Country Kitchen Notes

A bright sunlit farmhouse entryway with a dried flower wreath of pale wildflowers and grasses on a white door, a woven market basket with dried lavender on a light bench
Decorate with Dried Flower Wreaths, Market Baskets and Olive Wood Boards Through the Seasons
How to decorate with dried flower wreaths, woven market baskets and olive wood boards through the seasons, plus simple care for dried flowers and wood boards. Read more...
A bright sunlit farmhouse dining table with an ivory linen table runner, folded cloth napkins, cream stoneware plates and bowls, a white ceramic pitcher of fresh wildflowers and beeswax taper candles in ceramic candlesticks
How to Set a Farmhouse Table: Linen Runners, Cloth Napkins, Stoneware and Taper Candles
How to set a relaxed farmhouse table: start with a linen runner and cloth napkins, add stoneware, a pitcher of flowers and taper candles, and keep it simple. Read more...
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Handmade Stoneware Mug and Pottery Care: Choosing and Caring for Mugs, Pitchers and Bowls
How to choose and care for handmade stoneware mugs, pitchers and bowls: why glazes vary, dishwasher and microwave tips, everyday washing and avoiding cracks. Read more...
A bright sunlit country kitchen with natural oatmeal linen tea towels hanging from a white wooden rail, a striped linen apron on a hook and a folded ivory linen table runner on a pale counter by an open window, soft morning daylight, no text, no logos
How to Choose, Wash and Care for Linen Tea Towels, Aprons and Table Runners
How to choose, wash and care for linen tea towels, aprons and table runners: the first wash, drying, ironing, stains and storage tips for everyday use. Read more...