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Monday Coffee Moments

Katie Westerfield

Monday Coffee Moments

It’s that time, friends. Make it a venti and make it strong, please and thanks.

Ethan Abitz

@ethanabitZ

Ethan Abitz Instagram

Ethan Abitz Instagram

Liesbeth Disbergen

@sloppopyeah

Sloppopyeah Instagram

Sloppopyeah Instagram

Christian Trustrup

@christiantrustrup

Christian Trustrup Instagram

Christian Trustrup Instagram

Emilie Ristevski

@helloemilie

Helloemilie Instagram

Helloemilie Instagram

Magdalena Adamczuk

@pinedorpines

Pineforpines Instagram

Pineforpines Instagram

If you had to pick a place for your morning cup, which scene are you taking?

Thursdays Fall Roundup

Katie Westerfield

Thursdays Fall Roundup

A little bit of everything we’re obsessed with right now. Aka, a little bit of everything cozy and warm and fall.

Jess Olm

@jessolm

Jess Olm Instagram

Jess Olm Instagram

Kayley McCabe

@thekitchenmccabe

The Kitchen McCabe Instagram

The Kitchen McCabe Instagram

Christopher Funk

@cfunk44

CFunk Instagram

CFunk Instagram

Elena - Pine and Proper

@pine.and.proper

Pine and Proper Instagram

Pine and Proper Instagram

Kiel James Patrick

@kjp

KJP Instagram

KJP Instagram

Now on my way to frolic through a pumpkin patch and buy all the flannel.

Monday Coffee Moments

Katie Westerfield

Monday Coffee Moments

Needing a quick jolt so turning to these coffee moments. A Monday mood if i ever heard it.

Cup Of Couple

@cupofcouple

Cup Of Couple Instagram

Cup Of Couple Instagram

Stefan Heldzinger

@stefanheldzinger

Stefan Heldzinger Instagram

Stefan Heldzinger Instagram

County Road Living

@countyroadliving

Country Road Living Instagram

Country Road Living Instagram

Nikki Bigger

@nikkibigger

Nikki Bigger Instagram

Nikki Bigger Instagram

Peppe Cantone

@peppecant

Peppe Cantone Instagram

Peppe Cantone Instagram

Hoping This gave a pep in your weekday step.

Wednesdays and Landscapes

Katie Westerfield

Wednesdays and Landscapes

Ever want to move into a photo? Just pack your bags, say see ya later, and completely escape? Got that feeling right now.

Hannah Rheaume

@hannahrheaume

Hannah Rheaume Instagram

Hannah Rheaume Instagram

Rachel Blaire

@rachelbpressley

Rachel Blaire Instagram

Rachel Blaire Instagram

Michael Block

@mblockk

Michael Block Instagram

Michael Block Instagram

Nathan Lee

@nathanleeallen

Nathan Lee Instagram

Nathan Lee Instagram

Joshua Winders

@jkwinders

  • Immediately plans trip to Vermont *

Monday Coffee Moments

Katie Westerfield

Monday Coffee Moments

Nothing like a little escapism to start your week. These are your cozy coffee moments.

Melissa Male

@melissamale

Melissa Male Instagram

Melissa Male Instagram

Coffee and Woodsmoke

@coffeeandwoodsmoke

Coffee and Woodsmoke Instagram

Coffee and Woodsmoke Instagram

Austin Rutland

@austinrutland

Austin Rutland Instagram

Steven Finger

@stevenfinger

Steven Finger Instagram

Steven Finger Instagram

Farmhouse Pottery

@farmhousepottery

Farmhouse Pottery Instagram

Breathe in, breathe out. Now enjoy your Monday.

Wednesdays and Landscapes

Katie Westerfield

Wednesdays and Landscapes

Fall wonderlands only. Dream landscapes to keep you going until Autumn official joins us.

Ryan Resatka

@ryanresatka

Ryan Resatka Instagram

Ryan Resatka Instagram

Wes Walker

@southwes

Southwes Instagram

Southwes Instagram

Andrew Burns

@andrewtburns

Andrew Burns Instagram

Andrew Burns Instagram

Marylee Burman

@maryleeburman

Marylee Burman Instagram

Marylee Burman Instagram

Tom Juenemann

@tom_juenemann

Tom Juenemann Instagram

Tom Juenemann Instagram

Make sure you’re following each photographer above for the continual day dreams and all the views.

Tuesdays with Makers

Katie Westerfield

Tuesdays with Makers

A collection of goods that just make you fall in love with makers and creatives. Need for fall, need for everything in life forever.

Teressa Foglia Instagram

Teressa Foglia Instagram

Polder’s Old World Market Instagram

Polder’s Old World Market Instagram

Mark Albert Instagram

Mark Albert Instagram

Lostine Home Instagram

Lostine Home Instagram

Nade Instagram

Nade Instagram

Such beauty in these goods, I can not get over. More to come next week…

National Parks to Visit Once the World Opens

Katie Westerfield

National Parks to Visit Once the World Opens

Our Must-See List

Very much so in the mood for adventure these days. A longing for escape, to experience something new and beautiful. Pandemic aside, I often dream of travel and wide open spaces, and these parks fill that love. Here’s our favorites to explore and shots to fuel the day-dreams.

@jkwinders Instagram

@jkwinders Instagram

Arches National Park

Utah

Living in this sunrise world and I’m never coming back. The arches create something truly special you just have to witness for yourself.

@jeff.n.brenner Instagram

@jeff.n.brenner Instagram

Grand Teton National Park

Wyoming

Miles and miles of serene beauty just waiting to be explored. I fall in love with every view and every detail, every time.

@mjhotzfield Instagram

@mjhotzfield Instagram

Glacier National Park

Montana

I love when nature can surprise you and simply take your breath away. Glacier is and will always be one of those places.

@zachary.salter Instagram

@zachary.salter Instagram

Sequoia National Park

California

In an awe-filled wonderland. Giant, dramatic surroundings you can escape to for a little while.

@coastalkells Instagram

@coastalkells Instagram

Mount Rainier National Park

Washington

Right now I’m just wishing myself to this sunset and to be in this moment for a bit. If this isn’t a dream view then what is?

@nathanleeallen Instagram

@nathanleeallen Instagram

Yosemite National Park

California

The kind of beauty you want to capture and hold on to. So much to explore here and you’ll never want to leave.

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6 Strawberry Treats a Step Above Shortcake

Katie Westerfield

6 Strawberry Treats a Step Above Shortcake

If you can believe it.

It’s that time of year and I’m feeling really happy to be here. Strawberry season is among us, friends, and it’s time to celebrate accordingly. It’s hard to beat a classic strawberry shortcake but we’re highlighting six showstopper recipes to level up this well loved fruit. Keep reading through and let us know which treat you had to try.

Half Baked Harvest Website

Half Baked Harvest Website

Skillet Strawberry Bourbon Cobbler with Layered Cream Cheese Biscuits

Half Baked Harvest

Truly a step above shortcake. How dreamy and delicious does this dish sound? Plus… Cream. Cheese. Biscuits. I don’t think its possible for me to say no to this.

Eva Kosmas Flores Website

Eva Kosmas Flores Website

Strawberry Balsamic Creme Fraîche Cheesecake

Eva Kosmas Flores

How fresh and unique does this dessert sound? Something new to challenge your taste and elevate your menu.

King Arthur Baking Website

King Arthur Baking Website

Strawberry Swirl No-Knead Brioche

King Arthur Baking

Bread is always a treat, okay? Just a touch of strawberry to level up the classic brioche, for those who aren’t looking for anything too sweet.

Two Cups Flour Instagram

Two Cups Flour Instagram

Strawberry Lemonade Cake

Two Cups Flour

I think I would live in spring forever if it meant a lifetime of this beauty. Two of my very favorite things coming together to create the perfect crowd-pleasing duo.

Peter Som Instagram

Peter Som Instagram

Strawberry Ricotta Cake with Honey Whipped Ricotta

Peter Som

Cake is always a good idea. Strawberry ricotta cake is simply brilliant. And honey whipped ricotta served alongside keeps the good times rolling.

A Step Full of You Website

A Step Full of You Website

Vegan Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting

A Step Full of You

Not just for Sunday morning. I’ll be dreaming of these all spring through summer. Join me, won’t you?

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MORE FAITH THAN FEAR: Lena Sclabach

Katie Westerfield

MORE FAITH THAN FEAR: Lena Schlabach


Lena Schlabach was born and in Ohio’s Amish Country. She was once herself a little Amish girl. She is now a fashion designer and gets to travel the world with this dream job. Her life is way more than a little Amish girl could of ever imagined. She now gets to empower women with the brand she has developed in the three short years of business. Lena is passionate about making that her patterns fit a size 28 women as well as a size 5. She believes everyone should feel beautiful when they slip the Frock on.

I was born and raised in Ohio’s Amish country. I grew up in the Amish culture with my family making everything they needed and watching my community farm. As a child, I always had a desire to be creative. I remember sitting in an outhouse restroom by the one room schoolhouse I attended and creating rose flowers out of the toilet paper. I loved the reaction of my friends thinking I was talented. It inspired me to continue finding unique ways to be creative. I think it’s always possible to make something beautiful out of something ugly. It’s that way with life too.

Though I grew up in a naturally beautiful community, I always dreamed of growing up and leaving the Amish culture to live on the beach. I’m sure in retrospect that is because we love the new and mysterious, but it was always something I wanted to do. Today, I no longer live the Amish way of life, but it is the culture of my family. One of my sisters still lives in the community, and I live just next door in Millersburg, Ohio—the heart of Ohio’s Amish country.

Though I always had the desire to leave, one day I heard the saying, ‘Bloom where you are planted.’ That changed my way of thinking and my way of living. Suddenly everything changed and my creativity blossomed. I started sharing a photo-of-the-day and giving people on social media that I’d met at vintage events or fairs a glimpse of the beauty of Amish country. At the same time, I started to dream about the kind of products or business I could create that meant something to myself.

As a plus-sized woman, I have always been frustrated by the reality that there aren’t m any companies that make ‘cute’ clothes for me that look good and fit well. Suddenly, I found myself wanting those bohemian clothes that had become popular but there wasn’t a company making them for me. I decided that if I set my mind to it, I could be that company, and I could make a garment that was just as beautiful and well-built for a size 28 as it was for a size 5.

I had the vision, but as a kid I didn’t really learn to sew. I’d always dreamed about moving out of the Amish country, so any lesson my mom would try to give me went in one ear and out the other. Luckily I inherited the Amish work ethic and resourcefulness. Gathering inexpensive thrift store curtains and fabrics, and enlisting the help of my local Amish community of seamstresses, I slowly taught myself to sew enough to start making frocks. Speaking the Dutch language of these talented women, I was able to build a community with them helping me achieve my dream.

I have been in business as Farmhouse Frocks for going on three years now. It has become a business that feels not only creatively rewarding, but also fulfilling in my ability to create beautiful pieces for other women and bring happiness to them. My garments are an extension of my goal to empower women of all shapes and sizes. I am also lucky to be able to work with both of my daughters. Sydney, my younger daughter, acts as my personal assistant and aids with my online presence and styling, while my older daughter, Felicia, is my lead salesperson.

Six months into our business, we outgrew the basement of my home where we were producing all of our goods. We were utterly out of excess space to work and create, and people were starting to ask us about opening a small space for retail, so I began to look in our historic downtown for a usable location. Eventually, we found our space, with its industrial roots, high ceilings, and ceilings decorated with tin roofing, and using 28 gallons of white paint we painted all of the walls white and found a new home for Farmhouse Frocks.

We have grown rapidly, but I feel blessed. My biggest passion has been empowering women from maker to consumer, and I vow every day to make my decisions out of Faith, not Fear. It’s too difficult to make clear decisions that are hard if you’re fearful. That is why I always try to operate with faith. We even started and use the hashtag, #MoreFaithThanFear.

Today, I am happy to say that I employ 40 people, and I love that I can involve my Amish community in my business. We now have a great leverage to create jobs in the community for Amish mothers that aren’t able to work outside of the home. Last year the local chamber gave us the reward for Small Business of the Year because of the impact we have had on our community. Now that I have a team that can now help me with all the day-to-day needs, I have more time to travel and feed my soul with inspiration. When I’m not drawing inspiration on the road, I love to browse Pinterest and podcasts.

I love to think of ways to better my business/events. How can I make it more creative? Sometimes that becomes building new fixtures, or figuring out creative solutions. Generally, I love my work and never feel too overworked. As I’ve always heard, ‘Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.’ Always make sure to figure out a way to make money while doing what you love. Sure, sometimes working at fairs or events can be stressful, but my workspace makes me smile and I think that’s important.


10 Women Creatives and Small Businesses to Follow

Katie Westerfield

10 Women Creatives and Small Businesses to Follow

And Fall in LovE With

So excited to share some of our favorite accounts and celebrate them this International Women’s Day. We love these makers, owners and all they represent. Trust us, you will, too.

Boston General Store Instagram

Boston General Store Instagram

April Gabriel of Boston General Store

@bostongeneralstore

Lady Lancaster Instagram

Lady Lancaster Instagram

Elizabeth Leaman of Lady Lancaster

@ladylancaster

Nade Studio Instagram

Nade Studio Instagram

Maggie Pate of Nade Studio

@nadestudio

Greenhouse Mercantile Instagram

Greenhouse Mercantile Instagram

Kenya Brantley of Greenhouse Mercantile

@greenhousemercantile

Two Cups Flour Instagram

Two Cups Flour Instagram

Jenn Davis of Two Cups Flour

@twocupsflour

Pine and Proper Instagram

Pine and Proper Instagram

Elena of Pine and Proper

@pine.and.proper

Jess Olm Instagram

Jess Olm Instagram

Jessica Olm

@jessolm

Eva Kosmas Flores Instagram

Eva Kosmas Flores Instagram

Eva Kosmas Flores

@evakosmasflores

Des Moines Mercantile Instagram

Des Moines Mercantile Instagram

Mallory of Des Moines Mercantile

@dsmmercantile

Charly Savely Instagram

Charly Savely Instagram

ChaRly SavEly

@charlysavely

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5 Winter Wears to Get You Through

Katie Westerfield

5 Winter Wears to Get You Through

Ultimate cozy.

Ready to bundle up just thinking about this list. Winter Days can be a little daunting if not prepared but These five winter wears will get you through the season in style. Which is what we’re all looking for. Right?

Little Birdie Design Instagram

Little Birdie Design Instagram

Classic Winter Cap

Little Birdie Design

This double knit cap is a winter staple. Classic design and made to keep you extra warm, which I’m here for. Love the simple but want a little something extra? Shop their full collection to fit your style.

Bridge and Burn Instagram

Bridge and Burn Instagram

Sitka Insulated Parka

Bridge and Burn

Your new go-to for those cold, rainy days when you just want to be bundled. Fleece lined (yes, please) and waxed canvas parka to last you many seasons.

Pendleton Instagram

Pendleton Instagram

Donegal Merino Sweater

Pendleton

The timeless sweater you need in your closet. Soft merino wool with ribbed mock neck for an all around win. Double up on this beauty.

Buck Mason Instagram

Buck Mason Instagram

Felted Wool Coat

Buck Mason

The Felted Chore Coat and Rally Bomber. Both comfortable and functional while staying clean and stylish. Everything you want for a winters night out.

Kiel James Patrick Instagram

Kiel James Patrick Instagram

Great Moose Fleece

Kiel James Patrick

Cuddling up in this and never letting go. Pattern not for you? Available in solids for men and women as well as quarter zips. Truly something for everyone to fall in love with.

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6 Cozy Cabin Getaways

Katie Westerfield

6 Cozy Cabin Getaways

Rest & Relaxation

Mentally, I’m here. And it’s a very lovely day dream. Homey escapes to help you recharge and reset - you know you need it. These six cabin getaways are exactly what you’ve been looking for. Enjoy the views.

 

A Black A-Frame

The Catskills

A Black AFrame Instagram - Photo by Ethan Abitz

A Black AFrame Instagram - Photo by Ethan Abitz

The Hunter Houses Instagram

The Hunter Houses Instagram

Trott Cottage

Muskoka, Ontario

Trott Cottage Instagram - Photo by Chris + Nicole

Trott Cottage Instagram - Photo by Chris + Nicole

The Vermont A-Frame

Manchester Center, Vermont

The Vermont AFrame Instagram - Photo by Chris Daniele

The Vermont AFrame Instagram - Photo by Chris Daniele

Whiskey Ridge Chalet

Big Bear Lake

Whiskey Ridge Chalet Instagram - Photo by Ryan Resatka

Whiskey Ridge Chalet Instagram - Photo by Ryan Resatka

Weekend Home Instagram - Photo by Chris Daniele

Weekend Home Instagram - Photo by Chris Daniele

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The Gift Guide Wrap

Katie Westerfield

The Gift Guide Wrap

And to all, a good night.

Wrapping up this gift guide series with some favorite brands and makers. Products and treats made to last or savor in the moments, so be sure to check them out for this giving season.

Girl Meets Dirt Website

Girl Meets Dirt Website

The Cheese Board Companion Box

Girl Meets Dirt

A sampler pack of Girl Meets Dirt preserves to complement your charcuterie. Not sure how to build your board? Visit their website for best cheese pairings

Skippy Cotton Website

Skippy Cotton Website

Party Bear, Lavender Ornament

Skippy Cotton

Add some embroidery to the tree this year. These scented tokens are such a sweet and unique touch for your holiday decor.

Teressa Foglia Instagram

Teressa Foglia Instagram

Traveler’s Hat Box

Teressa Foglia

Gorgous design with luxury look and feel. Already in love with each Teressa Foglia hat and this traveler’s box is the greatest accessory.

Peg and Awl Website

Peg and Awl Website

The Harper Journal

Peg and Awl

I’ll always love the look of a leather bound journal. Hand stitched with quality hand-torn pages for a beautifully classic design.

French Press Candle Co. Website

French Press Candle Co. Website

Holiday Cheer Mini Collection

French Press Candle Co.

Another candle, another collection, another Christmas win. As a plus, French Press donates a portion of their proceeds to animal rescue organizations across the country. We love to see it.

Schoolhouse Website

Schoolhouse Website

Ion Lamp - Portland Edition

Schoolhouse

For your favorite little nook. Minimal style with an industrial feel, this Ion Lamp can pull together your coziest space.

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