On the Homestead: Home

Our early 1900’s house has been our little home for the past few years and in that time, we’ve dialed the timeline back by exposing hardwood floors, uncovering shiplap, and celebrating the quirks of this old orchard cottage. Watch the transformation as we celebrate what this “cottage style” has to offer.

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Going back to Alabama.

It’s been six long years since I set foot on Alabama sand. Six years since we said goodbye to the life that we built in Alabama.

Creating a Farmhouse Closet

We’ve now lived at Le Chalet longer than we’ve lived anywhere – at least, as a family. It’s been a hair over three years and that time has been spent…

Cooking Community: We’re coming for you!

Though it may have seemed quiet on the blog these past few weeks, always remember this: I’m a duck. Even though all may appear smooth on the surface, underneath, I’m…

It’s about to get real.

I was awkward as a teenager – though, let’s be honest, who isn’t? Heck, I was awkward in college. And early adulthood. Maybe I’m still quite awkward, but at least…

Seasons at the Farm: Year-Round Celebrations at the Elliott Homestead

One of my greatest frustrations as a blogger has been the inability to welcome you into my home. I enjoy sitting belly-to-belly with other individuals and hearing their stories over…

Homemade Herb Pasta with Ground Pork

It’s ironic, isn’t it, that the time of year when the earth is giving more than we can possibly enjoy, I can barely find it in my strength to cook….

Essential Oils For Skincare.

“That’s totally uncharacteristic of a homesteader.”, a neighbor stated. “To what?”, I replied. “To garden in red lipstick.”, he boldly proclaimed. “Says who?”, I laughed back. I’ve never been one for…

How to harvest raspberry leaves.

How to harvest raspberry leaves. There are small moments tucked into the daily waves of movement and noise when I sneak away. A worn, thrift-store basket tucked up under my…

How to store carrots and beets.

How to store carrots. The flowers of the spring have already bloomed and tucked back into the soil while the strong perennials take their place in the potager and greenhouse…

Einkorn Rhubarb Cake.

I don’t share every recipe that I make on the blog. Unfortunately, as much as I’d like to spend time photographing each dish, I’m sure my children would begin to…

Spinach and Parmesan Toast.

“Garden house”, as my friend Angela calls is, is a true struggle. While I’m bent over sinking carrot seeds into the soil, the interior of our cottage is somehow slowly…

Family Table is here!

Many of you have journeyed with us since the beginning of this blog. What feels like ages ago, Stuart and I were a newly married couple with a first born…

On the Homestead: Home

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