A simple, rustic recipe perfect for winter baking The Pecan Shortbread Bars As winter settles over the homestead and we shift into slower rhythms — hauling hay, prepping for colder nights, and making the house feel warm — I always find myself back in the kitchen baking something cozy. This recipe was born from a…
Brown Butter Pecan Shortbread Bars (A Simple Cozy Dessert)
Easy Homemade Coffee Rub Recipe (The Best for Ribs, Roasts, and Holiday Gifts)
Smoky, savory, and a little bit magical- the perfect coffee rub recipe for ribs, roasts, and more. There’s something so immensely satisfying about mixing up your own spice blends from scratch- especially one that smells this good. The rich aroma of ground coffee mingling with smoked paprika, garlic, and pepper just feels like cozy kitchen…
Making Space in Homemaking: How to Thrive at Home
When we think about homemaking, it’s easy to picture cozy meals, meaningful family moments, and creative projects that bring beauty and joy into our lives. We all want to thrive at home. But for many of us, there’s something standing in the way of that vision: our messy homes. The piles of laundry, the cluttered…
How to Get Your House Under Control When You’re Overwhelmed by the Mess
When Your House Is Out of Control (And You Don’t Know Where to Start) We’ve all been there. The laundry is piling up, the dishes are breeding in the sink, and every surface seems to be covered with… something. When your house feels like it’s completely out of control, it can be incredibly demoralizing. You…
Slow Decorating: How I’m Creating a Cozy, Beautiful Home Over Time
Learning to Love the Process Slow decorating has been on my mind as I’ve been slowly cleaning, decluttering, and trying to reclaim our home. I’ve found myself dreaming of all the ways I want to update and decorate. (It’s funny how uncovering things makes you want to improve them.) New paint colors, cozy nooks, old-world…
How to Savor Summer: Embracing Beauty Even When It’s Uncomfortable
Let’s be honest. Summer isn’t always sunshine and smiles. It’s hot. It’s humid. The bugs are relentless, the kids are loud, and your shirt has been stuck to your back since 10 a.m. And yet… somehow, it’s still magical. There’s something deeply beautiful about this messy, lively, sensory-overloaded season. In this post, we’re talking about…