From the Farmhouse

Grandpa Howard at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, Virginia
The Tunnel That Grandpa Showed Us
Natural Tunnel State Park, Duffield, VirginiaSome places find you. Others are given to you — passed down like a family heirloom by someone who loved them first.For us, Natural Tunnel... Read more...
Historic wooden watermill with cascading water surrounded by lush greenery in Pennington Gap, Virginia, photographed by Mary Mills
The Wheel That Started It All
Some designs begin with a sketch. This one began with a walk.We first discovered this hidden gem the way the best places are always found — through friends who loved... Read more...
Duck Pond in Pennington Gap Virginia with waterfall and weeping willows by Mary Mills
Where Country Roads Lead to Hidden Gems
When we lived in Virginia, our grandson Slater was just one year old. He loved it there — the barn, the horses, the chickens, the little gas station up the... Read more...
1890 Cowan Gristmill on Route 698 near Ewing Virginia with waterfall and rustic wooden structure
Country Roads, Take Me Home — The Story Behind the Cowan Gristmill Design
The personal story behind the Country Roads — Take Me Home tee, inspired by the historic 1890 Cowan Gristmill along Route 698 near Ewing, Virginia. Read more...
Historic old barn and silo in Virginia by Mary Mills
From the Farmhouse to Your Wardrobe: The Story Behind Mary's Creations
Hi, I'm Mary — photographer, nature lover, and the heart behind Mary's Creations. This is the story of how a love for farmhouse life and nature photography turned into a... Read more...