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SHARE THE LOVE
Smelling a pot of pinto beans slowly simmering on a stove while impatiently waiting for a pan of cornbread to come out of the oven steaming hot, evokes memories of family history. It’s called comfort food for good reasons. Every old-fashioned homemade recipe is seasoned with love. Whether it’s love for a family member who’s…
Read MoreCabin Fever
Feeling restless from being stuck inside for the long, dreary, and cold days and nights of winter? Then you’ve probably got a touch of cabin fever. There’s no simple test for it and symptoms like decreased motivation, frequent napping and inability to concentrate are similar to middle adolescence, cabin fever can strike at any age.…
Read MoreAnatomy of a Sandwich
There’s a lot of skill involved with any construction. Constructing a cabin or constructing a sandwich, both offer unique building challenges. Making sure all of the pieces fit together perfectly requires a bit of engineering know-how. Precise placement of each ingredient determines whether you create a masterpiece, or something that leaves a bad taste in…
Read MoreOn A Roll….
I love West Virginia for many reasons. The rich history and folklore, the beautiful vistas in all directions, and the mix of interesting people living on its hillsides and up its hollers come to mind. With so much to love, you’d think it’d be hard to pick a favorite thing about the state. You’d be…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes with Mark Bowe
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Hey ya’ll. Who’s still star-struck from meeting the Barnwood Builders last month at the West Virginia State Fair? I know I am, and I already knew the guys – heck I even live with one of them. In case fair week didn’t quite quench your Barnwood thirst, I…
Read MoreWild and Wonderful
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Growing up in the wild and wonderful state of West Virginia, I come across beautiful plants and flowers every day; in the front yard, in the garden, and even on the side of the road. In WV spotting a dandelion or plantain leaf on the roadside is almost…
Read MoreSummertime, Summertime, Sum, Sum, Summertime
Hey y’all, Willow here. There is so much to love about summer, from trips to the river, the pool, the beach, and the barbecue. In my neck of the woods, the sweet waft of honeysuckle permeates the air and the dark nights are made more magical by the incredible show the fireflies put on when…
Read MoreMeet Willow
My name is Willow Ferguson. That last name sounds familiar, right? Yes, I am the daughter of Graham Ferguson, the monkey-like Barnwood Builder who is almost always found up high. Since birth, I have grown up among the green rolling hills of West Virginia and the calmness of the countryside. Ever since I was a…
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