"AS YOU WISH!"
By, Cheryl Harwell Bailey

"Castle Petite"

Nov. 8, 2006 we moved into our brand new house. 
 This home is like no other! Randall built it with his own 2 hands. 
 I drew the “plans,” and Randall built the house. We worked on it together.
 It is the only home we will ever build. I drew the plans 25 years before it was built.
 I placed the furniture in the rooms of the plans, a long time ago.
 It gives me goose bumps when I ponder this blessing. 
How can anyone but the Lord God fulfill such a dream?


We named it "Castle Petite!"

It sits on 3 and a half acres, surrounded by a forest of trees.
 Cedar, Oak, Maple, Poplar, Dogwood etc. A beautiful creek runs through it. 
Wild flowers of Queen Anne’s Lace, Lady Slippers, Pansies, Violets, are everywhere.
 We see wildlife on a daily basis, which we never tire of. 
So many kinds of colorful birds, it is impossible to be bored!

I can hardly comprehend it all. The “House” my dearest darling built for us!
 The “Home” God gave us. I am humbled and so very grateful.

"Master Bed Chamber"

By, Cheryl Harwell Bailey

Those who have known us "forever," will tell you,

our linens, spreads, and duvet cover

 have been the same for 30 years.

 Soft, comfy, and in need of the occasional mending.

 I wash them, and hang them outdoors to dry. 

"Chintz," and "Barkcloth," hardly ever wear-out! 

I hope they never do.

Some ask, "why don't you get something in style?"

 This is "My Style!"

 I think we've had it so long, 

it may be back in style anyway! 

The "Snuggery"

By, Cheryl Harwell Bailey

The sofa's were purchased for the "Parsonage,"

 in California over 30 years ago. 

Yes, they are the blue ones.

When the couches were over 20 years old,

 they were to be thrown out. I rescued them.

 I shampoo them once a year.

 Machine washable, Target's "Simply Shabby Chic,"

 barkcloth slipcovers, $20.00 from eBay.

 Kid and dog proof!

 Should last another 30 years!

  

The "Scullery"

By, Cheryl Harwell Bailey

The "Kitchen Sink," is over 100 years old. 

Deep enough on one side to bath babies and puppies! 

Randy and Dad built all the cabinets, and plate racks. 

I painted them in easy to wash, English oil base enamel. 

The "Dessert Rose," Franciscan dishes, are a cherished gift from my friend "Rosemary Spencer!"

I purchased the lamp shades at the "Dollar Tree," and covered them.

 I bought the "Chandeliers," on sale at "Walmart!"

The "Early American" Pine Hutch has been handed down to me from my "Mother," who inherited it from her "Mother!"

The floors are simply 1" by 12" by 12' pine boards, secured with cross cut nails, 

stained and varnished. Putting the floor in, was a family affair. 

All of us hammered, leaving blood, sweat and tears in its crevices. 

The real "Fireplace" saves us lots of money. We have an abundance of wood. 

What I love the most, is how cozy it is. 

Meet the "Hens." Mimi, Dolly, Fanny, Dixie, and Ruby.

"With God all things are possible!"

"And they lived.....

"Happily Ever After."

True Story