Hello! I'm Celeste. I'm a happy wife married to my true love and a blessed mama to four amazing small humans. I enjoy creating and designing; a watercolor painting, a healthy bar of soap, a delicious meal, a toy for my little one. I love to read and you will find me reading anything from fiction to theology to poetry. I love both tea and coffee and I hope to always live near the mountains. ...
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The Journal
Seed Starting 101
Something that we have learned over the years is that healthy, sturdy transplants make a huge difference in the success of your garden. When we first started out our plant starts were not much to be proud of. They were usually tall and spindly and many of them didn’t survive being transplanted to the garden. …
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Delighting in Winter
Winter can feel long and sometimes dreary. Whether there are bitter cold temperatures and piles of snow, or day after day of grey fog and drizzly wetness, the winter days can stretch long before us. We often feel unmotivated and less produtive. Rather than leaning into the natural rhythm of darker, slower days we often …
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Easy Overnight Sourdough Scones
Scones are a fun and simple way to make any day feel special! These easy sourdough scones have been adapted from a regular scone recipe that I recieved from a neighbor years ago. The first time I ever hade a scone was at a tea party that a lovely neighbor hosted when I was a …
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Sourdough Pumpkin Brioche Rolls
Every Thanksgiving we get together with my husbands family for a long weekend. It is a wonderful time of fellowship and good food. We all bring favorite foods to contribute to the main meal as well as breakfasts and lunches. These sourdough pumpkin brioche cinnamon rolls have been a special breakfast treat for many years …
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How to Make Easy Chicken Stock From Scratch
Stock is one of the most nutritions and simple staples that can be made at home. Chicken stock is the easiest and most convenient stock to make. During the fall and winter months I roast a whole chicken about once a week and then make stock with the carcass. Making chicken stock is one of …
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How to Blend Your Own Loose Leaf Tea
As we head into the fall and winter season what could be cozier than tea?! Blending your own loose leaf tea can be very satisfying and enjoyable. There are so many options and flavors to experiment with. Types of Loose Leaf Tea There are several different types of blends you can make including black tea, …
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