal more time to explore your creative side (and to have some cozy evenings with the mister and a bottle of wine). I look forward to following along in your relocation adventure!
ReplyDelete(p.s. The succulent bloom is awesome! Well done!)
So you sprouted baby toe flowers? Hmmm....
ReplyDeleteThe reading watching challenge sounds fun, but I'm going to participate through you. That means you read it, maybe I'll watch it.
Liss
Oh wow,...exciting news. I am so thrilled for you,...it's going to be really interesting to see how you like being in town. Maybe you'll even have an entire crafting room you can do up. Mmmmmmm. Sounds great.
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes, girlfriend! That is big news. I live squashed up to my neighbors' houses and ... I really like it. Small yards can really offer up some nice opportunities. Plus, I can walk downtown from my house and that helps me keep in touch with what is occurring in my community.
ReplyDeleteThe daisy-looking blossom is great, but what I really adore is that tiki torch thing it had going on. Nature is fabulously creative.
I love succulents! Congrats on all the big changes. Exciting times:))
ReplyDeleteWow the flower is lovely! Big things happening but it's exciting xo
ReplyDeleteThat flower is so amazing! It just goes to show that beauty can come from the unlikeliest of places. And wow!!! Selling the farm, moving to town, and quitting your job. Sounds like an adventure to me. Exciting!
ReplyDeleteLet me just say that selling the farm is much better than buying the farm. Hooray. :P Those freaky baby toes are amazing!! And WOOT! "Giving up your job"!!! I keep trying to give mine up every year for Lent, but for some reason, Phil won't let me. For some reason he thinks that I won't be the one sacrificing anything...hmmmm...
ReplyDeleteWell, congrats on EVERYTHING! I need to be put on the list of bloggy friends to meet. :)
-andi
How cool is the baby toes plant that has a baby! Pretty!
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Wow, Danni! To say a you have a lot going on is an understatement! That plant, first of all, looks just amazing - what an awesome surprise that flower must have been! It's always a little scary to make big changes, but bravo to you both for jumping and making the big change. You just bring happiness to everything so I know you will to this next phase, too! Excited to see all the things you will do and share - and by the way, The Great Gatsby is one of my all time favorite books and movies!!! :) Have a fabulous Friday, weekend and get that last week of work over! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI love succulents but haven't had any in years. Your's are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd, wow, what news! I can't believe you're selling the farm! I'm sure it's a lot to take care of. You can blog room to room decorating in your new digs - oh what fun!!!
Miss you, school starts next week, hope to have more time to virtually chat then. ~ Paula
What a beautiful little toes succulent! How fun to watch it bloom!! Wow! So many changes going on in your life.....how exciting! I'm excited to watch them all unfold!! Hope you have a restful weekend! :)~~Ang
ReplyDeleteWow Danni! Such big changes! I can understand the downsizing as yard work can become overwhelming. I wish you big happiness :) Cool flower on that plant. It kinda looks like a daisy from outer space. Looking forward to all the blog posts on selling your farm, and all the posts on making your new house a home! Congrats on retirement! You will be such a busy girl, so I hope you can keep up with your blogging as I would miss you, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHoly moly, Danni! That is kinda huge, eh? I know you guys will turn it into a new adventure - and I'm happy you will have the extra time to create. You better keep us all in the loop!
ReplyDeleteWow, Danni! Things are happening and changing over at your place. I'm excited and anxious for you! I can't wait to see all your new creations...once the move is over. Good luck and I'm super excited to see all your new adventures in this new chapter of your life!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you and your family, Danni! I call this going on a new adventure. How wonderful it is to experience new things and make life altering changes! I am so happy for you. I discovered your painting skills by accident while checking out different bloggers. I'm here on your site to see how on earth I missed the post and others. Can't remember where I saw it - my browser keeps crashing, but I do remember that your results were awesome and I loved the shade of green you used. I'll be waiting for your tutorial. You make things seem so easy.
ReplyDeleteWow, Danni ! That's a lot to happen at once :-) But I'd love to see and hear more from you on the blogging side ! I think we have the same succulent but with a very small yellow flower.
ReplyDelete'Got my book and have read 2 chapters! Woo Woo! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteLove that succulent - awesome surprise! Yay cant wait to have you around more girl mwah xxx
ReplyDeleteI like to re-read the classics from school now that I'm grown. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a lot going on, big stuff too. Good luck with every single bit of it! :)
The succulent is incredible, it must be very happy in that pot to sprout flowers !
ReplyDeleteI think life changes are good for us, so I wish you well in your house-hunting and I don't suppose you'll work less, even though you've given up your job. I wish I could give up my job !
The plant is strangely pretty. It looks like it may need a pot of its own ;-) Moving? I totally understand that - large lots of land can be hard to keep up with, we have the same. I hope you can find a house in town that will give you some elbow room. I've seen some of them packed in together so close you could practically stretch out your arms and touch the other persons house. I wish you lots of luck! Happy that you can quit your job, ( I wish I could!) and I look forward to seeing your new posts on the B/W room.
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought that funny little plant would produce such a beautiful flower,or should I say flowers! Danni, I'm so happy to hear that you are making a move to town. It sounds like you are going to be real busy for a while, but it will be exciting at the same time. New neighbors, a lot less work in the yard (I'm sure I have no idea.) And leaving your job, more time to be creative and blog??? sounds like great things are happening for you and your husband. Congrats on all the new happenings and decisions.
ReplyDeleteI love that you're re-reading the Great Gatsby. I didn't remember a terrible lot about it until I watched the movie, then it all came back to me.
ReplyDeleteWow dear Dani, what big changes!! Very exciting :-). i am sure it will be so wonderful to not work anymore, and a lot less stressful than having the farm. and as long as you still have a garden at the new house...
ReplyDeletekeep us posted how you are doing!
thanks a lot for visiting at my new place, it is lovely to have old friends over :-). comments only show if you open the post, not sure why that is...
big hug to you, and all the very very VERY best for the new phase in your life xxx
Oh my gosh, so many changes!! Good for you & best wishes on the new house. Town life ain't so bad! xoxo Mar
ReplyDeleteSo many exciting adventures to be embarking on! I think that beautiful bloom is a sign that everything is going to be new and wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh my, that is a lot of news! But all good, it appears to me. :) Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWow, you are making some life altering decisions. Sounds exciting and scary at the same time. I hope you find your new life in town to be a wonderful adventure.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen anything like it! how cool is that/ good luck with your decision to make a move into town...
ReplyDeletekaren
I never did comment here (because we talked elsewhere) but
ReplyDelete1. cute flower
2. life changes=more book reading=good
3.September is lovely in the Outer Banks...I'm just sayin'