Outdoor Party with all the Kids’ Friends
I don’t know about you, but Thanksgiving has snuck up on me like a black cat in an alleyway! I’m not exactly…
Using Colors to Create Cohesive Interior Design
If you’ve ever seen pictures of my city house, one thing you will notice is that there is a lot of color….
15 Minutes That Will Change Your Life
15 minutes that will change your life may seem a drastic title, but it really does change your mindset, which in turn…
Essential Tips for Creating a Restful Bedroom
Everyone’s bedroom is different. When the rest of your house succumbs to daily chaos, having a bedroom sanctuary to escape to comes…
Working Hard and Playing Hard in my Western Chief Boots!
This post is sponsored by Western Chief, a family footwear retailer. You can visit their website here. I partnered with Western Chief…
Family Ties That Last: Building New Memories at the Purple Door House
I’ve been thinking a lot about my goals for the Purple Door house, our family’s home away from home. Throughout the renovation…
Your Home is Your Canvas: How I Found My Personal Style
Things have started getting pretty hot and heavy at The Purple Door! We’ve been knee-deep in some of the home renovations for…
How to Stock Your Home Away from Home
Whether you are renting a beach condo, a mountain lodge, or just want to stay out of the grocery store a while,…
Stacy Lyn’s Top 10 Kitchen Tools—Great for Christmas Gift Ideas!
Disclosure: If you purchase any products using the links below, I may be compensated (at no extra cost to you). The act…
Tips for a Less-Stress Holiday
Now that the holidays are basically almost here, I thought I’d post an article I’ve been meaning to write for a while…
Goodbye to the Old Cabin
This past summer, our family said goodbye to our log cabin. It was a bittersweet moment. We bought a new piece of…
Having a Blast at the Homesteaders Conference
I had been looking forward to speaking at the Homesteaders of America Conference ever since my good friend Amy Fewell first reached…
Dove Hunting at the Mistletoe Plantation
These days, it’s not likely that you’ll spot me wearing full camo. I let my husband do all the hunting, and he…
A Family Builds a Log Cabin
Log cabins remind me of what makes America great—the pioneer spirit, the gray area between civilization and the unknown; in other words,…
Crabbing with the Family on our Beach Getaway
For the past few years I’ve been realizing that I’m not going to have the kids all together much longer without someone…
Why You Should Teach Your Kids to Garden
Gardening is one of the greatest joys in life at just about any age. Kids and adults alike can enjoy gardening together….
Caring for Your Cast Iron Skillet
Sponsored by Lehman’s I use my cast iron skillet almost every day of the year. That means I’ve made a regular habit…
How to Dye Easter Eggs the Natural Way
Easter is such a fun time of the year in my family. The snows of winter melt away, beckoning the arrival of…
Stacy Lyn Harris, First Woman on Backwoodsman Magazine Cover
I was honored to be the first woman featured on a Backwoodsman Magazine cover! They featured my ten tips to know when…
Stacy Lyn Harris: Segments on RFDTV’s Rural Heritage TV Show
Stacy Lyn Harris will be doing cooking and gardening segments on RFDTV’s Rural Heritage TV Show starting early June through September. Her…
Buff Headwear: Must-Have Accessory
BUFF Headwear is a Must-Have Accessory! Click HERE to go straight to the Buff Headwear and Cookbook Giveaway! You will have your choice of Hairbands,…
Southern Landscapes and Farmers Markets
I treasure the times I get to drive through Southern Landscapes and pull over at the Farmers Markets and local stores I come across. Today was one of those days. Scott and I would take long drives talking and laughing during our dating years and we are now enjoying the same tradition with our kids.
Book Review – Rugosa
I’m super excited to write a review of Rugosa written by my friend, Creek Stewart. First, I have to say one of…