Things We Love: Just Love Vintage Cashmere Hats

Add a spark of color and keep your head warm with these upcycled hats We love supporting makers and decreasing our carbon footprint. Our good friend Geri Justinger at Just Love Vintage is one of the most talented makers we know. Her collection of all things vintage, unique designs and wonderful handmade clothing, accessories and […]

La Soeurette Guides: A Mindful Approach to 2021

Say goodbye to 2020 and apply lessons learned to a mindful approach to life in 2021. It goes without saying- 2020 was one of the hardest years in our lives. For me personally, it started with my father breaking his hip (he is doing well.) Then we learned he had another medical issue (he is […]

Holiday Baking: Sharing Traditional European Family Christmas Cookie Recipes

We share simple ingredient cookie recipes passed down among generations I grew up with aunts, uncles, grandmothers, parents, friend’s parents, church communities, neighbors… sharing dessert. This time of year meant a lot of family holiday baking. Grandpa’s pfeffernusse. Mom’s stollen and anise cookies. I love a frosted cookie or gooey bar, but sometimes just a […]

A Midwest Christmas

Fresh picked pine, handmade decorations and sweet family memories A Midwest Christmas for me is influenced by nature and special family or cultural traditions. Christmas has always been my absolute favorite holiday. My mother owned a flower and gift store in northeastern Wisconsin called Schumacher’s Flowers and Gifts. She made Christmas beautiful for so many […]

Things We Love: Little French Bakery Digital Baking Classes

Want to learn how to make real bread and fancy baked goods? Try an online class! Looking for something fun to do during the upcoming cold days and nights? Love learning new things? Check out Little French Bakery’s awesome online baking classes. I have known Susan Holding for over twenty years. I remember meeting her […]

Great Holiday Gifts for the Chef

Great holiday gift ideas for your home chef and anyone who loves to cook. We love to share our secrets, and as avid cooks, we appreciate any new gadgets or products! This holiday season, we are sharing many of our favorites with you. We have included several price points and many of these items can […]

Collecting: Vintage Holiday Knits

It is getting colder and snowier…. wear a festive holiday sweater! The holidays are officially here and it is a great time to pull out your favorite festive knits! Liz’s mom was an avid knitter, and she grew up with handmade mittens, sweaters and beautiful handmade woolen goods. Collecting is often a family tradition, and […]

Things We Love: Holiday Toasts

This year, consider giving a holiday toast. Whether you write it yourself or find a poem or words written by someone else, make sure you share how you feel and celebrate those who mean the most. 2020 will be a year that goes down for the books. Can any of us really remember a year […]