11th hour gift guide for him and her.

If you, too, have just realized that Christmas is very much upon us, welcome. This is a judgment-free zone for the well-intentioned, slightly behind, still hopeful among us. Consider this a tidy little roundup of thoughtful, last-minute gift ideas—for him and…

Our Little Women inspired Christmas house.

I love our old New England country house all year, but it’s my favorite at Christmastime.  With its hand-hewn beams, creaky floors, and long history it really comes into its own when it’s all dressed up for the holiday.  When…

Black Friday/Cyber Week Sales

It’s officially that time of year when my inbox is 90% sale alerts and I’m suddenly convinced I need a better toaster. Black Friday is here again, and while the deals can get a little chaotic, I’ve pulled together the ones that are actually…

Our Samsung Frame TV Review.

When we built our home in Arizona, the first major purchase we made was a flat screen Samsung TV. Before that, we had one of those square box affairs with a built-in DVD player we got for our wedding. This…

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Creating a Strong Family Culture.

This past week has been one of those soul shaking moments when the world’s ugliness has been hard to ignore. The headlines alone made me want to climb under a quilt and stay there. And yet—even amid all that darkness,…

Meet Cori

Hi, I’m Cori—an old-soul mom of five living in a creaky New England farmhouse. I’m always making something and I love curating timeless finds for the home and closet. If you love old houses, good food, and cozy layers you’re in good company here.

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