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04/16/2026

Feeling accomplished , l bought this little greenhouse at the end of last summer to add to my obsession with growing plants, it only took me 2 days, a total of 10 hours…😁but I did it! I am not going to lie, it was hard, but I pushed on, I can’t wait to fill it up. I just know that a lot of pics are coming!

04/15/2026

It’s still to early to plant outside unless you have a way to protect your plants, patience is a virtue 😊

04/12/2026

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04/08/2026

Cottage Garden Dreams Are Taking Root… and Now They’re in the Shop

There’s something a little magical about a cottage garden… the way it feels wild, soft, and full of quiet beauty-like it’s been growing there forever.

This season, I’ve been leaning into that feeling-and I’m so excited to finally say… these are now available at Counting Stars Market Hall

Right now in the garden (and in the shop):
Honeywort – this one is truly special… with its dusty blue-green leaves and those deep purple-blue, bell-shaped blooms that almost look painted.
It’s also one that people often tell me they can’t find in garden centers, which makes it even more fun to grow and share.

Snapdragons – these feel especially close to my heart. They remind me of my grandma’s garden… she planted them every year, and her flower beds were always so full and beautiful. There’s just something about them that brings that feeling right back.

Larkspur – delicate spires that sway in the breeze, giving that soft, romantic cottage look.
Candytuft - (coming soon) low and full, like a soft blanket of blooms, perfect for filling in all the little spaces.

I love mixing flowers like these together… letting them grow a little wild, a little free-just the way a cottage garden should be.

These are all grown from seed, right here at the homestead, and ready to find their new homes

And one of my favorite parts…
just $3 per start - making it easy to build a beautiful garden without paying big box store prices.

Come wander through and see what’s growing… this is just the beginning. Plants are currently young starts — the blooms shown are what they’ll grow into

If you had to pick one… which would you take home first?

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03/28/2026

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Just a little reminder… tomorrow is the LAST day to enter our drawing for 5 FREE plant starts!

If you’ve been thinking about it, don’t wait, this is your chance

Also… we added something sweet to the shop today 💕
This lovely vintage dish set just came in, and I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. It’s giving all the cozy, cottage kitchen vibes and would be perfect for spring gatherings.

We’re adding new treasures and fresh plants every week, and it’s only just beginning

Come see us at Counting Stars Market Hall

03/24/2026

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12/17/2025

We spent the afternoon making homemade sea-salt caramels, and soon the whole house smelled like Christmas. ✨
My daughter Jess brought everything over so we could make them together, and honestly… when the two of us get in the kitchen, we make magic.
Not just with the treats we create, but with the time we share — laughing, talking, and getting lost in our creativity. Moments like these are what the holidays are really about for me. 💛

Wrapped each caramel in little snowflake papers, and suddenly they feel like tiny gifts.

We wrapped each caramel in little snowflake papers, and suddenly they feel like tiny gifts.




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12/13/2025

FIVE-STAR FRENCH ONION MEATLOAF
I finally made the French onion meatloaf my husband has been talking about for weeks… and WOW. This might honestly be the best meatloaf recipe I’ve ever tried. Definitely a five-star meal in our house!

It does take a little time to make, but it was worth every single minute. The recipe calls for 2 pounds of hamburger, but it made enough for three full meals for us — and we enjoyed every bite.

The caramelized onions and that layer of Parmesan on top… absolutely incredible. The texture was so smooth it practically melted in your mouth. I served it with mashed potatoes, beef gravy, and a side of green beans, and it all came together perfectly.

If you love French onion soup or a really cozy comfort-food dinner, please try this recipe and let me know how you like it!

RECIPE (French Onion Meatloaf)

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 cup caramelized onions
1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss
2 eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tsp Worcestershire
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan (for topping)

Mix ingredients, shape into loaf, top with onions + Parmesan.
Bake 55–60 min at 350°F (160°F internal).
Rest 10 min before slicing. If you would like a printable copy ask for one in the comments





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12/05/2025

I officially joined the sourdough crowd!
I’ve baked homemade bread since my early 20s—sometimes it turned out amazing, sometimes not so much—but I’ve always loved the process. I even worked in both the Safeway and Walmart bakeries years ago, so I’ve seen the commercial side of breadmaking too.

Lately I’ve been experimenting with enriched sourdough (milk, honey, egg, and even mashed potato). It makes the bread softer and fluffier while still keeping that classic sourdough tang. I’m loving it so far!

I picked up a few new tools to make things easier:
• A beautiful blue cast-iron enamel loaf pan
• Beeswax-lined bread bags so I can store my loaves without using so much plastic
• A bread lame for scoring designs
• A mixing whip to help with those early dough stages

One of my first experiments today was a cinnamon swirl sourdough, and I think it turned out pretty good for my first try. Seeing that little spiral in the middle made my whole day.

Here’s to learning, experimenting, and enjoying every loaf along the way. 🥖✨



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12/03/2025

“Turns out, growing gold isn’t just for fairy tales — it’s happening right in my garden.”

This year I started growing saffron crocuses, and I’ve completely fallen in love with the whole process. There’s something magical about seeing those purple blooms open and carefully collecting the tiny red threads that become saffron — one of the most treasured spices in the world.

What began as a little experiment has turned into a new passion, and now I’m already planning a full crocus bed next season. I’d love to grow enough not just for my own kitchen, but maybe even enough to share or sell someday. It’s been such a fun journey so far, and I’m excited to keep adding more corms each year and watch this little dream grow. 💜✨



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12/02/2025

I spent the afternoon starting new Star Jasmine plants from the beautiful mother plant my daughter gave me for my birthday in March. It was in full bloom when she handed it to me — tiny white star-shaped flowers with the most heavenly fragrance. 🌼✨

Today I used a method called layering, where you gently bend a long stem down and tuck part of it into fresh soil so it can form roots while still attached to the mother plant. Those red cups in the photo aren’t cuttings — they’re little pockets of soil holding the stems in place so they can root right where they’re connected.

If all goes well, one of these baby jasmines will be ready to gift back to my daughter for her birthday in January — a sweet full-circle moment. 💚

And this is the first step toward what I’m dreaming up for the front yard: a trellis archway with jasmine climbing each side, intertwined with two climbing rose trees. I can already imagine the fragrance drifting through the yard… the beginning of my romantic cottage garden. 🌹🌿



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11/29/2025

Sharing a little piece of our Thanksgiving this year…

We had such a wonderful Thanksgiving this year, and I wanted to share an idea that turned out to be really special for our family.

A lot of us are choosing not to drink alcohol right now, so I decided to put together a Pacific Northwest–inspired mocktail bar—something creative, meaningful, and fun that everyone could enjoy.

I spent some time looking up ideas and gathering things from around our area. I made homemade ri***ng sugars using Douglas fir needles and blackberries, and also added a warm cardamom sugar for a cozy, spiced option. And of course, a touch of shimmering dust to make the drinks feel a little magical.

I paired them with syrups I made myself—Blackberry, Douglas fir, and Strawberry–Rose Hip—and put together little recipe cards and step-by-step instructions so everyone could build their own drink. For garnishes, I made tiny cranberry and orange twist skewers with fresh greenery. It all came together so beautifully, and it filled the room with so much color, scent, and warmth.

I also love that this idea is kid-friendly too. It’s something little ones can enjoy just as much as the adults, and it makes the whole experience fun for everyone at the table.

Putting this mocktail bar together sparked my creativity and added something memorable to the day. I think we might do it again at Christmas… and maybe it’s the beginning of a new family tradition.

I hope everyone had a warm and meaningful holiday surrounded by the people you love.



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