There’s a certain point in fall when the air changes — the mornings bite a little harder, and it’s time to start buttoning things down. Around here, we call it gathering season. It’s less about decorating and more about getting ready to live well through the cold stretch ahead. 7 Practical Ways to Prepare for […]

Gathering Season: 7 Practical Ways to Ready Your Home for the Cold Months

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Fall Front Porch

There’s something deeply satisfying about crafting with what’s already growing around you. When our chickens needed a new fence, I didn’t run to the lumber yard. Instead, I looked to the willow patch on our farm. Willow branches are flexible, abundant, and when woven together, they create a beautiful, sturdy, and natural-looking fence that feels […]

How to Create a Rustic Willow Fence (Step-by-Step)

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Rustic Willow Fence

    Using Earth + Flax as my guide helped me lean more deeply into natural finishes, trusting cedar to age well and using products that work with the wood instead of coating over it.     Why Cedar Benefits from a Natural Finish Cedar is already tough: it naturally resists rot, insects, and weather […]

Earth and Flax: Finishing Cedar the Old Way

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protective pine tar

There’s something sacred about a quiet morning and a warm pan of sourdough cinnamon rolls rising on the counter. Around here, it’s a rhythm—starter bubbling beside the coffee pot, kids wandering in with sleepy smiles, and the smell of cinnamon and browned butter wrapping around the farmhouse like a hug. If you’ve been looking for […]

Gooey Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls: A Sunday Morning Favorite

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sourdough cinnamon rolls

These flavorful Strawberry Pretzel Rice Krispie bars are packed with flavor and crunch – enjoy this fun spin on your classic Rice Krispie treat!     A New Marshmallow Treat When I go to make this recipe, all I can think about is “gorp” – you know, the concoction you made at day camp or […]

Strawberry Pretzel Rice Krispie Treats | Your New Go-To Dessert

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Strawberry Pretzel Rice Krispie Treats

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