February So Far at Duke Manor Farm
Pull up a cozy throw and a hot beverage and I’ll catch you up on what February has looked like around here. It’s been one of those months that felt ordinary on the calendar but has felt full to the brim …and we are only 8 days in. We had snow in Georgia, family milestones, house projects, and plenty of farm moments in between.
Snow in Georgia (Yes, Really!)
We woke up to 4–5 inches of snow blanketing Duke Manor Farm, and I’m still not over how pretty it was…although I wasn’t even here. The pasture went quiet, and the trees looked like a winter wonderland.
Snow days slow everything down in the best way, don’t you think?
Celebrating Family
Right in the middle of winter weather event (although S. Florida was having below freezing temperatures), Lily and I headed to S. Florida for a college tour and a bridal shower. We played a game where you get two minutes and a roll of toilet paper to create an amazing bridal dress. We won…I think it was the veil. 🙂
DMF Project Finished – Seasonal Room
On the work front, DMF wrapped up a seasonal room project and it turned out so good. This space was designed to feel good in every season for our clients—warm in winter, bright in spring—and it reminded me why I love what we do. I will be sharing a full post on the before and after of the project.
Around the House
We’ve been sneaking in our own home projects too:
- Freshening up ceilings
- Planning spring updates
Most of the ceilings in my home are painted the same color as the walls. I have started working my way through the kitchen, living room, hallways and den which are all white and original paint jobs. Which, if you know me, is pretty hard to believe.
I tackled the hallway the other day, and now working on the kitchen. Painting ceilings isn’t my kind of fun, but I love how fresh it makes the space looks. I’m surprised how white can start to look dingy even on a ceiling. The color is Agreeable Gray at 25%.
More paint related posts here.
Farm & Family Life
February also means birthdays around here, and we had fun celebrating my oldest. Chinese food and Pineapple Upside Down cake were his only requests.
Because the farm doesn’t run on calendars, we’ve also welcomed some new baby goats. Random goat factoid: A goat’s gestation period is typically around 5 months, averaging about 150 days. Winter and summer is when we see most of our births.
Snow days, milestones, projects, and baby goats—it’s all part of the same beautiful life. Thanks for hanging out with me here and letting me share it.
See you next weekend,
