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Check Out Iveyshire’s New Logo!
On February 21, 2022 by MaryI’m so excited to share our new logo! It’s been in the works for a while, but a few weeks ago I finally found a wonderful local artist to bring my vision to life. Kassandra was an absolute pleasure to work with, and was so patient as I requested multiple changes. She even did the
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The Freeloading Goat Is Here To Stay
On February 17, 2022 by MaryWell, what do you know. Right after I made a post saying that Will Feral had gone back to his life in the woods… he came back. And he hasn’t left since. He sleeps in the barn, basks in the sun surrounded by chickens, and wanders around the property. Will still isn’t very into people.
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A Quick Good News/Bad News Update
On February 12, 2022 by MaryYesterday was a both a happy day and a sad day. Good news first. We opened the chicken coop in the morning and found our first two perfect little eggs sitting in one of the nesting boxes! The kids thought it was the coolest thing ever. Their excitement was absolutely adorable to watch. My daughter,
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Make Your Living Room Cozier With These 4 Things
On February 9, 2022 by MaryThis past fall, our living room got a makeover. New flooring and a coat of paint quickly made it feel fresh and bright! Now I’m finally getting around to adding some finishing touches. The living room is the main area in our house where we spend time together as a family and hang out with
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What Happened to Will Feral, the Wild Goat?
On February 3, 2022 by MaryIn the last homestead update I wrote, the goat from our woods was by far the most popular character. If you missed that post, be sure to check it out here! As gruff and uncivilized as he may be, Will Feral must have realized he was overstaying his welcome. He slept in our barn for
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Update On the Animals and Homestead Life
On January 31, 2022 by MaryIt’s been a while since I posted a general update on our animals and the homestead, so here we go! I’ve included lots of pictures and juicy details on all things farm related. The Chickens Our chickens are staying healthy, getting big, and should be laying their first eggs very soon! We’re all eager for
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Love Thrifting, But Hate Clutter? Read This Post
On January 20, 2022 by MaryWhat do you do when you absolutely love thrifting, but you’re trying to keep your home clutter-free? As someone who has this very problem, I’d like to share some ideas. While I’m nowhere near being a minimalist, I do love simplicity. So to keep my family’s living space from filling up with stuff, I try
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Why We Left New York and Moved To Tennessee
On January 17, 2022 by MaryMaybe military life uprooted you, or your career changed, or you’re simply a free spirit. Whatever the reason, chances are you’ve moved at least once in your life. Just down the road, to a different city, or across the country. When my husband and I first got married, we agreed that we couldn’t see ourselves
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How To Make A Gallery Wall With Thrift Store Art
On January 11, 2022 by MaryHave you ever made a gallery wall in your home? Did you use family photos? Hobby Lobby wall art? Your kids’ doodles, hung in matching frames? I’ve done that, too! But my favorite kind of gallery wall is the really unique kind. The kind you get when you add lots of components from thrift stores
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Tennessee Winter vs. New York Winter
On January 6, 2022 by MaryMy husband and I are both from Upstate New York, where the average snowfall is over 100 inches a year. One of the biggest storms we had there last winter dropped a couple feet in just a day or two. So we’re quite familiar with snow! This week was pretty fun, though- we experienced our
