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Craft drawer organization is done with a tower of plastic drawers with a plant placed on top for fun. Craft Drawer Organization
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Craft Drawer Organization

January 4, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Get organized with some of my favorite craft drawer organization ideas. It’s a new year and I’m ready to keep my home tidy and functional.

Refined sugar free hot chocolate is served in a mug on a cork plate with evergreen branches and chocolate chunks nearby. healthy hot cocoa recipe | refined sugar free hot chocolate
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healthy hot cocoa recipe | refined sugar free hot chocolate

January 1, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly3 Comments

Try Refined Sugar Free Hot Chocolate today with this rich, wholesome recipe made from scratch in minutes. It’s the perfect wintertime pick-me-up!

A cottagecore home is decorated perfectly for spring. The direction of our home renovation | When will we be done?
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The direction of our home renovation | When will we be done?

December 30, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly3 Comments

Today, I thought I would share about the direction of our home renovation journey. I decided on writing a journal-entry-style post to keep things simple since I am in holiday mode.

A man and woman embrace on a Christmas card laid on a tabletop next to pine cones. celebrating the holiday season | well wishes
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celebrating the holiday season | well wishes

December 23, 2022December 8, 2022 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Today, I’m sharing my approach to the holiday season and taking it at a slower pace. Then I’m sharing some encouragement about the new year. I hope you are able to take some time this season to simply enjoy life.

Stocking stuffer ideas for adults are shown with cottagecore stockings hanging from a mantle. Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Adults
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Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Adults

December 14, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Join me today for some stocking stuffer ideas for adults this Christmas. The holidays are in full swing, so you won’t want to miss any of these ideas!

Cottagecore aesthetic is shown by a woman wearing a blue pattern floral dress in an orchard as she holds a basket of berries. What is Cottagecore? | All About the Cottagecore Aesthetic
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What is Cottagecore? | All About the Cottagecore Aesthetic

December 11, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Learn all about the cottagecore aesthetic and the lifestyle that inspires it. With humble roots and lots of sweet, simple touches, this style is sure to stay around for a while…

Cinnamon rolls make the perfect Christmas brunch idea as they lay on a table next to a pine cone and vintage truck. Christmas brunch ideas | menu, decor & more
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Christmas brunch ideas | menu, decor & more

December 7, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Christmas brunch ideas are aplenty this year. I’ve got you covered with all you need to keep hearts filled and bellies full. Between menu planning, entertainment, and table centerpieces, you can find it all right here.

Classic, fluffy cinnamon rolls are in a casserole dish cooling on a dining table. Classic, Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls
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Classic, Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls

December 4, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly12 Comments

Dive into the best cinnamon roll recipe ever! These fluffy, soft cinnamon rolls are nostalgia, decadence, and a whole lotta cinnamon all rolled into one. Come see my secret to the perfect soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls every time.

Walking along the board docks on the bay is one of many things to do in St. Augustine, Florida. Things To Do in St. Augustine, Florida
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Things To Do in St. Augustine, Florida

November 30, 2022March 13, 2025 Tara Kelly2 Comments

There are so many things to do in St. Augustine, Florida. I’ve rounded up the top places to visit, using my personal experience spending a day in this gorgeous seaside town.

Pie crust tips are shown with a pumpkin pie on a table next to white mini pumpkins. 5 tips for a perfect pie crust | pie crust tips
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5 tips for a perfect pie crust | pie crust tips

November 27, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly3 Comments

Learn my top 5 best pie crust tips for the perfect pie crust every time. With the holidays in full swing, you’ll want to save these for later!

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I’m Tara Kelly, recently married to the love of my life—Adrian—and on a quest to longevity, vitality, and overall a simpler way of living. I’m also a first-time homeowner turning our 1950s ranch-style house into a cottage fit just for us. Read more...

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