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December

December 31, 2024 hardwarelifewife Leave a comment

A brief dusting of snow began December 2024, making me long for a bit more.

December marks the beginnings of the winter season. Winter… a time of perseverance and optimism for spring will come.

December, Christmas is near.

Random Happenings

You never know what you will find in the middle of a grocery store parking lot!

Christmas at Home 2024

**Fresh Mistletoe for Christmas! Thanks to Kim Reid for the adventure!**

**New additions this year to my green plants to add a festive flare, pine cones and berries for the holiday season**

**Our Christmas clock is a family favorite**

This Christmas was the first year we put our inflatable back out in several years. Our sweet little neighbor has enjoyed it so much this year. Our original “Snowy” the polar bear was injured by heavy rain earlier this month. Santa was our quick find as a replacement.

**Cookie watching over her neighborhood**

Thank you to everyone who has followed along my year long photographic journey in 2024 exploring the everyday life of #thehardwarelife. I’m excited about new opportunities in 2025! Coming soon, the Favorites of 2024 revisited. Stay posted on the blog.

Wishing y’all a very happy New Year!

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November

December 3, 2024 hardwarelifewife Leave a comment

This November has been a month of contrasts. Warm weather marked the beginning of the month and ended the month with colder than normal temperatures.

I think you will see some definite contrast in some of the photos captured this month. The leaves are beginning to fade away as compared to the glorious autumn colors of last month’s photo gallery. November brings us a time to reflect on our blessings.

My joy this year has been found in finding Blessings in the simple things we have in our lives, like capturing a sunrise moment. Each day brings unique moments and experiences.

May you be blessed this holiday season with Thanksgiving in your heart each & every day. Happy Holidays!

First Fire of the season! About month later than usual.

**Glorious Beauty**: this old, majestic and mature tree is one of the last ones to lose leaves in our neighborhood.

**Golden Hour:** I must admit I’m not a fan of the time change but the Sunsets have been glorious at Wilkes County Hardware this month.

**Blooming Beauties** Hard to believe that flowers were still blooming in early November

**Jack Frost:** Heavy frosts set in finally in later November, the sun quickly melts it away

**Sunshine Seeker:** Joy enjoys a nap in the morning sun

**Hometown Holidays:** November kicks off the holiday season with Light Up Downtown.

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July

July 31, 2024 hardwarelifewife Leave a comment

A bit of magic of the summer season integrated into my photographic lens from this past month. I have truly enjoyed the simplicity of the photographic blog posts each month that I began earlier this year. Photos do tell their own story. July, it’s been a warm month… in memories and temperatures. Thanks for tagging along with me!

I have linked a few other blog posts from this month in here as well. Take your time with this one folks and find all the other blog posts within, coming back to them as you can. I so appreciate your continued support! I hope you enjoy these special July memories in photographic form.

A Walk Around Kerr Scott

**A Walk By the Lake …** If you didn’t get a chance to read Rooted in Wilkes yet, I hope you will get a chance to do so soon!

Home

**A peak inside a blooming Crepe Myrtle**

**Peaceful, Easy Feeling… Morning Sunrise**

Friday Flower Fun at Wilkes County Hardware

**First Flower Friday… success! See you again August 9th!!!**

North Wilkesboro Greenway

Blue Ridge Parkway

In The Kitchen

Southern Sides for the BBQ Grilling Season

**Fresh local peaches** 🍑 **are the best!**

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June Memories Photographed

June 27, 2024 hardwarelifewife Leave a comment

The month of June is the gateway to Summer. Here’s a glimpse of summer so far in the hardware life.

A bit of sunshine and color… totem pole is complete! A huge Thank You going out to Kim Reid for her patience and expertise, this came together beautifully! And yes, your local hardware store can help you with this project! More to come on this later!!

The Mountains are calling and I must go….

**Good morning Blue Ridge Mountains Sunrise in progress**

Other June Favorites

An Overview of Hardware Store Happenings in June

**New summer t-shirts are selling fast!**

**Anyone ready for some homemade ice cream???** Southern Summer… Making Homemade Ice Cream

**Restock of Goat Milk Soap! This product is an amazing seller!!!**

**Blue Door Houses and more, by Kim Reid… these are selling quickly!**

**Mid June brought drought like conditions…** Summer Watering Tips

**Ready for canning season??? We got y’all covered!**

**Reset complete! Wow!!! What a job that was… moving cleaning, canning, outdoor grilling… but well worth it!!!**

**Pools are big part of summer season inside Wilkes County Hardware** Family Splashing Fun-Pool Days of Summer

Saturday morning bunny visitor. He had escaped from his cage from his home nearby the pool that we do daily maintenance for. After a few uncertain hours, we found his home! Thanks to all who reached out to help him get back home safely!

**This month has been a busy month in the garden/yard! Thanks for stopping by to pick up weed control, pest control options… and much more! Thanks for shopping local!**

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Majestic May

May 23, 2024 hardwarelifewife Leave a comment

Just simply marveling in the magic that May brings each year. The month of May brings an explosion of color and beauty as the glory of Spring fully emerges. Sharing a few of my photo favorites from this month’s captures.