saturday morning pancakes | best buttermilk pancake recipe
For years, I have been making buttermilk pancakes for my boys here and there – weekends, snow days, sleepovers, and birthdays. When they were doing distance learning for school last spring, though, they were asking for this buttermilk pancake recipe almost every morning. I had to set a “pancake day” for my own sanity and […]
June 2021 Favorites
June was one of those months with a lot of favorites. I kept thinking, “Oh, I need to stop and write that down so I don’t forget to share it!” I sort of love these favorites posts for that reason. It makes me take note of the things I’m enjoying and I take some amount […]
how to clean & hydrate old wood | diy furniture cleaner
Several years ago, I wrote a post about how to clean and hydrate old wood and it was one of my most popular posts for years! I decided it was time to do a refresher post on this DIY, homemade natural furniture cleaner and write an updated post that answered a lot of the questions […]
basement progress | removing & rearranging
Progress in the basement is slow and steady, which is becoming the norm for me when it comes to large projects. I’ve learned the power of chipping away at something instead of tackling it all in one shot. It removes so much of the overwhelm and it forces me to be more methodical with each […]
painted klompen shoes
When I organized the basement storage room, I made a use-it-or-lose-it pile. I have been holding onto some decor pieces since before we moved and if they’ve been in a box, closet, or basement for 4+ years, then it’s time to either find a good spot for it or let it go. The whole point […]
Feels Like Home | Work Spaces Chapter Preview
I’ve shared that the process of writing my new book, , was an easy one. I mean, it was a lot of work, but it was one of those projects that felt life-giving. It was exciting and fulfilling. The words came easily and I was practically giddy during the photoshoots. It was good work and […]
vintage watercolor box giveaway
As I was thoroughly organizing the studio through February and March, I came to the conclusion that one person can only use so many antique and vintage art boxes! Don’t get me wrong, I am perfectly willing to extensively explore and discover the true limits of the number of art boxes one person can own, […]
marian parsons – hobby historian
“Great thoughts go best with common duties. Whatever, therefore, may be your office, regard it as a fragment in an immeasurable ministry of love.” ― Brooke Foss Westcott I received a new parcel from Julia of Ponder & Purchase. We initially connected through the antique sketchbooks of G. Herbert Kitchin and, since then, she’s been on […]