My one hesitation with country living has always been this: no one can hear you scream. I’m doing my best to put that aside for all of the positives, but being alone on this vast property at night, with only the sounds of the owls, crickets, frogs, ... READ MORE
Sprinkle of Cozy
Back from Vermont and inspired to dive into more coziness these cooler months, starting with a fire. We have two, double-sided fireplaces that we’ve only lit twice in the seven years we’ve lived here. They’re gas and very simple to start, but a bit ... READ MORE
Piano Corner Thoughts
This corner of the library hasn’t changed much in years. I sometimes think, because of the way I share our home on the internet, I’m “supposed” to rework and restyle and redo a lot. But when I like something, I like it. I don’t tire of the things I ... READ MORE
Laundry Room Reflection
I’ve been doing a lot of comparing and contrasting this week - comparing the plans for our future home with the rooms we have in this house now. I’ve read it’s a good idea to physically map out room sizes, head to a parking lot and tape things off or ... READ MORE
Dr. Larsen’s House
I’m not sure I’d be The Makerista without Dr. Larsen. As my professor and opera director, his home had a profound impact on me and my style, and I didn’t even know it was happening. I went their for parties and class during college (it’s still hard ... READ MORE
Citrus in the Country
*This post is sponsored by Walmart, but all thoughts, opinions, and selections are my own. We've been working really hard through the heat of the summer to start cleaning up Three Pastures. I want to enjoy the land at every stage, it's part of why ... READ MORE
The Summer Garden
I spend about an hour a day watering during the summer, it’s something that I honestly enjoy doing! The sound and chill of the water rushing through the hose feels great and being outside surrounded by plants calms my soul. @chrislovesjulia has been ... READ MORE
Three Pastures
It’s always been Micah’s dream to own a bit more earth, to have a place to sprawl out and feel more free. I was never completely behind the idea until a few years ago, when I started to really enjoy gardening and the thought of more space meant more ... READ MORE
The Playroom Reveal – A place for rest and creativity
The playroom is complete! It's hard to believe it took us over a year from start to finish, but what a year it's been! I'm sure we can all say that. You can see the progression here. This was intended as the kids' space when we moved in. But as ... READ MORE
6 Tips for Creating a Gardener’s Oasis
*This post is in partnership with AT HOME. Spring used to be the season I looked forward to the least, but gardening has changed that! There is nothing more thrilling than longer days, warming weather, and the chance to see new life spring forth ... READ MORE