Inspiration for Heart, Hearth, & Home.
Where are you on your journey?
No matter where you are, let’s link arms and do it together!
I need some joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart.
Life isn’t always easy, but it can always be full of joy! Join us on our journey of living a joyful life no matter what.
I want my home to be cozy and welcoming for family and guests.
One of the most beautiful yet overlooked gifts you can give is hospitality. You don’t have to have gobs of money or a big house to be hospitable.
I want to stock a healthy pantry and know how to cook better!
Do you LOVE good food? Wish you could cook and not just follow a recipe? Wish no further. We’ll help you get started!
Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8 esv
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All the Lovely Things…
We hope our blog is a refreshing reprieve from the perfectly curated sites that are so common. Our recipes are what we really eat, our how-to’s are made in our home, and all of the blog posts are written by us! Enjoy!
NEW starting April 12, 2025! We are so excited to offer day retreats at our farm, Spring Creek Hollow! Each retreat will be themed and will include 3 meals and a beautiful day of teaching, encouragement, and friendships.
Coming soon…
We’ve finally jumped into the deep end and added podcasts to our offerings! We’ll talk about all the lovely things, including cooking, our walk with Christ, hospitality, and so much more!
Most of our lovely life, the warmth, and the care, is shared right in our own homes.
~Darie
From the Farmhouse Kitchen
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Sourdough Waffles
The first time I tried to make healthy waffles by soaking them overnight, I made the mistake of using fresh, raw…
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Healthy and Unhealthy Sweeteners–What’s in Your Pantry?
Healthy sweeteners. Unhealthy sweeteners. Though no sweetener should be the main focus of a healthy daily menu, there are times when…
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Best Brunswick Stew Recipe
Y’all, this Brunswick Stew is one of our favorite recipes EVER!! Why? Well, because we LOVE Asian food. That doesn’t make…
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Best Southern Cornbread
Growing up in south Alabama, it’s nigh impossible to not have an affinity for cornbread. But not all cornbread is the…
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Appetizers | Herbs | Recipes
Quick and Easy Cucumber Herb Dip
One day for lunch, we needed something quick and easy. We had been working in the garden, were hot and tired,…
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Sourdough Focaccia
The first time I made sourdough focaccia, I followed a recipe that called for 1 1/2 cups of olive oil to…
The Lovely Woman
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The Messy Side of Hospitality
See that picture below? That’s of me at our 2019 Harvest Festival. I look pretty calm, right? Well, you could caption…
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The Spirit of Loveliness
When I was only 22 and newly married, I came across a book in a bookstore that drew me in just…
