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What’s Going On With the Cabin Kitchen?!

February 11, 2019 - 120 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 - 28 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 …

Inspiration, Our Life

Casual Friday | Best of January + Video!

February 1, 2019 - 16 Comments

Happy February! I am recovering from the flu that has hit our town hard. Half of the schools closed, not due to snow like the rest of the country (although we have plenty of that, too) but due to a …

Our Life, Projects

On the Hunt for our Forever House

January 29, 2019 - 122 Comments

Two years ago, there was a house for sale that we lovingly referred to as “dream house.” It’s on a large lot of mature trees with lots of windows and interesting architecture–all a rarity for our neck of the woods. …

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