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Autumn from the heart

Welcome to this collection
of autumn decor ideas
and delicious recipes. It’s the
ultimate guide to fall, where
you can find exactly what
you need!

Meet Ann

Welcome! Here you will find uncomplicated recipes, understated ways to refresh your home, and unlimited seasonal inspiration.

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The AUTUMN Market

A collection of wonderful
fall decor items,
curated especially for you.


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Our Two Blue Front Doors

A blue front door welcomes your guests in style, and it adds amazing personality and curb appeal. We’ve had two blue doors, and we loved them both!


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Best of simple living


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FARMHOUSE STYLE
MADE EASY

Sign up for my free email series and see how easy it is to add touches of Farmhouse Style to your existing decor.

Downsizing + Moving

This 6-part series chronicles our journey from the moment we first considered moving out of our family home, until the process was completely over. Through it all, there were so many different emotions. I’m sharing everything I learned along the way, what I did right, and what I did wrong!


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THE 2025 CALENDAR

Get this free 25-page PDF that includes a pretty cover page, an inspirational quote, monthly calendars, a daily planner, a weekly planner, a meal planner, a faith planner, a goal planner, and a page for notes.

MODERN FARMHOUSE: THE SERIES

Discover how, by using these
design ideas, you can seamlessly
blend modern farmhouse
style into your existing decor.