Elevate the ordinary, thrive where you’re planted.

Lots of people want to sit down to a hot dinner every night, grow some of their own food or just focus on making their home comfortable and beautiful. Too often, busy schedules and a lack of resources make those sort of old-fashioned, purposeful tasks seem impossible. It’s easy to think you need tons of time, money or expertise to cook delicious dinners, bake your own bread, grow a garden, or set a beautiful table. The truth is, you CAN do any of those things and you’ll be surprised how easy it can be to fit them into your life.
I’m Heather and I’m here to help you add some splendor (whatever that means to you) to your life. Scroll around and you’ll find information on gardening , urban homesteading and homemaking, cooking, growing your own food, setting the table, collecting and caring for silver, china and linens and much more. Let’s elevate the ordinary together.
Apple Cinnamon Cake
Recipe for apple cinnamon cake Get ready to meet the perfect fall dessert! Pumpkin gets a lot of press as the iconic flavor of fall. And for good reason, it's seasonal, delicious and a ...READ MORE
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How to Make Chive Salt
How to make chive salt It is very simple to combine fresh chives and ...READ MORE
Difference Between Greek and Italian Oregano
Greek Oregano vs Italian Oregano Wondering about the difference between Greek and Italian oregano? ...READ MORE
Recipe for Homemade Ketchup
Homemade Ketchup Recipe If you've never made your own ketchup, you're in for a ...READ MORE
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Growing Herbs
Growing herbs Making herbs part of your garden: a permaculture approach Growing herbs, whether culinary, medicinal or ornamental, is incredibly popular. For many people, "growing herbs" means "a plot of garden specifically designated for ...READ MORE
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Difference Between Greek and Italian Oregano
Greek Oregano vs Italian Oregano Wondering about the difference between Greek and Italian oregano? ...READ MORE
The Best Herb Books
The best books about herbs Growing herbs has so many benefits. Herbs add beauty ...READ MORE
How to Set Up a Worm Compost Bin
Why you need a worm compost bin It might sound weird - and maybe ...READ MORE
How to Make Chive Salt
How to make chive salt It is very simple to combine fresh chives and sea salt to make chive salt. It is important, however, to use the right ratio of chives to salt because ...READ MORE
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How to Make Chive Salt
How to make chive salt It is very simple to combine fresh chives and ...READ MORE
Pepperoncini Peppers
Pepperoncini Peppers Pepperoncini peppers are one of the most popular peppers out there. But ...READ MORE
Canning Bloody Mary
How to Can Bloody Mary Mix Since tomatoes are only in season a few ...READ MORE
Myths about Splendor
Do you want to bring more splendor into your life? What's stopping you? Perhaps it's one of these Myths About Splendor? If you haven't read it already, check out What is Splendor?, my mission ...READ MORE
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Throw a Christmas Punch Party
Christmas Punch Party - What is it? If you want to host a gathering ...READ MORE
Five Ways to Make Hosting Easier
How to make hosting easier on yourself It can be incredibly fun to host ...READ MORE
Apple Cinnamon Cake
Recipe for apple cinnamon cake Get ready to meet the perfect fall dessert! Pumpkin ...READ MORE