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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Cottage Renovation. Again.

“This is the time of month when you get really…” Stu reluctantly stated. “What?“, I replied? “What do I get?“ “Ambitious, honey. I was going to say ambitious about the…

Becoming A Morning Person.

I like quiet time. That’s the reason I’m a morning person. Unlike children who writhe and weep over forced rest time away from others, I relish in it. In fact,…

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…

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!

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…

On the Homestead: Home

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