When I was a little girl, I spent much of my time on the farm in my grandmother’s kitchen, cooking and baking our favorite recipes or thrifting with my grandpa at the local auction mart or yard sale. My mother was a lover of gardening, nature, and a very simple way of life, all of which truly helped form me into the girl I am today.

At 12 years old, I was confirmed at the church just down the street from the most beautiful house in our small town, a 100-year-old Victorian that looked like it was a castle in the eyes of a young girl! I remember standing and thinking that one day I would own that house…. fast forward 25 years, and now I live here!

Ten years ago, we took the plunge and bought the beautiful fixer-upper with a budget of only $25K for renovations! The home needed SO much updating, which meant it was time to roll up the sleeves and get to work! After endless renovations and DIY projects, I turned my love for our home and simple living into this lifestyle blog with my delicious family recipes, easy one of kind DIY projects, home renovation, and decor.