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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HEART FILLED FARMHOUSE COTTAGE

Well finally... I undressed my Christmas Tree and decided to turn it into a Valentine's Day tree so that I could continue to enjoy the glow from the twinkling white lights in the midst of winter. I hung little red hearts on it where the snowflakes used to be and then I stepped back to take a look. Nope, it just did not look right. Perhaps it was the bright red hearts that did not impress me? I thought of spray painting them white but I was just not into a winter craft project. Down came the tree, off came the lights and ornaments and back to the shed it went. Maybe I was just procrastinating and not wanting to go back into my unorganized messy shed. An upcoming warm weather project. Big sigh.
 
                                                   

I decided to leave my Fireplace mantle greenery and the lights in place to keep the 'cozy winter nights by the fireplace' vibe going on. I mixed in some of my primitive puffy quilt hearts with the left over Christmas decor. I added a banner of golden wood hearts next to the mantle jewelry that I used for  Christmas. Those who follow my blog know I share lots of photos of my chalk painted mantle. This old farmhouse is small, really small (570') and I just don't have many surfaces that I can decorate for the holidays, so here it is once again, now filled with winter and Valentines decor all snuggled and mingled in together. I am really liking it and it may become a new tradition in my home?

I  have always been drawn to hearts, crowns, birds nests, vintage keys, and architectural pieces, anything made of galvanized metal and statues or paintings of rabbits, pigs and other farm critters    The more rusty, chippy or crusty a piece is, the more I seem drawn to it.  I don't think of myself as a collector, I may be in denial?  Many of the mentioned items live throughout my itsy bitsy farmhouse and yes, the over flow is in my tiny house, the one on wheels that measures 8' wide and 18' long. Still a storage unit at present. Insert another BIG sigh. I have downsized quite a bit in the past four years, yet I have held onto many little treasures that bring a smile to my face and add charm to this old little farmhouse cottage that I feel so blessed to live in.

                                                                                     

Valentines Day decor is so easy for me, I don't have to unpack a thing like I do for Fall or Christmas. Hearts, angels and romantic French Country farmhouse decor surrounds me everyday in this little cottage. I much prefer vintage items that are well worn, which adds character instead of trending mass produced items from China. However, I do mix in some of the most irresistible mass produced what knots like these cheapo galvanized hearts from the land of Hob Lob.

              What do hearts make you think about?           What do you collect or feel drawn to?

 I really like these little vintage stuffed hearts. I display them in ironstone bowls and wicker baskets and sometimes I attach them to twine to make a banner to string across my covered front porch.'I suppose if you sew they would be pretty easy to make? I don't sew at all, and was happy when I found them on my favorite shopping site - Etsy.. I recently attached one heart onto each of my kitchen / dining nook chairs. They look so cute and I will take some pictures to share with you in my   next post. It's great to have items that can be used in so many ways year round and that also store easily especially when you live in a very small home home, with minimal storage space.

I like items that provoke me to consider more than what first meets the eye. Hearts always remind me of the biblical verse of John 3:16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. And Romans 9, verse 9-10 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  If we believe in our HEART and confess with our mouth that Jesus Christ is our Lord, then we shall be saved. I experience my Heavenly Fathers love every day and Jesus has changed my heart and turned my sorrow into joy and ashes into beauty.Yes, there continue to be tests & valleys however those times produce a testimony to HIS goodness, faithfulness & grace. 

 

 There are many followers who sent in prayer requests to my comment section and requested me to not post them publicly. If you are reading this post please know that I read each and every prayer request and continue to keep you all on my mind and in my prayer time I intercede for you, and your life situations that you shared with me. I am praying that even though you are going through some trials and valleys now and may have family members that seem hopeless, God can fill your heart with joy in the midst of your mess. It is my prayer you will grow closer to your creator who loves and adores you. You are made in HIS image and you are one of a kind and God is not finished with you.

Some days it is just your lucky day when you find something as sweet as these hand crochet hearts for just ten cents each. Really..They were already starched to boot. I have moved these babies all around my cottage and I don't think I will ever tire of them. Pine cones, hearts and lace, all timeless.

Baby, it is SO cold outside. There calling this cold air blowing in from the North Pole an Arctic blast. It's close to ten degrees outside right now. Yet, there is no snow in the forecast for my area. Only had a very light dusting one day a couple of weeks ago. Jan - Feb seem to be the coldest months here in the mountains and it's a perfect time for making homemade stews, soups and popping corn and then snuggling up on the sofa to enjoy cozy and warm evenings by the fire. Fleece jammies and wool socks, yes, please. 

I am always signing off with "It's never too late to have a happy childhood" I snapped a picture of me standing barefoot in the center of this heart on my snow dusted deck, but the camera battery died and darn .. wouldn't ya know - it didn't come out.

Hey - I have some more farmhouse, vintage Valentine goodness to share with you in my next post. So until then, make time, take time to go play. It is never too late to create a happy childhood. Many blessings to you farmhouse loving girls. Keep warm.

If you want to be immersed in more Valentine's posts, that offer some great ideas for DIY eats, treats and decor please visit this - Share Some Love link party 

                                                                           Tonita

VALENTINES DAY AT THE TINY FARMHOUSE

                                                                          

Year round my home is filled with heart shaped items in one form or another. To me, they are just plain, simple and sweet. Some hang on old plank walls, others sit on primitive shelves. They even make appearances on my covered porch, and a few of them have made their way into the garden and onto the deck. Being that it is Valentines Day today, I am sharing some farmhouse frills and Valentine vignettes, roses, hearts, cherubs,Valentine cookies, candles, and pearls all seem perfect for the interior of my itty bitty 570 square foot, sweet farmhouse this Valentines day.

Old farmhouse plank walls are a backdrop to romantic décor

                                                                                

Beautiful feminine vintage dress becomes part of the farmhouse bedroom vignette

                                                                                 
                                                                               

Jesus holds the key to my heart

                                        
                                                                         

                                                                              

My closet door

                                                                             

                                                                              

A $2.00 vintage pillow adds charm all year round

A wreath of white roses on my closet door

                                                                          


                                                                              

I designed this farmhouse style  kitchen cabinet 

   
 
                                                                        

The countertops are made with galvanized  metal that I antiqued so that they looked really worn and old

                        


                                                                         

Perfect dishes for Valentines Day festivities

                                                                      

                                                                                    

Valentines cookies made with love

                                                                               

                                                                             

Farm fresh Organic ingredients

                                                                               

The cast iron heart shaped pan hangs on the wall when not in use

Lacy doilies line my kitchen shelves..... and oh' how I love my little pie safe

                                                                                 


                                                                             

  

                         
                                                                    

                             


                                                                           

Tiny heart shaped pans make adorable mini muffins

Real handmade heart soap adorned with little roses... Yes, it is my everyday bar of soap. Life is short, use the fancy stuff today

My dishwasher

Cherub guarding the fancy farmhouse soap

 A $14.00 antique mirror separated from a dresser hangs above the cast iron sink

Cherubs weighing in

God knows I need angels in my kitchen

My kitchen windows dressed for Valentines Day

An old heart made from wood and found in the street

A handmade heart made of strings of pearls and the masculine heart version made of wood

                                                                                 

A hand carved rustic rose graces the side of my refrigerator cabinet

Hmm, should I add some white chalk paint to the rose?

A shelf in my kitchen

Adding a bit of color to the farmhouse as Spring approaches

My mantle in her Valentines attire

My Valentine mantle décor is dedicated to the amazing dogs in my life, both past and present.

 

I heart dogs

Dogs leave paw prints on your heart

This buffet is in my little dining nook area

Yes, that is a sterling silver tea pot hanging from my ceiling

My buffet was originally dark wood that needed some help. Chalk paint to the rescue

I have a thing for galvanized items, especially hearts

When you live in a tiny space it helps to merchandise items 'upwards'.

Roses,  hearts,  Cherubs, Valentine cookies, candles and pearls....I hope you enjoyed.

May you find some time to play on this Valentines day.

It is never to late to have a happy childhood. If you missed it the first time around, create one for yourself starting today.

Blessings,

Tonita

XO