Shabby Chic

Last Saturday, I was in the bathroom doing some cleaning when I saw a car pull up to our property. Not a big deal for most but since we are out in the country and not on a busy street, usually if someone pulls up to our property we know who they are or are expecting them. Totally didn't know this car or the people. Once in awhile though people will park near our place to go for a country walk.

As the first person got out and walked out to my brothers side of the property I was curious but not worried. They didn't leave though. Soon another car drove up to join the first. A couple minutes later the rest of the people piled out. First a beautiful bride and then the rest of the wedding party!

A couple minutes later, Mark came home from his errands and stopped by to see the excitement. My Dad had been working at my brother's place working on the chicken coop, so they had stopped to ask his permission first. Mark had told the photographer that he had wanted to paint the barn this summer. But the photographer and wedding party loved it just the way it was. One of the people involved answered, "It's kind of shabby chic!" They had fun for a while and then left.

That got me thinking. It would be cool to have weddings come to have their pictures done and then offer them a little picnic or homemade snacks and refreshments. Even if nothing like this never happeneds again, it was a neat experience. Some things about living in the country are just special, that wouldn't happen living in the "city", and I'm sure, vice versa too!

It was a good day to live in the country. We do live in a beautiful place, and I'm so blessed to be here.

Our Shabby Chic . . .