Calico and twine

My most asked question online to this day: “ Where do you get your clothes? ” I have finally sat down and put together what I hope will be a masterlist of pretty much every single (linkable) piece in my wardrobe. More and more women are seeking a timeless style that defies culture’s push for androgy

It's time to plant Feverfew! Feverfew ( Tanacetum parthenium ) is that small daisy-like flower you so often see in my photos and videos. In our gardens we love planting vegetables for food, herbs for medicine, and flowers for beauty. Feverfew covers 2 of those areas as it can be grown as a cut flowe

Super excited to share one of my absolute FAVORITE Instagram accounts and small business owners! Read this post to learn more about the darling soul behind the brand Kaetlyn Anne, and her newest venture, Calico and Twine.

In the spring, I’m always reminded of Mary Oliver’s poem I Worried : “I worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will the rivers flow in the right direction, will the earth turn as it was taught, and if not how shall I correct it?” She goes on with her other worries and by the end of the poem, dec

Last month my brother had some friends over and one of the girls told us how our home felt like a cozy place where she could curl up and read a book all evening. I just thought that was possibly the highest compliment we could get about our home! A home environment like that essentially, “lights a

One of the best ways to cultivate a productive property is to get creative with the things that grow freely in your yard and landscaping. Do you have access to a large spruce tree? Late spring is the season to take advantage of this beautiful plant! Spruce tips are the new growth of the trees each y

The winds are getting colder now. While there is much to look forward to in the changing seasons, let us not become too comfortable in warming ourselves with things of this world. Seasons of sorrow and uncertainty are guaranteed to all of us, and are no excuse to wring our hands in worry. A little s

The following is a devotional written by Charles Spurgeon that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share it with you all. May these words land in your heart and inspire you to “set your house in order” this spring. “This month of April is said to derive its name from the Latin verb ape

“And make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and work with your hands…” 1 Thessalonians 4:11 I want to share a few ways that we can live more simply and traditionally. Most of these things are activities and habits that anyone can cultivate, no matter where or how they live. Traditional li

Have you heard about the light bulb ban? This year, by August 2023 incandescent light bulbs in America will be phased out by the Department of Energy for good. Going on a drive to see the Christmas lights will never be the same. I try to keep my head out of current events and comment on them even