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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 6, 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 4, 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 26, 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 7, 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 15, 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 4, 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 2, 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 20, 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 9, 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 6, 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 4, 20187 min read
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