Carolina in the Summer

Sunflowers growing in the garden.

I love the smell of Carolina in the summer. When the sun is low and the peepers holler, the fragrance of the living earth rises and fills the air…

Fully Alive

A butterfly on an orange flower.

I feel sometimes like a collector. Waking up early, turning off the alarm before it has a chance
to rip through the still morning, brewing coffee in a dark and sleeping kitchen, I pocket the
treasure of being alive.

I Will See You Soon

A little boy holding a chicken.

You see, there isn’t much left of a mother after everyone has had their share. And the piece I had, I wanted to keep, to put my name on it and place it on a high, safe shelf, out of reach of tiny, grasping hands.

The Art of Hosting Well

A woman mixing stuffing with her hands.

The art of hosting well is something that’s learned over time. Most people I know aren’t incredible hosts (or hostesses) on their first try. If you’re anything like me, you may shy away from hosting because of social pressure, being an introvert, or having a “messy” house. But I’m here to say hosting has its many benefits as well.

The Garden

A dog in the cottage garden.

The garden is the earth well loved, the very wild cultivated with rhythm and fidelity…

Dealing With Seasons of Overwhelm

A willow tree next to two large greenhouses.

Inevitably, we all deal with seasons of overwhelm in our lives. My overwhelm may not look a whole lot like your overwhelm, but these seasons must be handled with care.

Barefoot in the Garden

Window greenhouse surrounded by a cottage garden.

Of all the pains I’ve known, of loss and heartsickness and physical woe, I have yet to find a pain that is not made a lighter load…

The Home Dairy (Raising Dairy Animals)

A pail of fresh milk in a bucket from the cow.

When it comes to raising a dairy animal at home, there are many things to consider. In this post, I’m breaking down the types of dairy animals, things to consider when choosing an animal, milking tips, and things to know before bringing your dairy animal home.