Back again with butterfly wedding cake photos

Spring has passed, summer is waning, and fall is soon to arrive. It's hard to believe that so much time has passed! While I did mention a few months ago that my posts might become less frequent, I did not imagine that such a long time would pass before posting again. Life gets busy for …

Six months blogging, 6-“monthiversary”

Dear readers, Six months have passed since I began the blogging journey. A lot has happened in my life since the day I wrote my first post, and a lot has happened here at Susy's Home and Hearth, too. You'll find 33 of my original recipes, several posts on knitted items and DIY projects, several …

Spring is coming and other thoughts

Hello there! Is anyone else dreaming of spring? In some areas of the world spring is already in full swing. Here, where I live, the first day of spring is fast approaching but the weather is far from "springy". We had another sprinkling of snow last night. That isn't keeping me from thinking of nice …

Christmas around the corner

Christmas is really coming up fast. Thoughts of fir trees, red bows, and holiday baking have been dancing in my head. While autumn is my favorite season of the year, Christmas is definitely my favorite holiday. I know it's still a bit early to get going on some  of my Christmas preparations. It's definitely not …

Shining shoes on a rainy day

Are there still people who polish their shoes? It seems that with so many shoes being made of synthetic materials and with apparently fewer and fewer people having shoes repaired, that shoe polishing has also become less common. Today I polished my comfortable brown everyday shoes. I wear them often, so they need a shine …

Goodbye summer, hello autumn

My daughter and I took advantage of this beautiful fall day to take a leisurely walk to the nearby farm. The air was cool, the sun was warm, and the sky shone a beautiful cerulean blue. What a peaceful way to spend a late afternoon, observing the animals, feeling the soft breezes, and enjoying the …

Off to a good start

Home and Hearth Welcome   Autumn has just started, and being my favorite season of the year, it is a perfect time to start something new. Enjoy some of the simple charms of home through the photos, recipes, and thoughts I share.