Home & Family

Do you want one of those fabulous porch swing beds, the ones that make you want to curl up with a good book and take an afternoon nap in the summer breeze? When we moved to our farmhouse with its gorgeous porch, I envisioned having one too. However,…

This is my first post on the Wildflowers Ranch Blog. In fact, it is my first piece of writing, ever, to be made generally available to the public.  But when my wife invited me to write about Memorial Day, I felt two things.  First, I…

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a beekeeper, or what the benefits are to your homestead if you choose to raise bees? I am lucky enough to have a few friends who are bee keepers and are lovely enough to answer questions…

I don’t know about you, but when I see an old piece of furniture that needs a little bit of TLC, I become excited about the endless restoration possibilities. This is exactly what happened with my recent DIY project étagère bookcase furniture restoration project.  …

I have a pet mini pig. Honestly, Pepper our mini pig is pretty much my spirit animal. She is food driven, she loves napping in sunbeams, and she loves hanging out with her pals in the garden. Shoot, she’d probably wear cowgirl boots if I…

Do you enjoy going wine tasting but not really understand what all of the “swirl, sniff, sip” is about? I’ve been in your shoes! I’ve loved wine tasting for years, but always felt lost once the wine was actually poured! In working in the wine…

  Reusing and repurposing old furniture is my favorite way to decorate my house. When I take a step back and look at a piece of furniture for what it could be versus what it is, I feel inspired.  Walking into a commercial big box…

Did you know using raised beds in your vegetable garden can actually help in your garden’s overall success? By using raised beds, you can control many of the elements which in turn impact the overall health of your garden. Happy gardens provide an abundance of…

In one of the most surreal moments of my life this past Friday night, we watched our stables burn down. I debated writing this, as I usually try to focus on uplifting and positive posts on this blog. The world is full of so much…

Junk hunting or antiquing is one of my favorite pastimes. I love searching for old treasures, especially finding ones that need a small bit of TLC to make them shine. Plus, for me the thrill of the hunt is quite addicting. A few weeks ago…