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The Feathered Thing

Hope is the thing with feathers/That perches in the soul/And sings the tune without the words/And never stops/at all – Emily Dickinson That is what hope feels like right now. So light it could fly away at any moment, so slight it could slip through your fingers. Despite its weight, or lack thereof, it’s solid through and through. I have to believe hope, that feathered slight thing, will be the thing that pulls through. I

The Year Long Week

Friends, good morning! What a year this week has been. We need a break and, if we can’t take a break on a Sunday morning, then all is lost. All is certainly not lost. Today we’re taking comfort in small bits of joy like, how well a bird can hold

Still the Drama, It’s Me.

Friends, good morning! How’s Sunday feeling so far? I’m fresh back from a weeklong trip to Scotland with Will where we visited friends in Aberdeen and took what turned out to be the most epic motorcycle ride of my life. We rode the North Coast 500 which, as you can

Overnight Apple Fritter Focaccia Recipe (with step-by-step photos)

If you’re in the mood for a fall baking project (and I know you are!), this focaccia recipe is where it’s at: tender, yeasted bread meets the cozy vibes of apple fritters all with a crunchy cinnamon sugar top. Alright, here’s the situation: apple season may have been in full

Analog Dreams

Hello, happy Sunday! I hope you’re well. Personally, I’m enjoying the dropping temperatures and the feeling that this year will soon be over. My current anthem is “This Year” by The Mountain Goats, and it feels true: I will make it through this year if it kills me. I’m ready

A Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake with a Secret Ingredient

Let’s put a playful spin on pineapple upside down cake with a surprising secret ingredient that makes each bite extra moist and tender—Duke’s Mayo! Don’t worry; you won’t taste it, but it brings a bakery-quality richness that’ll keep everyone guessing. Friends, I’d tell you to buckle up, but you know

The Pile-on

Hi, friends, and good Sunday to you. Can I be honest with y’all? Struggling is not the word I would use to describe life at the moment. I know everyone is feeling it but my goodness – it feels like I’m already on the ground, and can you please stop

Brown Butter Pumpkin Texas Sheet Cake

Get ready for Pumpkin Texas Sheet Cake—the fall twist you didn’t know you needed. It’s the classic chocolate sheet cake we love in Texas, with

Land’s End is Self Care

Good morning, friends! This week is the Austin County Fair, and let me tell you—small-town Texas is truly where my heart is. The boots, the

October-Coded Must-Make Recipes

October is that awkward in-between season, isn’t it? The calendar says fall, but Texas is still serving up swimming pool weather. (I’ve probably just jinxed

Will Things Ever Just Be Precedented?

Friends, hi good morning and a very chill Sunday to you! I was walking Graham this morning (sidenote: October is National Adopt a Dog month

It’s the Climb

The Life-Changing Magic of Baking Launch!

Friends, hello and welcome back to Sunday! I’ve been recovering from a lil’ surgery this past week and I can confirm, I’m the most impatient patient. Firstly, when you call something”lil”, it seems very cutsey – not like you’ve shuffled laps around the recovery unit trying to will yourself to

The Ultimate (EASY!) Cookies and Cream Brownies

These Cookies and Cream Brownies are ultra-fudgey, swirled with sweetened cream cheese, and a generous layer of whole Oreo cookies. Each bite is the perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy cookie goodness, making these (box mix!!) brownies a decadent treat that might just become your signature dessert – they’re

A grilled cheese sandwich dipped in tomato soup bowl.

The End of Summer Check-In

Friends, hi! I don’t know about you but the end of summer/start of fall is my favorite time to check in life-wise. I will always be a back-to-school lover, so August and September always feel like the start of the year for me. It’s the perfect time for nesting, reorganizing,