A Year on Ladybug Farm by Donna Ball

Cici, Lindsay, and Bridget have been friends for many years. After Bridget's husband passes away, they decide to leave their lives in Baltimore, and buy together an old fixer-upper in rural Virginia. They arrive in the spring, full of optimism about being able to do each of their passions--Bridget-cooking, Lindsay-art, and Cici-being handy around the house. Despite the tranquil life, the women's resolve is tested as the home needs more and more repairs--and their bank accounts dwindle. Their agreement was to live there for a year, then re-assess the situation. As the year draws to a close, will they go back to their previous lives or stay put?