Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is almost upon us.  Wishing you love and friendship this February 14th and everyday.  Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday in whatever you do!

Pattern Sale at The Pattern Cupboard

Well, I've been a bit bad about my blogging lately.  Apparently, the holidays must have caught up with me.  I'll try not to let that happen again.  Anyways, The Pattern Cupboard is having a great sale on patterns.  Be sure to run over to check out some great patterns.  Just click on their banner!  Perhaps you can find something new to make for the spring.

Countdown to Christmas!

Well, Christmas is almost here.  I hope everyone is ready.  We have been very busy enjoying our holiday preparations.  It has cooled down here in the South and it's finally feeling like winter.  The house is decorated and soon visions of sugarplums will be dancing in our heads.  I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!

We've added new items to our Etsy shop.

Be sure to head over to our Etsy shop where we've added new items for your holiday shopping.  Our Prim Snowman Ornie is perfect for that primitive tree!

You'll love Frosty's Top Hat for your table's centerpiece. 

The Sunflower Queen is the perfect gift for primitive fans or Annie lovers.

For your santa collectors, check out or many santas like this Santa Sitter.

You can find our Etsy shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/starrynitesfarm

November Chills

As we begin the month of November, it comes here in Florida with a chill in the air.  It seems to almost be mother nature's way of reminding us that winter is upon us in many of our northern states.

Winter reminds me of the years my family lived in Massachusetts.  I had a horse, of course, and would attach ropes to her and have her pull me on a sled around the neighborhood.  Looking back I must say what a tolerant horse she was.  She could have kicked my head off.  My rope harness certainly wasn't safe for me or the horse, nor was the child's sled I'd sit upon.  But it was fun even though it was cold.

After living back in the south for many years I now wonder how I even tolerated the cold.  Now, when the temp dips below 70 I'm freezing.  But looking back on my childhood memory of my horse, "Missouri" I remember how I looked forward to the snow, so I could get out my rope and sled and have her pull me around.

Halloween Eve is almost here!

Halloween eve is almost upon us.  I'm excited that this year it falls on a weekend, giving my friends and family a little extra time to enjoy the holiday.  With the weather starting to cool and the full moon in the evenings, it's really put me in the holiday mood.  Last night as I watched the deer from my window coming to feed in the moonlight I thought how perfect it would be to take a moonlight ride upon my horse, if only I didn't have to work in the morning.  Perhaps the moon will still be bright by the coming weekend and I can have my midnight ride, and maybe scare a few neighbors.

With Halloween almost here, it's hard to believe it's time to start thinking about Christmas and gift giving ideas.  Be sure to check out my website as I have some wonderful handmade items that would make the perfect gift.  Keep checking back as we'll be adding some more additional holiday items very soon.

If you're taking your little ones out Trick or Treating remember to stay safe and enjoy the holiday!

We're back from the State Championships

We had a great time at the State show.  It was so nice to see so many familiar faces and some new ones too. We are especially proud of our model horse, Skyjacker's Untold Secret a/k/a Barney, who took home the blue in the WHOA Open Model and Youth Model Divisions, as well as a reserve in the Adult Model and third in the Grand Championship Model division.  As you can see in this photo, Barney is quite a looker and it's no wonder he's been featured in books, calendars and is a top model horse.  We are especially proud to be in the running of the top 10 model horses in the nation for WHOA and the Walking Horse Report High Point.  Way to go Barney!

We are also proud of Jose on the Bay a/k/a Otis, who took home blue ribbons in the 4 and under Trail Pleasure Walking preliminary and championship divisions.  We expect great things from Otis!

Now it's back to crafting.  We will be at the Fiesta in the Park in Orlando, Florida, on November 6th and 7th.  Be sure to come visit us!