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Welcome Autumn
Finding Beauty in Ordinary Days There’s a quiet hush that begins to settle as the air shifts—cooler mornings, golden light slanting low through the trees, and leaves that flutter like paper memories across the lawn. The pace of life softens just a bit, inviting us to draw inward—to our homes, our hearts, and the moments…
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Holding Onto the Last Light of Summer
The last stretch of summer has its own rhythm—unhurried, golden, almost tender. The days are still warm, but they carry a softness that wasn’t there in June. The sun dips a little earlier, the crickets sing louder, and time seems to slow in the best way. The days feel softer, like the season knows it’s…
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The First Apples & the Last Days of Summer
As the sun lingers lower in the sky and the evenings stretch into a softer hush, something quietly shifts in the rhythm of our days. The garden is still buzzing with life, the air still warm—but there’s a new note in the breeze. A crispness. A whisper of fall. We picked apples this week. Not…
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Beginning a Journaling Practice: Finding Beauty in the Everyday
“At the end of a long day, when the house is still and the children sleep, we write. Not for the world—but to remember.” There’s something tender about a blank page—the hush of possibility, the quiet invitation to pause and pay attention. In a world that rushes by, journaling is a way to come home…
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Baking Basics & Simple Conversions Every Home Baker Should Know
Whether you’re baking cookies for your kids, whipping up banana bread for a neighbor, or finally trying that Pinterest cake recipe, having a good grasp on basic baking techniques and measurements can make all the difference. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How many cups are in a stick of butter?” or “What’s the difference between…
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Petals, Pastries & Parenthood: The Heart Behind the Blog
Welcome to My Little World of Beauty, Bakes, and Babies! Hi there, and welcome! I’m so glad you stopped by. This blog is my cozy corner of the internet where I share the sweet, sometimes messy, always meaningful joys of everyday life. If you love the idea of getting your hands dirty in the garden,…
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Finding Beauty in Everyday Moments
Sometimes it isn’t always easy to see the simple beauty that surrounds us every day. Taking a few moments to pause and truly look around, especially during this vibrant time of year, reveals an incredible array of natural wonders everywhere we turn. From the delicate dance of spring leaves rustling in the breeze to the…
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Embracing Slow Living: Cherishing Family Moments
I am so glad you are here! This has been something I have been wanting to do for countless years. I tend to be an over-planner so I never really felt like I was ready to start, I always had something else I needed to finish first. This last year or so I have felt…
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