Changing things up

                                                   

This Little farm house sits on acres of farm fields.  The size is not grandiose and the design is quite simple.  But in my mind it is grandiose and quite magnificent.  I can picture my Dad running through the fields with his sister, my great grandfather working in his print shop and my great grandmother sitting on the porch.   My Dad lived a short drive down the road but spent a lot of his time here.  It is my heritage and my Dad instilled that in us.  The farm has become a visual point to remember my Dad. He passed away very suddenly in April 2007.  The blog and shop were started from this memory and fittingly named after this beautiful farm.

I have been thinking lately about these reasons why I started the blog and store.  I worry so often how many or who is going to comment on blog or if anyone will purchase from my shop.  These are not the reasons why I first started.  It is very important for me to be authentic and to use this as a creative outlet .  So we are getting back to basics,  back to the drawing board.  When I first started "the little shop" I put a lot of what I thought "should" be there instead of what I "wanted" there.  So in the weeks  to come we will be CHANGING THINGS UP just a bit.

And for the whole reason I am here, the blog.  We have neglected it just a bit and I miss it.  So we have changed the name up a bit you can see above.  Weekly we will be bringing you Farm Fresh Ideas including decorating and craft pics, recipes, family pics I adore and a little shop talk.  So for me it is very important to be genuine to myself and that is what I am off to do.  Stay tuned for some Farm Fresh Ideas~

Bristol

Comments

[Lisa]

Hey Bristol~

What ever you put in that little store will be just great, Im sure.

Your dad would be so proud of you and your blog.. He has every right to be! I love it when people are passionate about the passed and the lovely family in their lives. Keep up the good work. Nice job hon!!
lisa
coastal nest

[Cindy (Junque Art)]

Bristol I admire you for being true to yourself and your Dad's memory! I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to see what's to come with "farm fresh ideas". Love it!!!

[jerusalem]

I am so excited to see where you go from here! I love a fresh start!

[Christine]

Wowzer!
rock on my 'vintage sista'!
You know my deal... just been feelin' the same thing..Thank you soo much for your kindness..
XO

[Chris]

I have always enjoyed your blog. I am really looking forward to what you have in store next.

Love the new name & the new banner!

[Lynn@thevintagenest]

Change the content and be true to yourself but don't ever change that name. I love Honey Bend Vintage. :)

[Karla]

Fabulous! I look forward to seeing what you are up to.
Karla

[BRANDY]

Hi! I was letting you know you won my blog giveaway. Just e-mail me with your address and I will ship it off.

Thanks so much,
Brandy Lavenderwolf7@yahoo.com

[Cindy]

Sounds wonderful! I will look forward to seeing what you do.

c

[jennifer]

Good for you Bristol and I am looking forward to it!!!! XO Jennifer

[Alisa]

The change sounds fantastic Bristol! Can't wait.

[Joy*The Vintage Rabbit]

Love the sentiment and your "Fresh" new ideas!!! You are so talented... It will be fantastic!!!

ox
Joy~

[Kim Caldwell]

Can't wait to see what you are up to Bristol. I think staying true to yourself is so important. Thanks for the reminder and more importantly the permission. Sometimes it can be hard not to focus on what everyone else expects first. . .

Hugs, Kim

[Kathy Jacobson]

Hi Bristol,

I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see all of the wonderful things you'll be sharing with us! I love the idea, and am so glad you are staying true to your heart and following your dreams!

XOXO
Kathy