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Happy Thanksgiving, farm family! As we reflect o

Happy Thanksgiving, farm family!

As we reflect on all there is to be grateful for, I've been thinking a lot lately about the idea of abundance. Culturally, it seems like our society has become focused on abundance as material excess. Having more of something than you need might certainly fit the definition, but...instead of money and things...what about an abundance of the heart? Isn't that what's most important?

A piece of scripture reminds us that a good person brings good things out of the good stored up in their heart.

Just as the farmer stores or preserves their excess crop for later use, there are times when we need an abundance of the heart to nourish ourselves and our communities.

We live in difficult times...it's easy to become hardened and jaded by too much bad news, suffering, and struggle. It's easy to close the door on others who think differently from us. It's easy to lose faith. And, this is precisely when we need to dip into our abundant goodness to replenish hope, happiness, and love.

Yet, we cannot reap what is not sowed. And that got me thinking...what seeds are we planting? What crops are we nurturing?

Are you sowing seeds of love, kindness, and understanding?

Are you tending crops of compassion, honesty, and respect?

Are you harvesting an abundance of the heart and nourishing your soul in the process?

It's only when we consciously grow goodness that we can have an abundance of the heart to do good in the world. It takes effort and devotion to be that version of ourselves that makes the future better than the past.

We have so much for which to be grateful for over the past year, but on this Thanksgiving, I'm especially focused on the future and cultivating an abundance of the heart for the days ahead.

Thank you, dear friends, for being part of our journey, our community, and our hearts. We are blessed by your love and kindness, and we wish you a joyful day of gratitude! 🧡
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#ThanksgivingBlessings #iloveflowers #dahliasofinstagram #dahlialove #flowerstagram #flowersofinstagram #flowerfarmer #thanksgiving #gratitude #abundance

Most years, one of the things I most look forward

Most years, one of the things I most look forward to at autumn is that cozy indoor nesting time. I love using the rainy days for working on craft projects, refreshing our decor, or experimenting with new recipes. But this year things have been a bit different.⁣
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We haven't really had our typical rainy days yet. There was a big storm...and then we went right back to blue skies. If you know anything about the PNW, you know that is super NOT normal! I've even had to run irrigation on our veggie beds this week! Talk about weird!⁣
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The good thing about the dry weather is that it's making it better for getting my outdoor chores done. I'm ridiculously far behind on garden tasks this year, so I'm grateful for the extra time to tackle my to-do list.⁣
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I think the lesson I'm taking away from this autumn is that there's always, always a reason to be grateful. If you have the right attitude, every day feels like a gift. ❤⁣
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P.S. You can find the printable pattern and tutorial to make this DIY autumn bunting banner over on the blog! Happy fall, friends! 😘

Raking leaves is certainly not my favorite chore,

Raking leaves is certainly not my favorite chore, but the colors of autumn are so stunning. I'll happily rake to enjoy the views! 😍🍁🍂🧡

We had our first frost of the season last week, an

We had our first frost of the season last week, and this beauty became an ice princess overnight! 😍 Even in this frigid state, I couldn't help but to marvel at how gorgeous the farm looked. Mother Nature is truly an artist!⁣
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I hope your day is filled with beauty, friends! ❤

Busy day today! After harvesting another bunch of

Busy day today! After harvesting another bunch of tomatoes, we worked on irrigation most of the day. Grateful for the mild weather that's helping us get our chores accomplished! 🙏 Hope y'all had a wonderful day, too! ❤️

#gardening #gardenlife #farmlife #farmliving #harvest #tomatoes #organicallygrown #sanmarzanotomatoes

Earlier this week, I harvested the last of our sun

Earlier this week, I harvested the last of our sunflowers for the season. Or, so I thought!⁣
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Late in the summer, though, I had planted out two more successions that I suspected would never bloom because of our approaching frost date. But I planted them anyway..."just in case"...I figured if our frost was late, it would be nice to have flowers for a while longer, so why not take the chance!⁣
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As it turns out, our mild weather is holding on, and those hope-filled blooms just started opening yesterday morning!⁣
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I believe that the lesson in those joyful little surprises is this...even when all the best evidence and expert opinions say that something is unlikely or impossible, we should never let it diminish our hope and optimism. ⁣
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It was only a matter of months ago that I was told my fate was living in a wheelchair. I rejected that as well, and I have surprised even the most respected experts with my tenacity and determination.⁣
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If there is something you believe in, hope for, or dream of, don't let anyone tell you it's out of reach. Nurture those seeds of aspiration with all you have in your heart, my friends, because you are destined to live a beautiful life! ❤

I'm in the process of refreshing our entryway righ

I'm in the process of refreshing our entryway right now, and it made me think back fondly on our foyer last fall. Since it's #throwbackthursday I had to reminisce just a bit with this view!⁣
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I always decorate incrementally, so as I'm working on the entryway, it will transition in small bits as the holidays start to roll. Pumpkins can be replaced with trees, and then trees are removed in favor of snowflakes as winter approaches. This way of decorating feels much easier and more seamless to me. ⁣
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Plus, who has the time or budget to completely revamp every little thing every few weeks?! I guess there are some folks who aren't impacted by inflation the same way as the rest of us! 😂⁣
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You can see the full tour of this space on the blog:⁣
https://www.frenchcreekfarmhouse.com/2021/11/fall-foyer.html⁣
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Have a beautiful day, friends! ❤⁣
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#falldecor #interiorforall #interiorandhome #homeinspo #homestyling #fallfarmhouse #fallforhomedecor #falldecorations #fallfarmhouse

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