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One of the strongest desires that emerged for me out of the early years of the pandemic was the desire for more real, in-person connection and community. This was my motivation for founding my Cross Quarter Club in the winter of 2022. We have all heard the saying…
Read MoreThere is something about the ritual of making a cup of tea that transcends space and time. For thousands of years and all over the world, people have been combining leaves and hot water to create simple beverages that are deeply nourishing to both the body and soul.
Read MoreI tend to let mostly burned candles collect dust in a cabinet because it just feels too wasteful to throw them away, especially if they are in a beautiful vessel that could be reused or repurposed. I recently tested
Read MoreI’ve tried baking all different kinds of breads over the years, but the recipe I return to again and again is this simple and easy beer bread. It’s a one-bowl, quick bread recipe that requires no yeast or kneading and just 5 ingredients that you probably have in your pantry already.
Read MorePersonal style is how you express yourself through aesthetic choices. And if you’ve found your way to me and this blog post, this is likely something that’s meaningful to you. It’s a powerful thing to see yourself reflected in your home design. But it can also be tricky to know where to start.
Read MoreIt’s a choice. To see the beauty in the endings, as well as the beginnings. Samhain (October 31st) marks the end of the Celtic year, the end of the summer and of the harvest season. The end of one turn of the wheel and the beginning of a new one. This time is a sacred threshold between worlds, a liminal space
Read MorePresently is a little collection of my favorites things this season; simple joys and ideas worth sharing around the topic of living a more soulful, heart-centered life. In this autumn season, I am presently…Honoring my favorite season by going for stroller walks with my youngest a few times a week
Read MoreIt’s been two full years since I started living more seasonally, and in that time, a lot has become more clear for me. While our Western cultural ideals and societal structures teach us that progress is linear and our potential for growth is unlimited, the natural world
Read MorePickled vegetables are a favorite summertime snack of mine and with quick pickling, they are so easy to make yourself! Maybe you have memories of your grandmother or great grandmother pickling fresh vegetables during the summer
Read MorePressing flowers and leaves is a fun way to preserve a piece of your garden. I think many of us experimented with pressing flowers in a heavy book as children. It’s kind of magical
Read MoreMid to late summer is peach season here in Pennsylvania. I’m not sure if there is a more delicious fruit than a fresh picked, perfectly ripe peach! I wanted to make a recipe that incorporated locally grown peaches to celebrate the height of summer.
Read MoreA nicely organized and decorated shelf can be a charming addition to a room’s decor and functionality. Yet it can be tricky to find that perfect blend between practical storage and pleasing aesthetics.
Read MoreI love summertime for all its visceral experiences that bring me out of my head and back into my body. Like driving on back country roads with
Read MorePresently is a little collection of my favorites things this season; simple joys and ideas worth sharing around the topic of living a more soulful, heart-centered life. In this summer season, I am presently reading…
Read MoreAs seasonal living has become more of a priority in my life, I’ve come to see spring, summer, autumn and winter not as four, static, monoliths but a succession of mini seasons that blend and circle around each other.
Read MoreOver the years I’ve become known as a bit of a flower lady. I’m no professional florist but I did spend a lot of time studying floral design while writing my craft book. Gardening has only deepened my love of floral arranging
Read MoreBeeswax food wraps are a great, natural alternative to single-use plastic wrap. The beeswax coating creates a non-toxic seal and also has natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties to help keep food fresh longer.
Read MoreAt this time of year, the earth is bursting with flowers. My oldest daughter, Sage and I have been excitedly waiting for the wild violets in our backyard to bloom. Picking them has become one of our special activities we do together. We’ve made
Read MoreThere really is nothing like slipping into a nicely made bed at the end of the night! I want to be the kind of person who makes their bed every morning. So I’ve tried to make it as simple as possible for myself to have a stylish and comfortable bed with as little effort as possible.
Read MoreNothing about this is perfect. I planned the photoshoot for this journal around this beautiful old magnolia tree in my neighborhood. I referenced past photos in my camera roll to pinpoint a week that it would be in bloom
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