Monday, February 16, 2015

Wisconsin Barns and Good Fences


This photo is straight from my cellphone. I loved the bright blue sky that set off that white barn, which belongs to our neighbors. You might be able to tell from the flag that Saturday was a horribly windy(and cold, about minus 10 F.) morning.

Barn and milkhouse
A barn like this would probably have been built with 20-24 stanchions for milking cows and maybe a couple pens, one for small calves and one for larger heifers.

This photo was taken on the same property, but I'm not sure what this little shed is about. Almost looks like an old corncrib. See the beautiful fence and hill rising up in the background? I love the rolling hills of our neighborhood.



Cupolas, common to this type of barn.

***

I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day weekend.


 The littlest tulip lover


***

Check out my natural, handcrafted vegan soaps!
Buy any 5 or more, Get 1 FREE

French Lilac & Lavender

Thinking Spring!

...and more! Check out all my handcrafted soaps at



This post is linked to



 

 


at

61 comments:

  1. MadSnapperFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    adorable tulip lover.. and the barn is gorgeous.. me to on liking the rolling hills.. all those beautiful trees to.. your phone done good!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Dicky BirdFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Yes, it was windy here on Saturday. Love the barn too!

    ReplyDelete
  3. DebFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful barn and what a sweetie with the posies.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Buttons ThoughtsFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Your tulip lover is so adorable:) That is such a lovely barn and property. Could that little building near the rad be an old milk house so they could pick up the cans of milk? Hug B

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Cranberry MorningFebruary 16, 2015 at 9:13 AM

      Buttons, it doesn't show up well in the photo, but the building is open slats like a corn crib. The small part attached to the barn is the milk house. The milk cans would have been in an enclosed space, not in something as airy as the little shed. It's cute, isn't it!

      Delete
  5. TomFebruary 16, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Such a stately barn and the little tulip lover must be the apple of your eye. Tom The Backroads Traveller

    ReplyDelete
  6. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 16, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    The littlest tulip lover sure is sweet...and learning every day. Love seeing your spectacular countryside. My banner this morning was taken on our hike yesterday....what a difference! Sweet hugs, Diane

    ReplyDelete
  7. MichelleFebruary 16, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    That is a beautiful barn and, oh my, what a sweet, little babe.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Pamela GordonFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    You do live in a very beautiful area Judy. What a nice barn! And the view of the fence on the hill is lovely. Your little tulip lover is adorable! We had a good weekend and a blizzard. The usual. Haha. I hope you have a lovely day.

    ReplyDelete
  9. TexWisGirlFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    beautiful place and perfect little barn!!! sweet tot. :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. SusieFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Judy, You show the best barn pictures. That is a wonderful farm. That is a cutie pie admiring the tulips. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
    p.s. my mom would have loved some of that sweet soap.

    ReplyDelete
  11. podsoFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Cutest little tulip lover! And what a pretty view to have that barn as a neighbor. Brr it's cold where you are, and the wind makes it all the worse. Can't imagine what your wind CHILL was. I too appreciate the rolling hills compared to FLAT Illinois where I grew up.

    ReplyDelete
  12. JessFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Amazing photos taken on your mobile phone! I cannot even begin to imagine what 10 degrees minus feels like! The scenery where you live is stunning. Thanks for sharing.
    Jess xx

    ReplyDelete
  13. Margaret Birding For PleasureFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful barn shots and the tulip lover is cute.

    ReplyDelete
  14. NancyFebruary 16, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Your area is very picturesque!

    The photo of little tulip lover is simply precious.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Terri DFebruary 16, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Lovely photos, as always, and your little tulip lover is beyond adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  16. SuzanFebruary 16, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Your little tulip helper looks like you!! Too adorable.
    You have a wonderful cell phone to take such a lovely barn photo!!! It seems to be well kept!

    ReplyDelete
  17. RoseFebruary 16, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    That is a cute little tulip lover! And a big beautiful barn!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 16, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    Awww, the tulip picture is so sweet! The barn pictures are awesome! All the white, and the deeply intense blue sky blue sky!

    ReplyDelete
  19. eileeninmdFebruary 16, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    Oh my, how cute is that little tulip lover! Adorable! I love the views of your neighborhood. The barn and cupolas and rolling hills are all beautiful scenes.. Have a happy week ahead!

    ReplyDelete
  20. LauraFebruary 16, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Love your little tulip admirer… absolutely adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Arlene GFebruary 16, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    What a sweet babe in those footie pjs!!

    ReplyDelete
  22. JerraleaFebruary 16, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    I love the cupolas on that barn! You do live in a beautiful area.

    Your tulip lover is adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  23. MariFebruary 16, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Beautiful tulips and adorable tulip lover.

    The barn's neat.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Yogi♪♪♪February 16, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    That is a right handy barn. Very attractive and well maintained.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Red Rose AlleyFebruary 16, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Judy,
    Wisconsin barns and fences are so delightful. This white one is very charming. I do wish I could visit there someday. I see that you are selling your pretty soaps.

    Have a nice week.

    ~Sheri

    ReplyDelete
  26. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Beautiful barn! Almost regal. Your little tulip lover is very careful (did someone say not to touch 'em?)

    ReplyDelete
  27. Judy S.February 16, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Nice photos, Judy; it sure does look cold though. Hope you had a great weekend! Which one of your little cuties is the tulip sniffer?

    ReplyDelete
  28. ElizabethFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    I love your photos!

    ReplyDelete
  29. magnoliasnteaFebruary 16, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Love the barn with cupolas. I begged for one for our barn when we first moved here 22 years ago, but I'm still waiting... lol.
    What a tulip-loving doll! A blessing for sure. :)
    Have a great evening!

    ReplyDelete
  30. carol l mckennaFebruary 16, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Gorgeous wintry photography ~ love the barns!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

    ReplyDelete
  31. Linda @ Life and LindaFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Awwww, how very sweet indeed! Your little tulip lover is precious. Loved seeing the gorgeous barn and the photos.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Judy February 16, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    I love that top photo of the barn, and what a sweetie-pie :)

    ReplyDelete
  33. DianeFebruary 16, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    Wonderful pics!

    ReplyDelete
  34. DebbieFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    ohhhh i can't wait for the tulips to pop up in my garden!!! the barn is really beautiful!!!

    ReplyDelete
  35. Cheryl @ TFDFebruary 17, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    That is a lovely barn and the area you live in looks pretty, too. The little one is so sweet!

    ReplyDelete
  36. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:34 AM

    Wonderful shots.

    ReplyDelete
  37. Terri @ A Creative PrincessFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    That little tulip lover is adorable! Your phone takes great photos, Judy.

    ReplyDelete
  38. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    I think you win best day because you had that handsome little tulip lover AND photos of an absolutely wonderful barn.

    ReplyDelete
  39. TannaFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    Breathtakingly beautiful!! The contrast between the white and the crisp blue sky! Then, of course, it is all overshadowed by that cute tulip lover! ;) blessings ~ tanna

    ReplyDelete
  40. TheresaFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    SO pretty, the barn, the snow, the FLAG! OH MY GOODNESS! Love that picture! Sweet little one too:) Have a blessed day, HUGS!

    ReplyDelete
  41. VeeFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  42. VeeFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    In light of what I now know, my comment was unkind and insensitive. That child is adorable and to love tulips at such an early age shows great intelligence. Hunker down out there. Winter is not for wimps.

    ReplyDelete
  43. This N ThatFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    He's adorable..Beautiful winter scenes..

    ReplyDelete
  44. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 17, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    I love the cupolas on the top of this barn, Judy! I see you were gifted with lovely flowers for Valentine's Day--very pretty and i see a little one also liked them! :)

    ReplyDelete
  45. Debby RayFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Wow...awesome shots from the cell phone! I still have a dumb phone that doesn't take good pics at all...I keep my point-n-shoot in my purse all the time for these kinds of opportunities!

    ReplyDelete
  46. Linda W.February 17, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Nice barn! I'm loving your winter scenes.

    ReplyDelete
  47. BarbFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    Your landscapes are wonderful - as is your little flower lover!

    ReplyDelete
  48. IdaFebruary 18, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Brrr....It's a gorgeous barn though. I liked the shadows from the fence and the sunlight shining on the snow. Also that adorable tulip lover.

    ReplyDelete
  49. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    The sky looks so blue above the white snow!

    ReplyDelete
  50. The Furry GnomeFebruary 18, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Now that's a nice looking barn!

    ReplyDelete
  51. Celestina MarieFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    Oh your little tulip lover is too sweet. Love the barn pics in the gorgeous white snow. The flag waving is a wonderful photo. You took some great shots with your phone.
    Have a nice day.
    CM

    ReplyDelete
  52. 21 WitsFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Beautiful in your world, even though I can catch a chill off those photos! Brr! Baby it's cold outside. I adore you cutie pie, little tulip lover!

    ReplyDelete
  53. Carola BartzFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    The tulip lover is adorable!
    I always enjoy your barns so very muhc. I like rolling hills as well, and with that fence they look even lovelier.

    ReplyDelete
  54. ShugFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Such a big beautiful Barn and it looks awesome with the fence in front. Great capture of two interesting topics. Wish we had snow around here.

    shug

    ReplyDelete
  55. Amy BurzeseFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Cutest little tulip fan I've seen! And I love the rolling hills of your neighborhood too. Extra special in the snow. Thanks for sharing this week.!

    ReplyDelete
  56. LoisFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    Lovely pictures and I just adore the look of that barn! It has been windy here too and a bit colder than normal for north Florida. Nothing like your temps though!

    ReplyDelete
  57. PaulineFebruary 20, 2015 at 12:20 AM

    Just love that barn, so much more regal than anything you'd see in this country. And the little tulip lover - too cute!

    ReplyDelete
  58. J_on_tourFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    I'm not usually a fan of patriotic flags in pictures but that one certainly gives it a lift with the colour (sorry color !!) contrast to a different level.
    Lovely opener too.

    ReplyDelete
  59. Fun60February 25, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    Love the contrast of the white against the blue in that first photo.

    ReplyDelete
  60. MichelleJune 28, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    Hi Judy,

    I love the picture perfect white snow.
    But, I don't like the temps :)

    ReplyDelete

Hi! And thanks for stopping in at Cranberry Morning. I love reading your comments and visiting your blogs. I am unable to respond to No-Reply bloggers, so please make sure to enable your email address on your blog. Also, many Google+ blogs don't allow me to comment because I'm not a member of Google+. So, I'm not deliberately avoiding you, but Google+ is not commenter friendly.