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Turning the Corner: Adventures in Drywall and Defining the Interior Space

Adding to the Bones One thing I will never pretend about is how tough this homesteading-from-scratch journey has been. On so many levels:...

Laura

Nov 7, 20182 min read

Transparency: Our How Behind Our What

Digging Deeper I can't say the concept of transparency is a new one for me. The idea has been more of an evolution than anything else. I...

Laura

May 5, 20187 min read

Co-Creating Our Community

Making the Land Work With Us I am a firm believer that even though we "own" our land, we don't own it. I know I've talked about this...

Laura

Apr 15, 20184 min read

Signs of Spring: New Growth, Forward Movement

This post is dedicated to Phyllis, who so gently reminded me it was time for an update! We couldn't ask for better folks to have an owner...

Laura

Mar 9, 20184 min read

Coming Home

Building our own home has made me turn a discerning eye towards structure and space, curious about everything between the inside and...

Laura

Jan 11, 20183 min read

Nomads No More

3 houses, 2 hotel rooms, 1 yurt and a camper. Lately, I've felt like a genuine nomad: duffle bag always packed for 2, but following free...

Laura

May 8, 20172 min read

Homestead Pie

Fresh eggs, homegrown kale and Shitake mushrooms. A simple meal doesn't get any closer to from scratch than that to me. This quiche, of...

Laura

Apr 14, 20171 min read

The Little Things

Since I can remember, I've felt a strong connection to the moon and water. It's no wonder being a Cancer. Ruled by the moon, water sign;...

Laura

Mar 27, 20174 min read

Constant Evolution

One of the biggest lessons I have learned so far in our journey is this: In order to keep your sanity you must stay flexible and be open...

Laura

Mar 8, 20173 min read

Camper Life Beginnings

Living in a camper is half-house, half-tent. I feel the safety and protection that hard walls and a roof provide, but they are paper thin...

Laura

Feb 3, 20173 min read

Nesting

It's a full moon in Cancer this month. Not only am I a cancer, but Cancer is ruled by the moon and I've been feeling that strong pull...

Laura

Jan 28, 20171 min read

Comfort Food for Sickies: Ground Sausage Dumplings

A year and a half ago, one evening, we were out for a family date night and ate dinner at Ben's Tune Up, a delightful Asian-inspired,...

Laura

Jan 16, 20172 min read

Using Up the Scraps, or: micro-prep for camper life

Today was a perfect combination of getting out of the house and getting some stuff done when we were home. Making Elderberry Syrup and...

Laura

Jan 5, 20174 min read

The First Few Steps

Our driveway is just about to be wrapped up. The land feels open and ready for possibility and also exposed and a bit naked. Now is when...

Laura,

Jan 3, 20172 min read

Summer Squash and Zucchini Stew

Every year of our older childhood my sister and I were privileged to attend summer camp for 8 glorious weeks in the deep woods of Maine....

Laura

Dec 21, 20161 min read

A Homestead in the Making

This Friday, 12/9, it's all happening. We'll hop in David's car to head to the Asheville's lawyer's office to close on our new home: a...

Laura

Dec 10, 20161 min read

Barn Dreams

Long before our land search began David and I sat down to make our congregating list of wants and needs in a piece of land. One of my top...

Laura Cheatham

Dec 1, 20162 min read

Turning the Corner: Adventures in Drywall and Defining the Interior Space

Adding to the Bones One thing I will never pretend about is how tough this homesteading-from-scratch journey has been. On so many levels:...

Laura

Nov 7, 20182 min read

Transparency: Our How Behind Our What

Digging Deeper I can't say the concept of transparency is a new one for me. The idea has been more of an evolution than anything else. I...

Laura

May 5, 20187 min read