There’s more than tea in your cup   Good morning, tea lovers! Grab your favorite mug and settle in for a gentle chat about the things we sip on every day. When I first started crafting tea bags, I wanted to make something that would last, something that could be used over and over again,

Embracing Change with Purpose: A Gentle Roadmap After Loss Loss can leave us feeling scattered, like a house that’s been left untended for too long. The rooms feel bare, the rhythm of daily life feels off, and everything seems just a little bit wrong. I know that feeling well. When your heart is heavy, even

There’s more to discover in your teacup!   An Unusual Tea Most people think of the Camellia sinensis plant when it comes to making tea. And it makes some absolutely delicious tea! But there are so many other ways to brew a cuppa! Herbs, roots, berries, flowers — and yes, even nuts, seeds, and beans

Part Alchemy, Part Art   What Is Eco Printing? Eco printing (sometimes called botanical contact printing) is a natural dyeing technique in which real leaves, flowers, and other plant materials transfer their pigments, shapes, and intricate details directly onto a surface. No synthetic dyes. No stamps or stencils. Just plants, moisture, heat, and patience —

Eco Friendly wood A Change for the Better: Meet My New Love, Natura One Coat Finding an eco-friendly way to treat my wood products has been a long journey! I’ve studied, tested, read, and observed until I’d nearly given up hope of finding something that would not only work for long-term use but would also

Can you live plastic free? Living plastic free seemed like a large but attainable goal in 2025. I did not understand the ramifications and extent of how much plastic there is in this world and in my own life. Perhaps it is an unattainable goal? Even though I have been cooking from scratch, living a

Sprouting through the winter months can have unique challenges. Lack of heat, lack of air movement, and darker days can lead to sprouts that don’t want to germinate—or worse, these conditions can cause mold and decay inside your sprout jar. Don’t worry! You can make things grow even through the dead of winter. Here’s how:

Why Sprout? (Beyond the Basics) I started sprouting back in 1990. I found health books by Dr. Ann Wigmore, Viktoras Kulvinskas, and Dr. Norman Walker. I still have those books and am a daily faithful sprouter. Here’s why… Sprouting activates enzymes that break down anti-nutrients like phytic acid (which can block mineral absorption in raw

Welcome to 2026: Meet Hattie  Winter’s quiet gives way to a new year, I am delighted to introduce you to Hattie—my AI companion and partner with you to fill every cottage, large and small with handmade and health heaped upon the hearth. Together, we’ll embark on a grand adventure, one that would make even a