Red Dirt Farm and Studio

A Joyful Creative Life

barn raisin’

Kim of Red Dirt Farm and Studio

Earlier this summer I received a wonderful gift.  Something I’ve always wanted.  It was hand-made by my dad so it couldn’t have been any better. Not really a barn – it is actually a Purple Martin house. Betsy Beagle supervises the installation. Dad and Mr. Cottage working on a plan. A job well done. A …

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threads

Kim of Red Dirt Farm and Studio

Threads that bind us together. Last weekend, Mr. Cottage treated me to a trip to a few craft and thrift stores. Honestly it isn’t an easy undertaking and I’m really lucky that he is so patient with me. New embroidery thread. The colors make me swoon. I always lose the color codes, and end up …

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retro re-do

Kim of Red Dirt Farm and Studio

From a box lot purchased at auction came the ugliest lamp ever. Or so I thought. I was going to give it to a friend that I thought would appreciate the design as it was.  But then I started envisioning a little face lift.  One thing led to another. It has been so blasted hot …

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