Holiday Classics Archives - Gracefully Home

Home
Connect
- About
- Subscribe
- Contact
- Disclosures
- Media Kit
- Featured On
What is a Health Coach
Simple Homestead
Simple Farmhouse
Simple Lifestyle
Recipe Box
Shop

Gracefully Home

Inspiring Holistic Living

Home
Connect
- About
- Subscribe
- Contact
- Disclosures
- Media Kit
- Featured On
What is a Health Coach
Simple Homestead
Simple Farmhouse
Simple Lifestyle
Recipe Box
Shop

Holiday Sourdough Coffee Cake

Breakfast & Brunch, Holiday Classics, Sourdough ·

Holiday Sourdough Coffee Cake

Simple Sourdough Brioche Bread at Home

Breads, Breakfast & Brunch, Holiday Classics, Sourdough ·

Simple Sourdough Brioche Bread at Home

Simple Sourdough Persimmon Spice Roll

Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Holiday Classics, Recipe Box, Snacks ·

Simple Sourdough Persimmon Spice Roll

Simple Homemade Apple Butter

Back to Basics Series, Breakfast & Brunch, Holiday Classics, Recipe Box, Snacks ·

Simple Homemade Apple Butter

Simple Passover Celebration Ideas for Christians

Holiday Classics, Mindful Living ·

Simple Passover Celebration Ideas for Christians

Grain Free Peppermint Brownies

Desserts, Holiday Classics, Recipe Box ·

Grain Free Peppermint Brownies

Thanksgiving Recipes

Holiday Classics, Recipe Box ·

Thanksgiving Recipes

As we end a very emotional & busy year, here in th

As we end a very emotional & busy year, here in the hollow, we are intentionally slowing things down to embrace the end of 2022 with gratitude & hope; while we look forward to another year of simplifying & living more intentionally for the Lord.
.
In 2022, we suffered great loss as we had to say good bye to my father-in-law in the beginning of the year & my own father two months ago. We also lost my father-in-law’s youngest brother & our sweet Australian shepherd, Abby. 😔
.
Even with so much loss this past year, our hearts are thankful for the time we had with our loved ones. We are even more thankful for the simple fact that they are no longer suffering or in pain. Praise the Lord! 🖐🏻
.
We make the leap into the new year with excitement & anticipation for what is yet to come. What are you most excited about in the new year?! 👇🏻
.
John 16:33 (KJV)
.
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
.
#faithnotfear
#celebratelife
#victoryinJesus
#womanoffaith

Thankful for the little things here in the hollow.

Thankful for the little things here in the hollow. The memories we have made over the years and the memories we are currently making. The projects we have completed and those yet to be touched.
.
When my dad & my mom would visit the farm, my dad would say, “Maybe in thirty years, you will make a dent in your to-do list.” Well, his noble efforts during long visits, made a considerable dent in that list. I don’t think there is one room that he didn’t leave his unique mark in. 👏🏻
.
Seeing my dad’s health decline so drastically over the past five years, has been tough because for as long as I have known him, he stayed active & engaged. Sadly, his last days, he was unrecognizable. His condition left him unable to enjoy the lifestyle he once had with those he loved so much. 💔
.
I have been quiet over here, just living one day at a time with my family, knowing that it wouldn’t be long before we would have to say good bye to my sweet father.
.
It is with a heavy heart that I share that my father made his journey home four days ago. It still doesn’t seem real! 😔 BUT our hope is in the Lord & knowing that my dad chose Jesus in the end makes his heartbroken “little girl” overjoyed knowing that the BEST is yet to come for my father. 🤗
.
What a blessing to know that we will see each other again one day! 🙌🏻 Perhaps, he has been reunited with our Little Samuel already. ❤️

Thank you, Jesus for the gift of salvation! ❤️

E.R.D.
2 Dec 1939- 31 Oct 2022

John 16:22 (KJV)

And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

Happy first day of autumn, friends! 🍂 . To tak

Happy first day of autumn, friends! 🍂
.
To take the full tour of our Simple Fall Farmhouse by visiting our YT channel. 👏🏻
.
https://youtu.be/C9hC-7alxHQ
.
#simplefarmhousefalltour
#vintagefarmhousetour
#homesteader
#naturalliving

And just like that, summer is beginning to fade, a

And just like that, summer is beginning to fade, as we get a taste of fall with these cooler mornings & chillier nights. 🤗
.
Water was scarce the last few months & we had to get creative with our off-grid homesteading skills. The Lord provided, as He always does & we walked away with more confidence for any future challenges we may encounter down the road. 👏🏻
.
I’m working on a blog post that shares how we made things work through several droughts this summer. 🥵
.
I’m curious for those of you who live in the cities 🏬 & suburbs, how do you prepare for dry summers or unexpected water supply issues? 👇🏻
.
#beprepared
#homesteadlife
#countryliving
#simplefarmhouse
#naturalliving
#countrylife

Life on the homestead isn’t always easy. It take

Life on the homestead isn’t always easy. It takes a lot of hard work, sweat, tears, patience, & problem solving to just keep our heads above the water, most days. BUT days like these, remind us that it’s all worth it! 🤗
.
Never stop learning & growing! There’s always room for improvement. Life is a journey worth taking! 🖐🏻 So jump in with both feet.
.
Proverbs 16:9 (KJV)
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
.
#simplehomestead
#homesteadersofinstagram
#celebratelife
#bestillandknow
#naturalliving
#countrylife
#oldfarmhouse
#homeschoollife

Finally unpacked and settled back in the hollow af

Finally unpacked and settled back in the hollow after being on the west coast for two weeks. 👏🏻 The kids and I had an awesome visit with my side of the family. 🤗
.
Now, it’s time to get back to business & get some work done around the farmhouse & farm in preparation for the upcoming fall 🍂 season.
.
The living room, family room, & our room got some deep cleaning after the hubby did some demolition in the laundry room while we were gone. 💪 All the bed linens got washed & beds remade.
.
Next on the deep cleaning list is the dining area off of our kitchen. I knew this $15 auction house crate find from months ago, would be a perfect addition to this simple table. It was our first new table in the first house we purchased together over 20 years ago. 😍
.
We eat every meal around this table and do crafts after our homeschool lessons here. We also use it for our science experiments, canning sessions, & sewing projects. Having a crate to corral all the things is a helpful way to still have something pretty, but practical.🖐🏻 It helps that our flower garden is still blooming & our hydrangeas we’re begging to be brought in. 😍
.
For more organizing tips and simple farmhouse ideas, head over to the blog. Link is in our bio.
.
What are some ways you like to add form & function to your homes? 👇🏻
.
#simplefarmhouse
#falldecorinspiration
#rusticfarmhouse
#budgetfriendlyfalldecorideas
#diyfarmhouse
#handmadehome

Moving this oldie, but goodie up for this 4th of J

Moving this oldie, but goodie up for this 4th of July! 🇺🇸
.
Local strawberries 🍓, fresh mint 🌱, homemade whipped cream, & Einkorn #sourdough biscuits on a sunny ☀️ day in the hollow. 🎉 I can press repeat on THIS all week long! 😉
.
So glad we can enjoy the taste of these delicious strawberries 🍓 even after the strawberry season has ended.
.
If canning intimidates you or you are new to canning, I shared some of my back to basics canning tips over on the blog in our Back to Basics series. Preserving our own food is so rewarding. 🖐🏻 Thankful for those pioneers in the past that considered the future and paved the way for the freedom and liberty that we still enjoy today here in the USA. 🇺🇸
.
Hope you have a blessed & safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸
.
#naturalliving
#madefromscratch
#celebratelife
#hobbyfarm
#homesteadlife
#canningbasics
#freshstrawberries
#einkornbiscuits
#tnblogger

Happy first day of summer! 🖐🏻 The temps here

Happy first day of summer! 🖐🏻 The temps here in TN have been record breaking highs. 🥵 So, we have been spending more of our days outdoors, soaking up the sunshine & sweating out the toxins on the courts, in the garden, & in the pastures with our growing herd. 👏🏻 We just added Whitney’s Willow & Big Jake couldn’t be more excited to now have three other play mates. 😉
.
I’m currently working on something special to share for next week over on our YouTube channel. I hope you’ll stop on by & say “Hi!”
.
#naturalliving
#homesteadlife
#summertimeonthefarm
#homesteadersofinstagram
#celebratelife
#farmlife

Copyright © 2023 Gracefully Home · Theme by 17th Avenue

Enjoying this blog? Please help spread the word!