Daniel’s Journey to Beulah

A man making coffee in a coffee shop.

Let me introduce you to Daniel and share the special place he holds in our lives. Plus, he’ll be sharing a bit about his journey to Beulah, our coffee roasting business we’re opening up here in Batesburg, SC.

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…