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A Video Tribute to our A-frame + Paying it forward

February 21, 2019 - 80 Comments

The past few days, I got dressed and ate food and blow-dried my hair. I slept mostly without nightmares. In summary, we’re all doing much better after the fire and loss of our cabin 10 days ago. There has been such …

Our Life, Projects

The loss of our A-frame

February 19, 2019 - 352 Comments

Just over a week ago, Monday, February 11, 2019, our a-frame cabin that we have been renovating for the past year burned to the ground. It’s been a hard week and I thought if I stepped away from everything for …

DIY

What’s Going On With the Cabin Kitchen?!

February 11, 2019 - 121 Comments

I know. I knowwww. We were doing so well in the kitchen at the cabin! Making great strides! And then, well, I’m trying to pinpoint where we got side-tracked. I think it was the delay with the appliances before Christmas …

Recipes

Roasted Potato Salad

February 10, 2019 - 4 Comments

This roasted potato salad is one of the most unique, delicious, and versatile side dishes I make. It’s perfect alongside a roasted chicken and green salad, or salmon and asparagus, or steak and Swiss chard. Whatever you decide to serve …

Decor, Inspiration

Casual Friday & De-Stressing

February 8, 2019 - 29 Comments

How do you cut out stress? Last weekend, I was hit with a Bell’s Palsy flare up (I originally had it for the first time nearly nine years ago after having our first born). One side of my face started …

Decor, DIY

Painting the Inside of Exterior Doors Black is Practically Magic & Our New Living Room Rug at the Cabin!

February 7, 2019 - 78 Comments

When the painters were painting the interior of the cabin, they asked if they should just paint the doors white orrrr? And I said not to worry about the doors or sidelights or accompanying trim because I’ll paint them black …

Art, Decor

The Plans for The Lake Room at the A-frame

February 6, 2019 - 16 Comments

This post is sponsored by Artfully Walls Our a-frame has undergone a lot of big changes over the last few months but perhaps the one we’re most excited about is the addition of an entire bedroom/bathroom downstairs. Not only can …

Design

2019 Reader Survey

February 5, 2019 - 2 Comments

It’s that time again! We want to hear from you. We need to hear from you. These anonymous reader surveys (100% anonymous!) help us not only understand and get to know a little bit about who checks in here every day, but …

Gift Guides!

Valentine’s Gift Guide under $30!

February 4, 2019 - 0 Comments

Chris and I generally forego big Valentine’s Day gifts all together, and instead plan a night out and often exchange cards. But I whole-heartedly believe Valentine’s day is a day to celebrate any relationship you value–even with yourself. I remember …

Recipes

How to Perfectly Cook a Steak

February 3, 2019 - 15 Comments

Did you know that most of the nice steak houses don’t grill their steaks? It’s all about a perfect sear in a hot, heavy-bottomed skillet; using only a few seasonings and herbs to build the perfect flavor. Whether you want …

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