My friends from the south get a post from time to time with a photo of the snow, or a screen capture of the latest winter forecast. I do it mostly for the shock value, it’s fun to see the reactions and hear the replies of “oh hell no…”. I’ve even made videos on cool … [Read more…]
It’s been a while since you may have seen a post from Rustic Pines, and with the greatest intent, we’ve planned several times to make our journey north so we can get stuff done, take photos, enjoy the landscape, and of course have things to write about. In the last month, we celebrated the holidays … [Read more…]
They say that time flies when you are having fun, a sentiment that I think most would agree with, although, the older I get, it would seem that regardless of my enjoyment, time seems to be speeding by. There is just never enough time in the day. This past trip to Rustic Pines marked a … [Read more…]
Alas, winter has arrived ladies and gents. Even though there is no snow in the “cities” currently, our last trip to Rustic Pines proved that the winter is in full force on the North Shore. The white-covered scenery was beyond stunning and serene. Although my sweet hubby was not successful in his first deer hunting … [Read more…]
Ahh late fall… and with the cooler air and falling leaves, comes the age old tradition of heading off to the woods for deer hunting. Wrapped in blaze orange, toting our favorite rifle, and clutching great hopes of bagging that trophy buck, we make this journey like so many before us. Just wait till you … [Read more…]
Breathe… sometimes you just have to get away. A little over a week ago, Katie and I made a last second decision to bolt for the tranquility of Rustic Pines one Saturday evening. The trip offered a needed break from our schedule, as well as the quiet contemplation required for absolutely crazy ideas to be … [Read more…]
Ingredients: Baking Soda Essential Oil Mason Jar Recipe: Combine baking soda and a few drops of your favorite essential oil in a mason jar. Cover with a lid and screw down. Tap a few holes into the lid of the jar with your husbands beloved tools. Shake well. Sprinkle liberally on carpet and let sit … [Read more…]
Hello again, ladies and gents; gardeners and chefs alike! Welcome to fall, the season that all nature lovers happily welcome in Minnesota. It’s the season of viewing stunning tree colors, the sounds of acorns falling to the ground, and the sight of geese in the sky, as they form a “V” and bid us a … [Read more…]
When’s the last time you laughed uncontrollably? I mean the deep down guttural laugh that goes on and on until your diaphragm muscles are screaming in pain… for me it’s been a while. This week at Rustic Pines, we welcomed Katie’s mom & dad up to the property to take in the fall colors and … [Read more…]
It’s hard to believe that Labor Day came so quickly. It seems like it was just weeks ago that we were digging the hole for our outhouse on Memorial Day. Yet here we are at the end of summer. The days are getting noticeably shorter, the maples have started to show signs of color, and … [Read more…]