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Sharing a day of homemaking and outside chores on our little homestead

We continue The Art of Homemaking Series with a look at the relevance of a small things we do namely a tablecloth

Sharing some items stock up on in my own pantry in order to cook from scratch

Sharing three cozy one pan meals that are crowd pleasers and simple to make

Bringing you along for a day of homemaking for a bit of homemaking inspiration

sharing a simple, cost effective way to achieve the white couch of your dreams (or mine)

a creamy breakfast skillet with spinach and parmesan

a discussion on forming the right habits as a homemaker for esp 6 of the series The Art of Homemaking

Sharing some tips and looks for preparing the table for a dinner party

Another addition to the series The Art of Homemaking, today let us look at feeling content and the importance of our personal perspectives in the home

Another one for The Art of Homemaking series, esp 4 shares my personal story and discusses coming into your own

discussing the idea of dressing each day and the importance of it

My very first book review! Sharing several great reads and one for the kids as well

a delicious dish of eggplant, crushed tomatoes, basil and cheese

a moisturizing and anti age natural cream for the skin around the eyes

sharing my go to favorite items to make for an easy elegant dinner party

a classic French technique of encasing a chicken in salt and cooking

sharing my top 5 tips that i utilize to create a cozy home

a follow up to the series, The Art of Homemaking, discussing skills of the homemaker

a delicious moist cake that is the perfect way to welcome fall

homemaking inspiration for my fellow homemakers

a natural vapor rub used for congestion and cough

sharing the natural remedies I use when dealing with cold symptoms in our home

a great recipe for a natural hair mask that is great for moisture and shine

afternoon tea is a pleasure to share with others, here are my best tips and recipes for hosting one at home

a simple guide to making healthy fermented sauerkraut at home

a simple way to make a cheap good quality curtain without sewing

closing down the gardens for the third year and planting bulbs in hopes for next season

sharing my go to moves for hosting Thanksgiving with ease

sharing my top 5 suggestions for kitchen essentials for the from scratch cook

a delicious lemon blueberry muffin topped with streusel and sweetened with honey instead of white sugar

a flavorful meatloaf topped with a homemade glaze

a simple scrub made with oil and sugar for a full body exfoliant

a classic apple pie recipe with cinnamon and ginger

a batch of soft, buttery pumpkin pancakes that are perfect for a fall morning

a pasta dish of creamy pumpkin sauce with bacon

a natural moisturizing lip balm

a creamy and hearty soup made with potatoes, cream and bacon

a buttery biscuit enhanced with a delicious chive flavor

cozy dinner ideas for fall and winter eating

a whipped body butter made from natural ingredients and excellent for dry skin

a delicious bread, egg and milk mixture baked into a casserole style skillet french toast

sharing a days worth meals for whole food ingredients and from scratch cooking meal inspiration

sharing a weeks worth of from scratch healthy lunches that are simple to make

we invite you to come with us as we prepare our Sunday dinner

a natural powder that helps to absorb the excess oil in your hair

a recipe for making natural lotion bars that will make your skin smell great and feel sillky soft.

saving seeds from the garden at the end of the season is a must. Here I share how to save, store and find them.

a delicious recipe for roasted corn enchanced with fresh basil

a delicious fluffy, sourdough roll that you can make up quick or long ferment

a simple recipe and guide for making beeswax candles at home

make a beautiful wreath from fresh or dried lavender

a delicious solution used for baking, adding to smoothies or anything you'd like to add an essence of vanilla to

sharing the natural way I wash my face along with a once a week deep exfoliating natural facial

a delicious tomato blend of garlic, herbs, vinegar and oil

a natural effective mopping solution

a lemon simple soap with chia and shay butter

sharing my sweet little country porch make over

a simple effective and natural way to clean the wood in your home

a fresh sweet berry tart with a buttery crust

a great natural fabric refreshing spray that works great and only requires 2 ingredients to make

a non toxic all purpose cleaning spray

a simple jam recipe made with apricots

a slow cooked rib rub and method for meat that falls off the bone

a simple and delcious grilled chicken garnished with lemon and herbs

a creamy, sweet vanilla ice cream

a flakey pie crust made with butter

An update on the progress of our city farmhouse

a delicious, fermented drink that is bubbly and perfect for the summer months

a simple guide on how to plant container roses

a delicious cooking salt made with fresh herbs

how to grow, brew and harvest this beautiful sweet flower

a delicious tart with fresh peaches and a buttery crust

a basic homemade pasta recipe

New things coming for A Quaint Life

Sharing my list of easy foods for summer entertaining

a simple flavorful asparagus recipe

a lightly seasoned salmon topped with a cream sauce packed with bits of artichoke

a delicious pizza dough made with sourdough starter

a short tutorial for making sun dried tomatoes using an oven

5 easy flowers to grow in your garden that make incredible cut flower arrangements

items you can reuse to help reduce waste in your home

a delicious baked tomato dish with herbs, garlic and olive oil

a refreshing summer lemonade with sliced strawberries and crushed basil

A delicious pasta dish mixed with veggies and covered in a creamy white wine sauce.

a discussion on the love for cooking and how for some it is the ultimate act of love

Some new surprising additions have come our way!

a simple way to store and preserve your tomato harvest

Before and after pictures of our new garden space.

A creamy fermented yogurt packed with lots of healthy probiotics.

Sharing my tips for living the simple farmhouse life when you live in the city

update on our farm and where we are at

discussing the need for patience in an impatient world

sharing a simple trick called dry brushing that creates a worn wood effect on any door

tips for creating bringing in some old world charm to your space

a look at the old fashioned idea of hospitality and why it is important

sharing some encouraging words on motherhood

a peak inside as we usher in a new beautiful season ahead

growing your own produce has never been more important than it is now. Here is my easy to grow list and why

a selection of different arts to check out from film, to music and poetry

a discussion on the concept of getting dressed every day even when just at home

advice on where to start and why a garden is a good idea for us all

musings on dressing daily and things we wear to feel feminine

take an inspiring walk with me through the garden

progress in the gardens. We are on our way.

the world of a garden is all its own, sharing some meditative aspects

She's old, rickety, used, dirty and a bit scary to go in. But she's a work horse and thankfully as of this day, still standing.

a look into the traditions we make and keep

sharing some thoughts on the value of living such a lifestyle

We are back! Traveling overseas with kids is overwhelming to say the least. Sharing my best tips.

what it means to make a house a home

garden fails are sure to happen, here is what to do when they occur

sharing my personal experience with keeping chickens and the surprising benefits of it

Sharing some good and not so good truths about homeschooling. It truly is not for everyone but it is for me. Heres why.

everything you need to know about compost

My love story with gardening.