I’ve been working on a secret project and I’ve just finished it. While setting up my Etsy shop a few weeks ago, I found myself searching the web for answers to many practical and technical questions. Questions like: where do you store finished crafts? How do you design a shop banner that attracts customers? How … Read more

Update November 2022: Although this post was written a few years ago, I found myself doing the same things while decorating our home for Christmas this year. I prefer to use the same base of everyday decor and then add a little holiday flair. These ideas may be helpful for you, too! When a new … Read more

Hi friends — I’ve missed you. It feels like not long ago I announced I was stepping away from cooking at camp, but that break lasted just two weeks. Before I knew it, I was back in the camp kitchen where my presence was needed. Summer at camp is full-on. We’re now cooking for between … Read more

Summer Recap: Recipes, Home Tours, DIY Projects & Family Moments It’s hard to believe it has been more than seven years since we left our farmhouse by the sea and settled into our current townhouse. That summer we lived in a lovely rental and I shared a blog post that recapped everything that was happening … Read more

Grandma’s Buffet: A Cherished Heirloom Styled for Spring Beside my desk in the office, tucked against the old brick chimney, is my absolute favorite piece of furniture: Grandma’s buffet. We hauled it all the way from my childhood farmhouse in Montana to our home on Vancouver Island. It’s a precious piece of family history that … Read more

How Painting the Ceiling Transformed Our Room When it comes to painting, I tend to avoid the ceiling. It’s awkward, my arms and neck complain, and the whole process feels like a small workout I never signed up for. Thankfully, my husband volunteered to tackle it, and the results were worth the effort. Photographing the … Read more

This easy strawberry pavlova has a crisp meringue shell, a soft marshmallow-like center, and a bright fresh strawberry topping — and the base needs only three core ingredients. If you want a show-stopping dessert that’s surprisingly simple, this individual Strawberry Pavlova recipe is perfect. Inspired by a cooking segment on Mary Berg’s “Mary Makes It … Read more

This chilled macaroni pasta salad, packed with crunchy vegetables and finished with a sweet-tangy ketchup dressing, makes an ideal side for barbecues, potlucks, and family dinners. If you enjoy a classic macaroni salad but want to try a fresh twist, this ketchup pasta salad will pleasantly surprise you. Summer and macaroni salad are a natural … Read more

Transforming a small concrete slab patio into a comfortable, sunny retreat can be simple and rewarding. With space-saving choices and practical styling, you can get the most out of a compact outdoor area without crowding it. Below are ideas and tips that have worked well in our small townhouse patio and can be adapted to … Read more

Small Garage Organization: Our Weekend Makeover I realized I’ve never properly shown our garage before, and that felt like a missing piece of the home tour. Today I’m sharing the honest truth: our garage has been doing more than housing cars. Without a basement or crawl space, this room has had to take on a … Read more