Is it the idyllic countryside, the homemade bread, or the cozy farmhouse decor that drives us to this lifestyle? Perhaps. Is it the focus on self-reliance and or the personal accountability that comes with “doing it yourself” (DIY) culture? Maybe. Or, is it a reactive response to cramped, city living. Yeah! I’m sure that’s part […]
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I wasn’t raised on a farm. Quite the opposite actually. And so, I’ve had to draw inspiration and hope from others that have helped show me that there’s another way. Here are the top five “farmommas” that have inspired me, encouraged me, and guided me. Someday, I hope I’ll get to meet, or chat with,
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In this busy season of life, I’ve found myself leaning more and more on baker’s yeast rather than using my own sourdough starter. I’m not proud of it. But I’m also not a purist. Instant yeast is perfect in a pinch I figure that a loaf of homemade instant yeast bread is still better than
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I first heard about Toups and Co from Jill Wenger’s Old-Fashioned On Purpose podcast. And then, I heard about them again from Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone. Suddenly, I was hearing about this organic skincare and makeup company everywhere and how much everyone was in love with their products. I’ll admit, I resisted their
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I can still remember having our first overnight guests (relatives from out of town) stay with us, and my Aunt referring to our farmhouse as “shabby chic.” It was not meant to be insulting–I knew that right away–but it did put a little ding in my armor. Because, her assessment was spot on. Our 100
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I’m not sure I would have taken the initiative to raise meat rabbits if we hadn’t stumbled into suddenly becoming the owner of four meat rabbits. During the final days of closing on our farmhouse, our realtor asked us if we wanted to keep the current owner’s rabbits. Without hesitation, I said yes. I must
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A heartfelt guide to embracing both motherhood and homemaking.
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Fixing up a fixer upper can come with its challenges, but here are ten ways you can find more joy in your farmhouse.
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Knowing how to host dinner is a forgotten art. Or, in my case, knowing how to host family and friends over for a meal is not a forgotten art but an untaught art. Over the last two years, I’ve learned a lot (both what to do and what not to do) and I can’t wait
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