Okay, it’s confession time. I’m directionally challenged, but I’m getting out my maps of the world. Will you be my witness and travel companion? From Georgia to Gallup, Greece to Gibraltar, I’m determined to go to my grave without taking another wrong turn.
Here we are (my daughter and I) in the lovely new Fred Meyer store in Meridian, Idaho, last Saturday, with our new lovely towels, making new lovely friends.
(Pssst, gingham towels. My inspiration? My collection of gingham aprons, of course.)
In this photo, I had asked those in attendance if anyone had any duct tape in their purses. The young woman on my right just happened to have …
Good morning Canada!
From my hotel window, I looked down on the Toronto City Hall with its extensive vegetable garden on the roof. How cool is that?
This is the second time we’ve stayed in the Marriott just off Trinity Square—a church that has been surrounded …
Laurie Dimino says: Looks like such a lovely city! I have never been, but your post has made me add it to one of the places I’d now like to see.
Thank you for the photo journey.
Hugs,
Winnie Nielsen says: My husband and I visited Toronto and it is a very cool city! We loved all of the diversity of old and new mixed together. And for sure the Canadians are lovely people and getting about in Canada is so easy because people are friendly and helpful. I loved all of the photos you shared and so happy that your trip was a success!
Kathy S says: Thank-you for sharing your photos of Toronto. I live a couple of hours away from the city. It’s a very interesting place. So glad you and your family enjoyed your stay.
Look what pulled up to our B&B this past weekend. Adorable! A glamping couple from Washington stopped here to spend a couple of nights. They were ready for one of our hot outdoor bathtubs and campfire organic breakfasts.
Winnie Nielsen says: What a totally adorable trailer!! The couple must be having a fabulous summer tooling about. I am always amazed at how accommodating these little homes on wheels can be. And the owner has glammed it up so perfectly too. No doubt, they enjoyed all of your B&B hospitality. Ahhh, those organic campfire breakfasts must have been a slice of heaven!
PS How am I doing with the restrained use of those tempting !!!!! Points?? Ha!
MaryJane says: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
Custom glampers reflect the fun part of their owner’s personality. LOVE to look at all the indiviual touches of who they are. This little honey is a DOLL. My dream is to see MJF HOMEbase…and I can’t imagine doing it in my trailer. MAyyyyyybe someday :o)
Cathy says: Oh my goodness!! I love their trailer, what fun that must be!! Makes me want to go out and find an old trailer to fix up, are they the original owners? Thanks for sharing!!
Ace says: Hi Cathy,
Yes, totally rockin’! Just a little FYI, Megan and MJ are in Toronto making in-person appearances (they are at the Sears in the Eaton Centre, on Friday, June 22), and they will get back to ya when they return. 🙂 -ace
I want one! I want one! Did anybody get that? I want one!!!!!!! Christmas! Birthday! Anniversary! Just get me one of those!!!! PLEASE!!!
My daughter, Megan, and I are making two in-store appearances in June. We’ll be at …
Heidi Bee says: Wow! I can’t believe you will be in Toronto. I live in Ottawa but this might call for a road trip 🙂 Looking forward to it!
Kathy S says: My daughter and I are making plans to be in Toronto that day. Can’t wait! 🙂
MaryJane says: Wonderful news!!!! We aim to pamper. See you soon Kathy!
Kathy Shaughnessy says: It was so nice to meet you and Meg and Lucas in Toronto! It’s not exactly farm country, but we had a farmgirl experience. 🙂
Laurie DImino says: Awwhhhhhh…shucks, can you PLEASE come to New York??????? LOL
One day, I really am going to get to meet y’all, I’ve promised myself!!!
Safe travels!
Hugs,
Laurie
MaryJane says: We do come to NYC on occasion. Let’s stay in touch! Would love to meet you Laurie.
What an awesome postcard! Big thanks to Birdie #1301, CJ Armstrong’s daughter
(CJ was our Sister of the Year 2010), for making this postcard
and putting a HUGE smile on my face. 😀
Thanks for posting that pic, Mary Jane! It was an AWESOME “Tent-Glamping” time for Robin and me. That big beautiful saharo cactus was an “attraction” out the back door of our glamp-canopy! And, the saharo cactus grows ONLY in the Sonoran Desert and in the spring has beautiful white blossoms on the very tippy-tops of the main section and all of the “arms” of the cactus.
CJ
MaryJane says: Well, thank YOU for sending. And thanks for giving me “license” to publish your other pic in upcoming mag. Front and center.
Really? “front and center” . . . how fun!!!
“Birdie” and I are about to embark on another “tent-glamping” adventure, the first week in July, right here in COOL, COLORFUL Colorado.
Yup and yessiree . . we’ll be posting pics of that in Outpost!
Thanks again!
CJ
We hope you all had a most fabulous National Glamping Weekend. You can see pictures from our trip to Coeur d’Alene here. Turns out, our little glamping idea has gone world wide. In the midst of …
Winnie Nielsen says: Marking it on my calendar and starting the savings for airfare and car rental!! Woohoo!!!!
Megan Rae says: Can’t wait to meet you Winnie!!
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Continuing from my last post, G is for the way you glamp with me …
Here’s what was left of our glamping clan for National Glamping Weekend. Sadly, this was taken as we were packing up to head back home on Sunday.
Winnie Nielsen says: It all looks like such a fabulous weekend event!! Love those matching T-shirts too. They are just adorable!! Banana bread french toast over the open fire?? That sounds delicious! I hope you will sponsor this event again next year so those of us on the other side of the US can plan ahead and save up to come.
MaryJane says: Hold that date! We’ll be there, the first weekend in June. (June 1 & 2 I think.) There are little cabins to rent for those without trailers/tents. One of the Sisters (who came from Nevada) flew into the Spokane airport and rented a car. Easy. We’ll get the details up on http://www.internationalglampingweekend.com sometime in July. Would LOVE to have you Winnie.
It looks like you had such a great time. I hope to join you, some other time. I love the T-Shirts!
Lynnie C. says: Those of us from The Loyal Order of the Glamper, Midwest Division, also had a fabulous time! I wish I could post pictures from our “Fabulous Flamingos” contest – we had everything ranging from a baby Fla. in a diaper to a five foot inflatable – but THAT is something I can’t figure out! Matching T’s and Banana Bread French Toast sound grand for next year! Thanks for the inspirations, MaryJane! Love ya!
MaryJane says: Lynnie!!!!! So good to hear from you, the glamping MADAME herself!!!!! We are one:) A baby flamingo in a diaper? You trend setter you.
Buy props used in MaryJane’s books and magazine!
5% of profits will benefit www.firstbook.org, a non-profit that provides new books to children from low-income families throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Here’s how:
MaryJane will post a photo and a description of a prop and its cost along with a few details as to its condition here: https://shop.maryjanesfarm.org/MaryJanesCurations. It’s a playful way to be the new owner of a little bit of farm herstory.
What a perfect gift! The event sounds like just a whole lotta farmgirl fun for everyone. Meeting the people who make up the “FarmGirl Nation” must be very rewarding. It is always more meaningful when there is a face to the concept inspired from the farm and office. Willie’s new friend is adorable and no doubt he is ecstatic to have such a beautiful new porch sittin’ friend!
Sooooooooooo lovely to make new friends. The woman who made Willie’s new friend is a rising star. Here’s what her card says: Kathie’s Karacters: A Handmade work of Imagination by a Fibre Artist who never stopped believing that characters in childhood tall-tales and dreams could possibly be real … Kathy Kinney, kathielayne@yahoo.com. She is from Vale, Oregon.
Hi MaryJane ~ I was there on Saturday and had so much fun! (that’s me, with you and Meg, 7th picture down). I really enjoyed your talk, and it was a great pleasure to meet you both. Thanks so much!
Mary Jane,
The dolls are precious! I’m an Idaho gal myself, although living in Kent, WA for many years now. The Northwest Idaho Panhandle is where my heart thrives…thank you for all your inspiration, creativity, and hard-work!
Oh Queen Bee and buzzin’ beauty Meg..how this pushes my happy-happy to no end!!! Blessings and love always, ~yours…j
Hi Meg,
It was a great pleasure to meet you and your mom this past weekend at the new Fred Meyer in Eagle. The event was so much fun! I have been a subscriber to MaryJanesFarm for the past two years, and a member of the Farmgirl Sisterhood for the past year now, and I just love both. I was thinking over the weekend why the magazine and the Farmgirl Sisterhood appeal to me so much:
I have been a stay-at-home mom for 6 years now, and I have never been happier than I am now, being home with my boys, ages 5 and 9. That being said, I think it is easy for homemakers to lose their identity at times – – lose track of their creative side or simple things that bring them joy, outside of all the responsibility that motherhood and homemaking entails. Each issue of MaryJanesFarm gives me new things to try, new things to think about, and lots of great articles to read. The Farmgirl Sisterhood encourages me to be creative, and to even try things that are outside of my comfort zone. I think they both help to keep me balanced and not lose sight of the many additional things in life that I love, especially when life becomes hectic.
So, thank you for the wonderful time this past Saturday. What a lovely memory I will have from that day!
Thank you for sharing your stories and new Home Towels and Linens with us yesterday in Meridian. My friend Kathy and I came from the Ontario/Vale Oregon area to see MaryJane and what a wonderful experience indeed. We were overwhelmed with excitement to be in attendence; and…WOW! what fun we had! The special sharing of stories, crafts, gifts and inspirations left me with a sense of belonging and down to earth goodness in my soul 🙂 I love the magazine, books and wonderful ideas shared through the publications so very much. Thank you for inviting all of us to join in the fun! We look forward to many more opportunities to share and be inspired!
I second that! It was such a pleasure for my friend, Delhie and I to meet you and your mom on Saturday. The both of you wear the apron of humility so beautifully it shows in such kindness, gentleness and hospitality.
Thank you sooo much for the gift bag of treasures. When I opened up the chocolates I was
very surprised to find the gorgeous postcards. Did you know that dark chocolate help our
brains feel happy, and what woman doesn’t need that? So keep up the good work. The chocolate is yummy, I am looking forward to trying the lavender.
I have the best mom and 3 sisters and we are each others best friend, so it is my pleasure to add you and you mom to my sister list.
I was overjoyed at your mom’s response to her MaryJane doll, my motive was to bring her encouragement and joy and as shy and nervous as I was to present her with the doll, I am so glad I didn’t talk myself out of giving it to her.
I hope you come this close again sometime and I would love to come for a visit and stay at the B&B.
Be Blessed mightily, in the most precious and beautiful name of my Jesus.
Wow! What a fun hour I had getting to be a part of the Fred Meyer MaryJane book signing event. So many great stories, giveaways and encouraging remarks to make a woman feel important and valued. Thank you for coming MaryJane and Meg.
I’ve been a fan for about 6 years. Raised in the country on 10 acres with animals, gardens, fruit orchard, sewing and cooking from scratch, camping. You name it. Your whole lifestyle endorsement of those type of things frees me up a bit more to be myself.
To be honest, I went to Fred Meyers Saturday with my daughter, Heather Arnett, just to keep her company. She was so-o-o-o excited about meeting your Mom. So much so that she delayed her camping trip with her husband and two little boys by one day so she could attend (she drove to their camp site after your event).
I was blown away with the presentation. You both were wonderful, and I loved it. I was raised on a farm in Maine. I no longer live on the farm but do still live in Maine. My husband and I recently bought a home in Emmett so we can spend a few months a year near Heather and her family. Your magazine made me fondly remember my days on the farm and also visiting my grandparents’ farm in Canada. How I miss the simple life of those days. It makes me so happy that my daughter, though living in the “city”, tries to bring the farm to the city.
I plan to subscribe to your magazine once I return to Maine in about a month and also plan to give my sister a gift subscription for Christmas. My new (blue) towel from your line looks wonderful in our refurbished bathroom.
Thank you for your presentation and for being so personable!
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