On the Homestead

It’s not always glamorous or clean, but at least life on the farm is entertaining, beautiful, and oh-so-delicious. Follow along with recipes, dreams and confessions, and garden growing here.

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Homeschool “Lessons” (or not)

Over the years we’ve been homeschooling, I’ve changed my philosophy to a more character and life oriented focus. My hope is that it will result in children that are sturdy….

Stone Fireplace Before & After

We redid our brick fireplace with local stone to create an old-world cottage fireplace… no demo required. I’m crazy about the old world feel it brings to the living room…

Amateur Photographer.

I’ve heard it said that if you aren’t embarrassed, looking back, on your first attempt at something than you didn’t start soon enough. Well, I can proudly say that I’m…

Farm Kid Chores by Age.

Just because my kids are cute (and they really, really are) doesn’t mean they get out of doing farm kid chores. In fact, their cuteness may even make things worse…

Life with ducklings.

A flock of little ducklings has taken up residence in my greenhouse. You think I’d be angry? You’d think I’d mind the noise and the mess? Turns out, life with…

Meringue with Chocolate.

The Elliott Homestead Cooking Community is a way for you to get brand new, whole food recipes delivered to your door every month. Every recipe is designed to be simple,…

French Lavender Love.

Around the farm, summer smells like soft peaches, freshly sliced tomatoes, and bundles of french lavender. Come along for the harvest, won’t you? There’s a sweet treat if you make…

July Cottage Gardens.

A photographic tour through the potager gardens in July.

Farmgirl Chic

Can a farmer be glamorous? Wear makeup? Dress like a lady? What’s with my lipstick and long eyelashes anyway? Watch the latest episode to see my answers.

Full Farmhouse Video Tour

Come watch a full farmhouse video tour! From the cottage kitchen to the rustic bathroom to our “master” bedroom (spoiler: it’s basically an oversized closet). Welcome!

Sexy Summer Skincare.

BIG PICTURE: We all want the same thing. Soft, sexy, supple, vibrant, dewy skin. Because when our skin looks that way, we feel better! We all know how a good…

Curried Lamb Chops with Jasmine Rice

The Elliott Homestead Cooking Community is a way for you to get brand new, whole food recipes delivered to your door every month. Every recipe is designed to be simple,…

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