Step into a nostalgic embrace of timeless skills at Sweet Harvest Homestead’s Back to Basics Homemaking Classes in 2024! Each month, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of lost home arts, where we revive the art of cooking, soapmaking, candlemaking, herbal tinctures, and much more. Our classes are a delightful journey into the heart of traditional homemaking, celebrating the beauty…
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Another diary entry from the mystery woman who lived in our farmhouse, Mayell Sunshine. October 2, 1938 I had the most wonderful day today! We got up at four so that we could start cooking for the feast which was to be held over at the Hunnycutt farm. It’s time to harvest the corn, and every year Mr. and Mrs….
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There are quite a few pictures in this post. I hope they load quickly for you. The house was built in 1915 and didn’t have an indoor bathroom until the 1930s. We purchased it in 2006 and replaced the carpet with new flooring, and painted the walls. We didn’t do a lot to it back then because we knew it…
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June 25, 1937 Diary Diary, Today, we ventured into the meadow near Pumpkin Creek on a quest for dandelion greens, those golden gems that the world dismisses as mere weeds. Oh, how I cherish these simple excursions, where the verdant tapestry of nature unfurls before my eyes! With my trusty wicker basket and a heart brimming with anticipation, we set…
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Another diary entry from our mystery woman, Mayell Sunshine, who allegedly lived in our farmhouse from 1937 to 1939. “There were about eight of us who walked over to Loves Chapel to enjoy a box supper last evening. Around 8 o’clock, we all started to make our way back home. Everyone was laughing and cutting up and having a good…
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