Living Our Good Old Days
This holiday cranberry cake, y’all. I think we made it at least three times last year at the holidays– it’s from Barefeet in the Kitchen and it’s a keeper. It was so good, we tried it with strawberries and blueberries this past spring. Also amazing. It’s equal parts easy + yummy. Here’s how to make it Preheat your oven to…
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It’s Sawdust Saturday! This sweet DIY pallet wood tray took about 30 minutes to cut and assemble, using scrap wood. I added the beaded handles and a red ticking fabric scrap to soften this rugged crate-like tray. Supplies Needed Our finished tray measures at 10″ x 17″ but you can make this any size. Here’s what you’ll need for the…
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One year for Christmas, I bought my grandmother a little tree and made it into a display of memories. I invited family members to write a memory (or two!) on small paper ornaments. We covered it in ribbons and paper ornaments with handwritten memories. She loved it so much and read every single one. This holiday affirmation or memory tree…
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This is the (fabric!) holiday wreath you don’t have to put away with the decorations. Another bonus: you can make it in one sitting and for under $12. It can be used in several ways, year-round. Keep it simple and use un-embellished, or add an initial, cutout, or ornament to accent. Christmas? Add a festive truck and tree, a nativity,…
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What is hygge, you ask? It’s a feeling of comfort, an “at ease” vibe, the collision of the senses, the swirl of emotions that add up to joy, home, love, contentment, and belonging. The Danish call it hygge. A couple of years ago, I started researching hygge and found the whole concept fascinating. I was intrigued, mostly because of where…
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If you’re looking for a hearty meal, this pot roast in a slow cooker is a winner. It tastes just like home to me. The smell of this cooking takes me right back to my grandma’s avocado green kitchen, just after church on a cold day where we’d gather for this favorite meal for “dinner.” In the South, lunch is…
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Back Porch Bliss is about the everyday simple— yet blissful— moments. In our home, we call it simblissity. It’s living our good old days and I’m finding there’s no better way of life. Pull up a chair!
