“I feel closer to God here.” – My Stepmom about living in Oregon So I moved to Oregon for five months. I have never been to a place that is more peaceful and serene. My stepmom once said to me, “I feel closer to God here” and I have to agree with her. There is […]
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The Next Chapter: Part Three
The End of a Chapter : Part Two
Northern Idaho March 2021- November 2021 “You’re so brave.” – A stranger, now friend, said to me on my first night in Idaho at Karaoke If you haven’t read/watched Part One, you can here. So I quit my job and decided to move to Northern Idaho. It took me a while to work up the […]
The End of a Chapter: Part One
Chico, California 2018-2021 “And suddenly you know…It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” -Unknown Chico had become my escape. It was a place where I could cry, laugh, work through the pain, deal with the reality, and have fun. Chico was where I could just be authentically me, in whatever state […]
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Part 2: Planting the Summer Garden
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” -Alfred Austin For all the planning I did and building the garden I still started my seeds a few weeks late. Thankful here in Zone 9a we […]
Part 1: Building My Tiny Garden
“We may think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” – Jenny Uglow It has been a dream of mine to have my own potager, kitchen garden. This is the first step in making that dream a reality. Ever since I can remember I’ve had a […]
Building My Tiny Cottage
“When you let go of what no longer serves you, you create space for what’s meant to be.” – Unknown This is my journey building my tiny cottage! This was not filmed with the intention of being shared this way, but I hope you enjoy it!
Farro & Sausage Soup
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth.” -Edith Sitwell Welcome to My Tiny Kitchen! A few weeks ago, after a particularly dreary day, I was craving something comforting. I knew I had farro in my cupboard and came up with this recipe on a whim. There is something about the layers […]
Welcome to My Tiny Cottage
I hope that you enjoy this peak into my life and my journey. I am so happy you are here! Cheers!
“If I can’t see them, then they can’t see me…”
-Emily Learn, to her Mother when she asked, “What happened?” at her preschool graduation. All the families were gathered together, the room smelled faintly of the day’s specials, the way only elementary school cafeterias can. Proud parents packed together, with cameras ready waiting to get the perfect shot. This is the moment they’ve waited five […]