One year ago, I wrote these words: “I’ve had trouble in the kitchen for a long time. Mark cooks amazing food because he loves the creative process. I cook so we don’t go to bed hungry. That (lazy? burnt out?) attitude has never sat well with me, though, and I really want to change.“ Last […]
For this month’s recipe, I wanted to try my hand at Hot Cross Buns, which are traditionally made on Good Friday. (This post shares some of the history behind it as well as a way easier version that I’ll be keeping in mind for busier seasons.) After I made the dough, the little kids helped […]
This post contains affiliate links. The weather outside is // As I look outside my window // I see so many partially finished projects! We have an ambitious list of things we want to get to this month, so we’re chipping away in between work and school and all of our other activities. This week, I’m […]
“Avenue of Poplars” by Vincent van Gogh As you know, I’m a cheerleader for being an active producer vs. a passive consumer and education definitely falls in that active category. (It takes effort to think/process new information!) I’m bringing back the Mother Culture Commonplace Book series (again) to share some of the things I’ve been […]
“Avenue of Poplars” by Vincent van Gogh As you know, I’m a cheerleader for being an active producer vs. a passive consumer and education definitely falls in that active category. (It takes effort to think/process new information!) I’m bringing back the Mother Culture Commonplace Book series (again) to share some of the things I’ve been […]
There are projects upon projects in process everywhere at the farmhouse! This hand-sewn quilt is a true labor of love and I can’t wait to share the story about it someday soon. Right now, I’m in the process of quilting it by hand, working on it little by little. I also pulled out a cross-stitch project […]
Dinner: A Love Story (affiliate link) has a lot of sentimental value for me. It was the catalyst for recording my monthly dinner plans and learning to love the art of cooking. It’s simple and approachable. Her directions for roasting an entire chicken and then making broth from the remnants is my absolute favorite. I was really […]
Birthdays, an anniversary, holidays and broken appliances galore – November really kept us on our toes this year! Week 70 (cont.): Thursday, November 1: Mark had a work event so we made english muffin pizzas and salad Friday, November 2: baked chicken breast with an oregano cream sauce and green beans Week 71: Saturday, November […]
A monthly project featuring ten photos throughout the day that show a peek into our extraordinarily ordinary life. Highlights from Friday, June 15, 2018: When the kids woke up, I got to share the exciting news that our newest baby cousin was born last night! We oohed and ahhed over his picture and cannot wait […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. I’m a little earlier than last year, but thought I would check in on my 2023 goals as we enter into the fourth quarter. This should be interesting… #1. START A BULLET JOURNAL […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. The weather outside is // As I look outside my window // Fall is in full swing. The morning temperatures are quite crisp now; I’ve had to pull out my big Carhartt for morning […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. #65. BLACKOUT by Marc Elsberg // ★★★☆☆ (amazon // bookshop) First line: “Piero Manzano hit the brakes as hard as he could and braced himself against the steering wheel with both arms as his Alfa […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. The weather outside is // As I look outside my window // The arrival of autumn is slowly making itself known around here – the leaves on the tulip poplars are falling and the […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. The weather outside is // As I look outside my window // The weather has been so incredibly hot and my enthusiasm for outdoor projects has dropped dramatically. On a positive note, my garden […]