Hi, I’m Annie!
I’m a later-in-life stay at home mom to a teenage son and infant baby girl. I live in a little cottage on the river in the far north of Idaho. I am a seeker of Beauty and lover of old things. Join me as I share comfort food, cozy homemaking and rustic gardening.
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Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
These almond raspberry thumbprint cookies have quickly become a favorite Christmas cookie for our little family. While they aren’t necessarily just a cookie for the holidays this is the time of year that I make them. The touch of almond flavor and the sweetness of the raspberry jam are a perfect combination. These cookies also…
Easy Christmas Simmer Pot Recipe
If you are sensitive to some candles (like me) then making simmer pots are a great way make your home smell amazing without the junk that can be found in some scented candles. You can change up the ingredients depending on the season or your mood. This Christmas simmer pot is full of fresh oranges…
Snowball Cookie Recipe (AKA Russian Tea Cakes)
Snowball cookies, also known as Russian tea cakes, are one of our favorite cookies to make a Christmas time. These cookies are very similar to short bread and have a buttery, melt in your mouth crumb. Bits of chopped walnuts (or pecans) add a delightful, nutty crunch. A coating of powdered sugar gives these cookies…
Three DIY Christmas Garlands
One of my favorite ways to decorate for Christmas is by making handmade decorations. Some of the easiest, versatile and budget friendly decorations are handmade garlands. These three DIY Christmas garlands easy to modify according to your own Christmas decor style and taste. DIY Christmas Garland #1 The first garland is made from mainly natural…
The BEST Molasses Cookies
If you only have one molasses cookie recipe in your holiday recipe stash then it needs to be this one. These molasses cookies have just the right amount of beautiful molasses paired perfectly with warm holiday spices and are rolled in sugar before baking. Slightly crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside,…
Leftover Turkey Casserole
One of the best thing about Thanksgiving is the leftovers. This leftover turkey casserole is the perfect way to use up your leftover turkey and gravy. The tradition on my mom’s side of the family is to make this leftover turkey casserole the day after Thanksgiving. My Gramma would make it and invite everyone over…