Wall Tent Tour, Volume One | The Beginning

Rake, pruner, saw and transit prepared the new tent site, and I have my wonderful brother Aubrey to thank for doing so much to get the whole thing set up.  He did an amazing job building the platform (with support and assistance from yours truly:) and helping me figure out how to set up my new home.

You can read where I first posted about my new adventure here, last June!

This is the complete tent package.  My entire house fits in a dufflebag!

The design of this tent is simply genius.  Each piece had it's place, and now that we've figured out how to do it, the thing only takes about ten minutes from start to finish to erect!

Next, we used a huge logging tarp as the tent fly, and once again, it was due to my brother's genius that we somehow got that giant, ridiculously heavy thing to hang nearly 20 feet in the air, protecting the tent (and my belongings) from heavy rains.

That part was rather scary...;)

The process of setting up a new house is so exciting!  The first week or so, this was the general configuration.  For the first time in my life, I had all of my shoes together in one place instead of being stowed away in boxes and barrels, and I could finally put out pictures and decorate!   Some friends actually gave me the beautiful blue carpet, which not only was the perfect size, but is a lovely short pile texture that is great for sweeping out with the broom.

Yes, living in the tent all summer long really is like a fairytale - everything is warm, breezy, and light, and when the living is easy, camping outdoors for the summer is just the best.

When winter comes around, that changes to a much more difficult, challenging adventure, and the living isn't so easy.  Every day is a battle with the elements, and struggling to simply survive takes strength and determination.  I was blessed with a remarkably light winter this year, but even so, I've never looked forward to the warm, carefree summer life with so much eagerness before! =) 

 But in spite of everything, getting to call this magical place my home for going on one year is an adventure I wouldn't trade.  I am so thankful.

Stay tuned for part two:  The interior!

Farmgirl Ham

Her fair complexion sunkissed by days lived under the summer sky, trusty hat on her head and faithful dog at her side - this here's a true blue farmgirl.

She's cute, and spunky, and just loaded with pizzazz.

Not to mention a downright ham in front of the camera.

My world in Pins, Vol. One

{All pictures linked to Pinterest for sources}

Hello, there!

Good day to you all!

My name is Tasha and I'm one of Kellie's real life friends.

Normally, you can find me blogging about my life in general (specifically: classic films, sheep, sewing, crocheting, and Steve McQueen, among other things) at my little corner of the internet called Day by Day...and spending an indecent amount of time on Pinterest. ;)

 That's what I do normally, but when my dear Kellie asked me if I would take care of Accordion to Kellie for her while she's gone, I became the temporary, honorary keeper-of-Kellie's-blog.

Which means I get to publish any notes that you, her lovely readers, leave while she's gone.

Oh, and bore you all with a few guest posts of my own. 

*grin*

 In all sincerity, I feel extremely honored that Kellie has entrusted me with her beautiful blog.

Aside from introducing myself, I have a reason for posting.

Yes, I really do!

I want to invite you all to my blog party! =)

A Silver Screen Blog Party, to be specific, celebrating my Etsy shop's one year anniversary.

Also, my birthday:)

You can hop over to my blog and read the details here.

I'd love to see some of you there - it's going to be a pretty fun party with some pretty awesome giveaways:)

Have a lovely day y'all!

The Temporary, Honorary Keeper-of-the-Blog,

~Tasha~

Giveaway | Spring Retreat Basket

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Today, we have a simply lovely giveaway, sponsored by one of my readers!  

This lady has not only been a great encouragement to me during my blogging adventure, but she has gone a step further - and has become Kellie Falconer Design's largest sponsor!  

Her creativity, generosity, and Farmgirl spirit have been instrumental to my development as a business and blog, and I want to take this opportunity to thank you, Winnie, for being such a wonderful friend and sponsor.

Today, one of you has the chance to win the Spring Retreat Basket, filled with everything you need to have the perfect afternoon sipping tea or coffee, journaling, or delving into the pages of a delightful new book!

The prize consists of a darling Longaberger pottery mug and lid, paperback book, one of Winnie's handcrafted paper baskets with Lemon/Ginger Tea, her homemade coffee blend (regular, french roast, french vanilla, and a touch of cafe l'orange), and a sweet little notebook for journaling.

To enter, leave a comment sharing your favorite place to read a book in the Springtime!

For additional entries, you may also:

1. Follow this blog (2 entries)

2. Follow Me on twitter (1 entry)

3. Share on your Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and/or other social networking medium (counts as one entry each)

4. ~Heart my Etsy shop (1 entry)

5. ~Add me to your Etsy circle (1 entry)

Please leave a comment for each additional entry!

Giveaway closes on Saturday, March 31st. Spread the word!

Winnie Nielsen lives in Gainesville, Florida, and has been married 32 years with two grown daughters. 

A nurse of 33 years, she loves to cook, do simple knitting and crocheting, and enjoys crafts, reading, and travel. All things fall, apples, and animals are some of her favorite things.  A recent member of the MaryJanesFarm Connection and known there as Red Tractor Girl, she is newly interested in buying local, choosing made in the USA products, and supporting young entrepreneurs.  

You can email her at: wnbaskets{at}cox{dot}net