FARMHOUSE COTTAGE FILLED WITH MORE HEARTS

 If you read my last post, you know by now that I really like hearts. It's no surprise that I am again sharing more Valentines goodness from this farmhouse. Hearts pretty much stay up year round, here in this little cottage. Some are rusted metal, some are chippy painted wood, and a few are newer craft store purchases. A couple sweet hearts are made from strings of pearls, many are those puffy hand sewn hearts lovingly made from old vintage tattered quilts. You get the picture? If not, no worries - I have included lots of  pictures of some of the hearts that have come to live at Farm Charm Cottage.

                                                                       

Matthew 6:21

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

                                     
                                                    

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

Proverbs 4:23

Above all else, guard  your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

                                                  

Romans 12:2

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, then you will be able to test and approve what Gods' will is  -  HIS good, pleasing and perfect will. 

 Proverbs 23:26

My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways.

Psalm 51:10

Create in me a pure heart, O God and renew a steadfast Spirit - within me.

 Psalm 73:26

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

 

 Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ.

 John 14:27

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

 

Psalm 37:4

Take delight in the LORD, and HE will give you the desires of your heart.

 

 

 Psalm 9:1

I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all of my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

 

 Psalm 34:18

The LORD is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

 Matthew 5:8

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God

 

Psalm 19:14

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD,

my rock and my redeemer.

 

 

Jeremiah 29:13 

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all of your heart.

Proverbs  27:19

As water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the hear.

  

 

Psalm  90:12

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

 

Psalm 119:2

Blessed are those who keep HIS statues and seek HIM with all their heart.

Matthew 22:37

Jesus replied:"Love the LORD your GOD with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.

Jeremiah 29:13

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all of your heart.

Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him.The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

 

Psalm 31:24

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.

Proverbs 17:22

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways submit to HIM, and HE will make your paths straight.

Psalm  20:14

May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.|

Just an FYI - According to Young's Analytical Concordance the word "heart" or "hearts" appears in 930 verses of the King James bible .

 I hope you have enjoyed looking through photos of my Farmhouse, filled with hearts. In previous posts I have shared photos of my tiny 8'x18' house on wheels decorated for Valentines Day and a post that gives a rare view of my farmhouse cottage kitchen with it's old chippy ceiling tin back splash and  rustic open shelving. And of course there are pictures of my mantle dressed up for the day of love.

Just type in the words "Valentines Day" in the search bar on the right column to view those posts.

May the Joy of the LORD dwell in your heart. May your heart sing like a kid running barefoot through the sand and may you remember that it is never ever too late to have and celebrate a happy childhood. Please make time to create fun and go play.

Blessings to all you kids - You are all made in the image of God. 

If you want to leave a comment I'd enjoy hearing from you, and if you have prayer requests please do not hesitate to leave them in the comment section. Important -If you do not want your personal comment  published make sure to indicate that and your request will be honored, If you do not indicate that, your comment will be visible on this blog and perhaps others will also pray for your needs also.. Either way, I believe in the power of prayer and I will read all prayer requests and pray for you. All comments on this blog are moderated.

Blessings,

Tonita 

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Hosting a party in a tiny house

Some people like to entertain &  host holiday parties. Tiny house owners might shy away from any thought of it due to not having an adequate amount of space where guests can be seated somewhat comfortably. Dinner parties can be fun in a tiny house, that is of course if your guests are not claustrophobic.

 

For my dinner party I  pulled out my Valentines Day decorations. Even though my tiny house is just 8' x 18' (on the inside) I filled her with Valentine décor both inside and outside on the 6' x 8' front porch.  So, come along with me to take a look at my shabby chic tiny retreat in her Valentines dinner party décor. Hearts, angels, roses, candles and lace fill all corners of my home and spill over to the front porch where a lavender topiary is dressed in tiny red hearts.

 

Valentine hearts hang from the lavender topiary on my porch 

Before building a tiny home decide in advance if you will entertain  guests in your little home. If so, I highly recommend using a standard size front door in your tiny home.  Not so skinny people can feel uncomfortable crunching through some of the tiny front doors used on many tiny homes. This will provide your  guests as well as yourself a more comfortable entry into your tiny abode. It will also allow you to move in a table that will seat up to four guests comfortably, that is if you build your home at least eight feet wide by eighteen (ish) feet long. Of course, there is always an option to purchase a table with removable legs or a fold down compact table and chairs in order to move it through a tiny door that is not a standard size. However, with tiny non standard front doors your furniture options become a bit more limited.

  

My covered front porch provides extra seating for guests

Roses, hearts, vintage lace, chocolates, angels, candles & dashes of pink all say Valentines Day 

One good thing about hosting a dinner party (or any party) in a small or even tiny home is that there is not much square footage for you to clean before hand. The down side is that there is not much storage space for things you may want out of your guests view. This is where your shower stall or bathtub will come in handy. You might also use this area to hold ice and cold drinks for your party. I have a vintage coat and hat rack attached to the wall above my bathtub. It works great for hanging guests coats, purses, or other items while allowing me to use the bathtub for temporary storage.

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My dinner table will seat four adults comfortably

You might consider cooking a meal ahead of time so that you can hang out with your guests and relax. Serving food buffet style is also a popular option as well as using paper plates and cups for easy clean up. For my Valentines dinner party I am planning a sit down candle light dinner for several guests. After dinner the table will be cleared for more elbow room as we enjoy dessert and maybe some cards or a game.

Just because you live in a tiny house doesn't mean you can't decorate it

Who says you have to be a minimalist to live in a tiny house?  

You may want to decorate your tiny home and make it festive for holidays or on special occasions. This is not only fun but it is also memorable for your guests. Not everyone who owns a tiny home is a full fledged minimalist. I admit that I am not even near to being a minimalist, nor do I care to be. I like to shop and I like my stuff.  There are those who like the concept of a tiny house but don't want to part with nick knacks, collections, hobbies and so forth. Good news,  you don't have to. There is no law that says you can not have a storage shed or storage rental unit full of your beloved treasures that serve no other purpose than to make you smile. In fact, I can not imagine living in a tiny space looking at the same window coverings, furniture, pictures and so forth day in and day out for years on end.  Hats off to the minimalists, but that is just not my style. I like to decorate for each holiday, as well as change things out and mix things up a bit for some variety throughout the year.

I wanted my dinner table to ooze lovely décor that was pretty yet functional

Vintage dishes & old French key are paired with garland and petals from the dollar store

Vintage fabric and lace napkins are a perfect backdrop for miss match vintage flatware  

  

    

A view from above

My galley style kitchen

Old theater seats fold flat when not in use. A vintage apron dresses them up

Old wooden clothes pins attach lacy hearts to the draperies

Handmade vintage hearts adorn the walls and nooks of my tiny house

A must have, from my local antique store. It functions as a little lap desk and has inside storage

A perfect place to keep Valentines cards

Fresh miniature roses create a romantic feel for Valentines day

My mantle holds vintage Valentines postcards and pink wishbones

My chippy paint fireplace mantle all dressed for Valentines day

My kitchen angel.... God knows I need all the help I can get when in any kitchen

A little angel graces my bathroom shelf

Soap petals fashioned as a rose, add valentines day romance to my water closet (bathroom).

This is my guest loft complete with a single size feather bed

My master bedroom

More Valentines treats on the front porch - Yummy

After dinner treats    

                                           

I hope your day was filled with love.

Update 2/12/19 - If you enjoyed this post you may want to take a peek at my little 570' vintage farmhouse which is a work in progress. While I still own this sweet little 9'x18' shabby chic tiny retreat, my farmhouse allows me to have more living  space.  Go to my home page and click on the the 'Farm Charm Cottage' tab to see my little abode. It is filled with vintage decor, Chandeliers, Shabby recycled treasures, Primitive and French country pieces as well as lots of love. For more Valentines goodness just type in 'Valentines Day' in the search bar. Thanks for visiting. God bless you.

.Almost forgot to let you know - for more Valentines posts that share eats, treats and Valentines decor you can visit the 'Share the Love' link party.

 

xxxxxxx

Tonita