Cupula, bell tower and snow bunny, Oh My!~

We have had an exceptionally mild Michigan winter, until we didn't. 10.5 inches in less than 24 hours of thick, wet, beautiful snow. I couldn't resist taking some photos...

Bobby Boop, snow bunny extraordinaire!~

My grandma's swing. Love the snow caused cascading evergreen!~

Sunroom & cupula. Front and back. Built by my amazing husband!~

Gazebo!~

Bell tower - can't wait to find the right bell!~

We have french doors that have been waiting in our shed for some time for just the right use - I think they might be perfect replacement doors for the front entrance!~

Kid's fort!~ (built by my man)

grapevine wreaths on shed

My talented husband built the fence and structures in next couple photos. Seriously so thankful for his skills!~

Horse shed!~

Dakota & Goldie. Sweet miniatures & brothers who would be lost without each other.

Chicken coop!~ The chicks are staying where they are warm.

A touch of water in creek bed. 

So pretty in real life!~

peek-a-boo!~

From our farm to you!~

Enjoy something beautiful today... or silly, 
like a bunny in a flower pot!~

Colorful February Wedding

 Mallory to Guenther, February 5, 2016 

Our sweet bride is from Michigan and our charming groom is from Austria. They met in Thailand where they worked together in the mission field. They loved the idea of incorporating great fun, splashes of color designed with an Asian flair and a traditional twist into their wedding flowers.

(Snapshots by yours truly. Will enjoy seeing the professional photos!)

The ceremony took place at Vergennes United Methodist Church in Lowell, MI.

Congratulations Mallory and Guenther!  Wishing you many blessings as you begin your life together as husband and wife!~

Thankful For Our Wedding Couples ~

Without our amazing couples through the years, we wouldn't have received this great award for the 7th year in a row! Thank you!~

  

Love working with such great couples. The past year wouldn't have been the same without you! (snapshots from our workroom)

Dayna & Eric

Katherine & Zach

Sarah & Jeff

Amanda & Phil

Brittany & Jacob

Amy & Matt

Andrea & Christopher

Jessica & Conner

Kelsey & Kevin

Sarah & Brian

Victoria & Josh

Kelsey & Tim

Melissa & Chad

Laura & Jonathan

Callan & Dave

Grace & Matt

Jodi & Nate

It was such a pleasure being a part of your special day and I pray that your first year of marriage is going very, very well.  
God bless you all!~

Here's to a BEAUTIFUL 2016!~

New Years Day, 2016

Ours began with a Forrester Farm wedding flower delivery for a special couple and sighting a bald eagle on the way to the church!~  Does it mean something if our son, who was in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho also saw a bald eagle that day? What a gift!~

Our family had successfully avoided the mall for the majority of the holidays, but after making our flower delivery, teen girls really wanted an outing, so to the mall we went.  Barnes & Noble tends to be our meeting place if we happen to separate during mall time.  The girls had a great time, and I found some inspiration on the front cover of Victoria magazine for the brunch I was preparing for visiting friends the next day.

Rather than follow the recipe in the magazine, I used the recipe that our sweet intern from France had shared when she lived with us in 2010.

 Organic Hazelnut spread, I'm sure, makes all the difference in nutrient value :).

 Our sunroom where our treat was stored was a little chilly. The cake stand cover frosted naturally.

And, voila!~

 made with love

 with mostly all natural organic ingredients,

 including eggs from our own chickens...

Completely enjoyed with coffee. 

No leftovers remained!~

 Thankfully, there were a few "leftover" blooms from the new year wedding work and a few flower blossoms are gracing our bathroom, which will be receiving a complete makeover this year!~  Yes, here's to a BEAUTIFUL 2016!~