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Hearty Split Pea & Pumpkin Soup

Posted on 19/10/2022 by

Today is all about delicious soups of the season that speak autumn comfort food. One of my favorite things about autumn is that it is soup season. And a favorite soup that my husband makes is a lentil soup. He took his lentil soup recipe and customized it for a split pea and pumpkin soup version- and even better- served it inside a charming little personal size pumpkin for added oomph and flavor.

It is so easy to make and so easy to customize. This is a basic recipe- but I will be honest- he is not a recipe following

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Easy Halloween Charcuterie Board – French Country Cottage

Posted on 18/10/2022 by

Simple and sweet and delicious – and so easy to create. A halloween charcuterie board is a great last minute treat to put together and set out for guests to enjoy.

Halloween Charcuterie Board

We don’t do traditional charcuterie boards here since we are vegetarians- but of course, you can absolutely add whatever you would like to yours. The best thing about platters and boards of nibbles is that they are easy to customize. This one has sweets and treats, fruit, nuts and cheese and crackers. A perfect week of this and that for snacking.

Here is what is included

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Sagging Crawl Space Problems In Ontario

Posted on 18/10/2022 by

Causes & Repair Solutions For Sinking, Sagging Crawl Spaces

A failing girder showing signs of compression damage in a New Hamburg home

A floor joist shows signs of compression due to the heavy weight of the home — and too few crawl space supports.

Inadequate crawl space support leads to sinking floors, uneven floors, and damage to your structure.

Crawl space jack posts provide a fast, permanent, warrantied solution to this problem. They’re a great option for homeowners investing in home repairs.

The Problems:

Your crawl space is experiencing structural problems that are causing it to sink or sag in the middle.

What’s Happening:

Crawl spaces experience structural sagging for these three primary

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Travel Diaries Paris & an apartment with a view

Posted on 17/10/2022 by

Travel Diaries Paris

We are back in Europe today for the next post in our travel diaries- Paris and all about our stay there.

We wrapped up our stay in England and headed over to France for a couple of work photoshoots in Paris. Though we spent most of the time there working on a photography project where we were staying- the mornings and by about 8:30 pm every evening- it was all about relaxing and soaking up the most incredible views. And we had the most beautiful apartment to do just that in. I am sharing a video tour

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Autumn Candlelight – French Country Cottage

Posted on 16/10/2022 by

Cozy autumn is the best. Chunky knit throws, warm fires in the fireplace and autumn candlelight ambiance bring all the warm and cozy feelings to the house. While we have the slightest of chills in the air in the mornings and evenings- our weather during the day is full of sunshine and warmth into the 80’s in October. It is a dance between the seasons until the rainy weather and chilly temperatures moves in- and it is perfect for adding just a bit of those candlelight touches to warm up the house.

On the table

Cozy. Warm. And simple and

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Cozy Natural Autumn Coat Styling

Posted on 15/10/2022 by

When it comes to natural autumn- stepping just outside your door to find inspiration is the perfect place to start. Today we are talking about a simple autumn coat styling that is perfect for all season long.

Autumn Coat

For Friday Favorites this week- it is all about autumn and cozy natural elements. Whether gathering up fall branches and leaves or a basketful of acorns- nature provides an abundance of inspiration and elements to use for seasonal stylings.

Start with pumpkins

I started with several of those chunky heirloom pumpkins in various sizes.

With their muted color, they created the

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Autumn Potting Shed Porch – French Country Cottage

Posted on 14/10/2022 by

Bold and beautiful is the mantra for the autumn potting shed porch styling today. Using the same elements that we decorated the barn with- I am showing how you can take a simple porch to autumn beauty in a few minutes. And you might notice a few new baby frizzle silkie chickens running around enjoying themselves too.

Autumn Potting Shed

I have been feeling a whole lot more bold and beautiful with autumn colors this year. There is something about those rich saturated hues of golds & burnt orange. And this autumn foliage is full of those beautiful bold hues.

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Slow Living & a bit of tinsel all year

Posted on 13/10/2022 by

I know what you are probably thinking. Tinsel. In October? Tinsel is for the holidays. For draping on Christmas tree branches and garlands and adding a bit of sparkle magic. And yes, you are exactly right.

But I’m talking about tinsel in the sense of what it brings to those branches.

What About Tinsel

Tinsel is that little shimmer and shine. It glistens as it moves when you walk by and sends flickering beams of light across the room. It is a little extra, a lot of fun and is full of nostalgia and beauty. When I think of tinsel

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