Often people think of gardening as a spring and summer activity, but in many regions – including mine – you can plant a fall garden and have a bountiful harvest through December through even some of the colder months….
Beet & Apple Fall Salad recipe
Fall is probably not the time when you think of salads. But I have to balance out all this pasta somehow, right? The Beet & Apple Fall Salad recipe is one of my go-tos. I started making it last…
Harvest home fall decor ideas
September is here and it’s brought with it the unofficial start of fall. But, I’m still not entirely there. After a Labor Day back in Chicago with my family, I’m playing catch up this week – on the blog, in…
Homemade Apple Crumble Muffins
Last week my neighbor dropped off a bag of apples from her sister’s orchard just down the street. Sharing with neighbors has been a plus when it comes to living in the country. It’s something I didn’t expect but…
Spooky Indoor Halloween decor ideas & outdoor Halloween decor
This year, I promised my kids we could have Halloween decor and not just fall and harvest decor. They’re getting older now and my daughter wants it to be a bit more fun and spooky. My son wants it to…
Pumpkin Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
Are you a pumpkin person? I am. Frankly, I don’t need it to be a certain season to eat pumpkin. I’m the kind of girl who could happily eat it year-round and savor each bite of it. Each bit of…
Fall Fireplace Thanksgiving Decor
I know most bloggers are rushing headlong into Christmas décor right now, but I am over here clutching pumpkins and broom corn with every fiber of my being. I believe in appreciating the seasons for what they are and experiencing…
Fall Front Porch Decor Inspiration
If you’ve followed us from the start then you know our front porch is a special spot. In fact, it’s part of the reason we fell in love with this house. Each season I try to make it feel…
Creating a fall harvest tablescape with natural elements
Fall has officially arrived and with it comes bushels of cozy inspiration for autumn décor. One of my favorite things to create to usher in the season is a beautiful, cozy harvest tablescape with natural elements. With the last…
Backyard Fire Pit Space
Right on schedule crisp, fall air is moving in at the farm. I always imagine this season as moving slower but yet here we are and it’s almost the middle of September already. Even without the business of fall sports…
Perfect Instant Pot pulled pork sandwiches
Before fall ends and winter officially sets in in Michigan, I wanted to share one of our favorite fall recipes. However, since the lines here between our seasons tend to blur in the Midwest, I think you’ll find my Instant…
Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Like Christmas décor, pumpkin is a flavor seems to pop up earlier and earlier each year. And also like Christmas, some people love that and some people loathe it. Please place me directly in the love category. I LOVE pumpkin….
