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I’ve been thinking a lot about my goals for the Purple Door house. Throughout the renovation process, I am making decisions that I hope…
Things have started getting pretty hot and heavy at The Purple Door! We’ve been knee-deep in some of the home renovations for a while,…
Whether you are renting a beach condo, a mountain lodge, or just want to stay out of the grocery store a while, there is…
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Now that the holidays are basically almost here, I thought I’d post an article I’ve been meaning to write for a while now! I…
This past summer, our family said goodbye to our log cabin. It was a bittersweet moment. We bought a new piece of property earlier…
I had been looking forward to speaking at the Homesteaders of America Conference ever since my good friend Amy Fewell first reached out to…
These days, it’s not likely that you’ll spot me wearing full camo. I let my husband do all the hunting, and he lets…
Log cabins remind me of what makes America great—the pioneer spirit, the gray area between civilization and the unknown; in other words, the frontier.…
For the past few years I’ve been realizing that I’m not going to have the kids all together much longer without someone needing to…
Gardening is one of the greatest joys in life at just about any age. Kids and adults alike can enjoy gardening together. The soil…
Sponsored by Lehman’s I use my cast iron skillet almost every day of the year. That means I’ve made a regular habit out of…
