A functional and BEAUTIFUL pantry is an essential part of any home. Be it a cottage, farmhouse or country home - a pantry must function like a workhorse. BUT it can also be simply pleasing to the eye. Antique or heirloom treasures special serving dishes, glassware, artwork, copper, baskets, glass jars are all functional AND beautiful. Foods like canned goods, dry goods and staples can all function as natural beauty too. A Timeless Pantry is a...
The holiday season is the perfect time to transform your home into a warm and inviting winter wonderland. Classic Christmas decorations never go out of style and bring a sense of nostalgia and...
Join us in this festive video as we prepare to transform our spaces into a cozy Christmas home! Learn how to create a stunning DIY advent “wreath” using natural elements, and get inspired in...
Transform your family holiday dinner into a whimsical, fun-filled “Grinchmas” celebration inspired by Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. With a touch of creativity and a sprinkle of...
Creating a welcoming porch can elevate your home’s curb appeal, and one of the key elements is the railing. A well-designed railing not only enhances safety but also adds character to your outdoor...
Welcome, do you all remember back in 2001 when I shared my kitchen, dining room and pantry mood boards? Well I sure do! I remember searching the web, saving ideas and pictures and dreaming up a...
Oh my word! Can ya’ll tell me WHY it has taken me so long to get some proper fall decor up. I’m in love with how my dining room turned out this year. I guess all I needed was a little thrift...
Come with me today as I share with you my Fall 2024 inspiration AND a recent thrift shop haul that gives me all the Fall vibes. Feel free to check out my Fall 2024 Milanote Mood Board below. Cool,...
Summer harvest season is upon us. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs. Praise God for this abundance! It is time to savor, gather and preserve all this goodness. Herbs are on my mind but I needed a...
Need ideas for a Garden Theme Birthday Party? Our baby girl turned 2 years old last week. They just grow so fast don't they? Because the weather, the garden and the back patio is beautiful right now...
Does a sexy dark wall color in a SMALL bathroom scare you? Don't let it. Dark walls - even black can be done. The resulting will be moody, intimate cozy, timeless and FABULOUS. Let share with you...
Gosh am I READY to share this project with you!! I started it and filmed it months ago but with moving and all it has been put on the back burner. Despite having to do this project TWICE because the...
Even though the Holidays can often be all hustle and bustle, it is nice to slow down focus on family and friends & just time together. Gift giving is part of all the fun but does NOT have to...
Having a well-stocked DIY Home First Aid Kit is such an important part of a home. Keep in mind that if conventional medications are not your thing a home medical/first aid kit could be stocked with...
Fall is nearly here! Planning and putting together Fall decor and making our homes cozy is just the best. A beautiful Fall wreath can really add something extra special to a Fall space. You could...
Decorating for Fall is one of my very favorite things to do to make my home feel warm and cozy. I love looking at all the beautiful wreaths, pumpkins and warm earthy colors of throw pillows and...
If you have been with me very long at all, you know how much I LOVE thrifting and finding antique treasures for my home. Beautiful doors give a home such character and charm. . . new doors can be...
Practical birthday gifts are just the best! This year my sister moved into a new home, had a new baby and still works FULL TIME. She would really like and certainly deserves a beautiful, welcoming...
Shopping for home decor can be expensive but you don't always have to buy brand new items at crazy prices. It is very possible to bring interesting character and personality to your home without...
Designing and dreaming continue this week! . . . I am working on my favorite spaces second to the kitchen - Bedrooms! I continue to draw on Timeless Traditional Decor in these spaces. This style is...
We are building a brand new home and I cannot tell you how excited I am. I have been planning, designing and dreaming about what it will be like and look like. I have had difficulty putting words to...
Wicker patio furniture has that classic, timeless style. It is simple but beautiful, inviting and incredibly comfortable at the same time. While there are gorgeous NEW wicker sets out there, there's...
Wooden kitchen tools have found a permanent place in my home. Salad bowls, wooden spoons and spatulas, cutting boards, rolling pins, butcher block. . . they are all essential WORKHORSES in my...
Non-toxic & Whole Food based The world we live in is full of toxins and artificial ingredients. We know this and I think most of us are looking for simple ways to limit our family's exposure....
In honor of SPRINGTIME, I have created a special Free Printable for all of you. This Spring Stationery for the Homemaker set includes: recipe card, shopping list, to-do list, note card, and gift...
In Northwest Montana the winters are long . . .oh so long. It is such a welcome blessing when the sun begins to shine again and the days become longer. To get us through the long, dark winter months...
This all natural essential oil salve is so versatile. I have used it with excellent results for all kinds of skin issues from eczema to acne, baby diaper rash to dry skin. My family's skin has been...
Gosh am I READY to share this project with you!! I started it and filmed it months ago but with moving and all it has been put on the back burner. Despite having to do this project TWICE because the wind knocked the door over and shattered it - I am ready and pleased to teach you How to Transform ANY Window into a Vintage Mirror. Thankfully this project is FAST, EASY and INEXPENSIVE - three of my favorite qualities in a DIY Project - Let's Do...
The holiday season is the perfect time to transform your home into a warm and inviting winter wonderland. Classic Christmas decorations never go out of style and bring a sense of nostalgia and...
Join us in this festive video as we prepare to transform our spaces into a cozy Christmas home! Learn how to create a stunning DIY advent “wreath” using natural elements, and get inspired in...
Transform your family holiday dinner into a whimsical, fun-filled “Grinchmas” celebration inspired by Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. With a touch of creativity and a sprinkle of...
Creating a welcoming porch can elevate your home’s curb appeal, and one of the key elements is the railing. A well-designed railing not only enhances safety but also adds character to your outdoor...
Welcome, do you all remember back in 2001 when I shared my kitchen, dining room and pantry mood boards? Well I sure do! I remember searching the web, saving ideas and pictures and dreaming up a...
Oh my word! Can ya’ll tell me WHY it has taken me so long to get some proper fall decor up. I’m in love with how my dining room turned out this year. I guess all I needed was a little thrift...
Come with me today as I share with you my Fall 2024 inspiration AND a recent thrift shop haul that gives me all the Fall vibes. Feel free to check out my Fall 2024 Milanote Mood Board below. Cool,...
Summer harvest season is upon us. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs. Praise God for this abundance! It is time to savor, gather and preserve all this goodness. Herbs are on my mind but I needed a...
Need ideas for a Garden Theme Birthday Party? Our baby girl turned 2 years old last week. They just grow so fast don't they? Because the weather, the garden and the back patio is beautiful right now...
Does a sexy dark wall color in a SMALL bathroom scare you? Don't let it. Dark walls - even black can be done. The resulting will be moody, intimate cozy, timeless and FABULOUS. Let share with you...
A functional and BEAUTIFUL pantry is an essential part of any home. Be it a cottage, farmhouse or country home - a pantry must function like a workhorse. BUT it can also be simply pleasing to the...
Even though the Holidays can often be all hustle and bustle, it is nice to slow down focus on family and friends & just time together. Gift giving is part of all the fun but does NOT have to...
Having a well-stocked DIY Home First Aid Kit is such an important part of a home. Keep in mind that if conventional medications are not your thing a home medical/first aid kit could be stocked with...
Fall is nearly here! Planning and putting together Fall decor and making our homes cozy is just the best. A beautiful Fall wreath can really add something extra special to a Fall space. You could...
Decorating for Fall is one of my very favorite things to do to make my home feel warm and cozy. I love looking at all the beautiful wreaths, pumpkins and warm earthy colors of throw pillows and...
If you have been with me very long at all, you know how much I LOVE thrifting and finding antique treasures for my home. Beautiful doors give a home such character and charm. . . new doors can be...
Practical birthday gifts are just the best! This year my sister moved into a new home, had a new baby and still works FULL TIME. She would really like and certainly deserves a beautiful, welcoming...
Shopping for home decor can be expensive but you don't always have to buy brand new items at crazy prices. It is very possible to bring interesting character and personality to your home without...
Designing and dreaming continue this week! . . . I am working on my favorite spaces second to the kitchen - Bedrooms! I continue to draw on Timeless Traditional Decor in these spaces. This style is...
We are building a brand new home and I cannot tell you how excited I am. I have been planning, designing and dreaming about what it will be like and look like. I have had difficulty putting words to...
Wicker patio furniture has that classic, timeless style. It is simple but beautiful, inviting and incredibly comfortable at the same time. While there are gorgeous NEW wicker sets out there, there's...
Wooden kitchen tools have found a permanent place in my home. Salad bowls, wooden spoons and spatulas, cutting boards, rolling pins, butcher block. . . they are all essential WORKHORSES in my...
Non-toxic & Whole Food based The world we live in is full of toxins and artificial ingredients. We know this and I think most of us are looking for simple ways to limit our family's exposure....
In honor of SPRINGTIME, I have created a special Free Printable for all of you. This Spring Stationery for the Homemaker set includes: recipe card, shopping list, to-do list, note card, and gift...
In Northwest Montana the winters are long . . .oh so long. It is such a welcome blessing when the sun begins to shine again and the days become longer. To get us through the long, dark winter months...
This all natural essential oil salve is so versatile. I have used it with excellent results for all kinds of skin issues from eczema to acne, baby diaper rash to dry skin. My family's skin has been...
Even though the Holidays can often be all hustle and bustle, it is nice to slow down focus on family and friends & just time together. Gift giving is part of all the fun but does NOT have to break the bank or be stressful. Let me share with you 10 DIY Christmas Gifts that would be perfect for a friend, coworker, teacher, neighbor or really for anyone. None of these gifts are too difficult and all are budget friendly. Join me on YouTube as I...
Wooden kitchen tools have found a permanent place in my home. Salad bowls, wooden spoons and spatulas, cutting boards, rolling pins, butcher block. . . they are all essential WORKHORSES in my...
This all natural essential oil salve is so versatile. I have used it with excellent results for all kinds of skin issues from eczema to acne, baby diaper rash to dry skin. My family's skin has been...
Having a well-stocked DIY Home First Aid Kit is such an important part of a home. Keep in mind that if conventional medications are not your thing a home medical/first aid kit could be stocked with more natural or herbal products. This is the beauty of a DIY First Aid Kit. It is customized to your family preferences and needs. As a Registered Nurse, Momma & proponent of Natural Living, I fall in somewhere in the middle. As a result, you...
Join us in this festive video as we prepare to transform our spaces into a cozy Christmas home! Learn how to create a stunning DIY advent “wreath” using natural elements, and get inspired in...
Oh my word! Can ya’ll tell me WHY it has taken me so long to get some proper fall decor up. I’m in love with how my dining room turned out this year. I guess all I needed was a little thrift...
As Homemakers there is a lot we have to manage and care for. Our clothing and the never-ending laundry piles that go along with it are no exception. It is easy to become overwhelmed by non-stop...
Practical birthday gifts are just the best! This year my sister moved into a new home, had a new baby and still works FULL TIME. She would really like and certainly deserves a beautiful, welcoming...
Wooden kitchen tools have found a permanent place in my home. Salad bowls, wooden spoons and spatulas, cutting boards, rolling pins, butcher block. . . they are all essential WORKHORSES in my...
It's that time again . . . when we feel the urge to make the insides of our home as sparkling fresh, clean and beautiful as the spring weather outside. A clean and organized refrigerator is a great...
Fall is nearly here! Planning and putting together Fall decor and making our homes cozy is just the best. A beautiful Fall wreath can really add something extra special to a Fall space. You could purchase one of those super expensive wreaths from Pottery Barn or Williams Sonoma. But let me help you SAVE money and create BEAUTIFUL and Natural Handmade Fall Wreaths. Here are 2 easy ways to put together a GORGEOUS Fall wreath. Where I Find Natural...
Looking to add a bit of festive flair to your holiday baking this year? Why not try making a cinnamon twist Christmas tree from scratch? This delicious and eye-catching treat combines the warm,...
The holiday season is the perfect time to transform your home into a warm and inviting winter wonderland. Classic Christmas decorations never go out of style and bring a sense of nostalgia and...
Join us in this festive video as we prepare to transform our spaces into a cozy Christmas home! Learn how to create a stunning DIY advent “wreath” using natural elements, and get inspired in...
Transform your family holiday dinner into a whimsical, fun-filled “Grinchmas” celebration inspired by Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. With a touch of creativity and a sprinkle of...
As the air turns crisp and the holidays approach, few things can capture the spirit of the season quite like the warm, aromatic scent of mulled wine or cider. The key to these heartwarming...
When the holiday season rolls around, it’s hard to resist the classic gingerbread cookie. Its spicy warmth and festive shapes have made it a seasonal favorite for generations. But if you’re...
There’s something magical about a homemade sugar cookie. They’re simple, yet comforting, with just the right balance of sweetness and texture. But when you make Gramma’s Tender Crisp Sugar...
Welcome, do you all remember back in 2001 when I shared my kitchen, dining room and pantry mood boards? Well I sure do! I remember searching the web, saving ideas and pictures and dreaming up a...
Oh my word! Can ya’ll tell me WHY it has taken me so long to get some proper fall decor up. I’m in love with how my dining room turned out this year. I guess all I needed was a little thrift...
When it comes to baking, few desserts evoke nostalgia quite like apple pie. The comforting aroma of cinnamon and baked apples brings back memories of family gatherings and holiday celebrations. But...
There's something deeply comforting about a pot roast. It’s the kind of meal that, after hours of slow cooking, fills your kitchen with a warm, savory aroma, and when you finally sit down to eat,...
Oh man let me introduce you to hands down BEST soft & chewy oatmeal cookie you have ever eaten. These cookies are just so good. The tart cranberry and creamy white chocolate make them an extra...
Charcuterie boards are beloved by hosts and guests alike AND for good reason! They look super fancy but truthfully they are not difficult at all. With a few easy steps and gorgeous finishes (like...
Even though the Holidays can often be all hustle and bustle, it is nice to slow down focus on family and friends & just time together. Gift giving is part of all the fun but does NOT have to...
My husband claims this recipe is HIS but I have made them this way for years . . . shhhhh . . . It's okay, he's very proud of his "creation" and who wouldn't be?! They are creamy but also fluffy....
Pumpkin, pumpkin - all things pumpkin. This time of year we enjoy pumpkin everything. Pumpkin sweet, pumpkin savory . . . Today I have pumpkin chili in the InstantPot and I am snacking on Homemade...
You do not have to bake homemade bread or really to cook at all to be a Homemaker but there is NOTHING quite like the aroma and flavor of fresh bread. With grocery stores shelves not exactly...
Decorating for Fall is one of my very favorite things to do to make my home feel warm and cozy. I love looking at all the beautiful wreaths, pumpkins and warm earthy colors of throw pillows and...
This warm, sweet fruit crisp with a crunchy, cinnamon oatmeal topping is just the BEST. As the weather begins to cool slightly apples, pears, peaches and even plums ripen and a Fall Harvest Fruit...
(FREE Printable label included) Fire Cider is a pungent, spicy mix of apple cider vinegar and honey infused with warming herbs and citrus. It has a decidedly pungent - sweet - hot flavor, like...
This fudge caramel coffee cream tart is perfect for Valentine's Day or any day worth celebrating. It is a NO-BAKE recipe so not only is it delicious it is EASY. Oreo cookie crust, fudge ganache,...
This easy French Toast Casserole is creamy and delicious and simply THE BEST EVER. As a bonus, it is so versatile. It can be made with different bread options, and served so many different ways....
