Merrier Derrière River Ranch

06/11/2026

There is something deeply satisfying about sinking my hands into the soil. 🌱

The coolness to the touch.
The rich, earthy scent.
The softness of it.

It grounds me.

Then and there, nothing else matters.
Not because I'm trying to escape life,
but because I'm fully present in it.

I love the anticipation of planting.

Gently placing tiny seeds into the ground and dreaming of the blooms, the fruit, the bountiful harvest to come. 🌿

I love checking on them each day.
Hoping, praying, waiting.

And I still do a little happy dance when the first bean sprouts or a tomato ripens on the vine. 🤭

There is something beautiful about tending a garden. Pulling away what doesn't belong. Nurturing what does. Watching something small become something far bigger.

It's enough.

Everyone seems to be searching for a richer life. Meanwhile, I'm standing in my garden realizing how rich mine already is.

With dirt beneath my nails, sunshine on my skin, and a smile on my face, it's hard to imagine wanting to be anywhere else. ☀️

06/10/2026

Sometimes it doesn't take long for them to leave their mark on your heart. This sweet little soul is proving that to be true. 💛💛💛🌿

06/09/2026

Back in my happy place, the garden! ☀️🌿

We're about 2/3 done planting, and I'm so excited to see what we harvest this year!

This year's lineup includes LOTS of sweet banana peppers for canning, bell and jalapeño peppers, green beans, carrots, radishes, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, delicata squash, zucchini, kohlrabi, lettuce, strawberries, mint, sage, thyme, oregano, basil, and dill. 🌱 🍅🥒🌿🌶️

06/08/2026

A beautiful evening sky over the farmstead tonight. 🩷🩷🩷

06/03/2026

I love floating the river and coming around the bend to this beautiful stretch of river we are blessed to call our own. Surrounded by woods, water, and fields, it feels like the best of all worlds tucked away in the heart of God's country. No matter how many times I see it, I never stop appreciating it. ⛅️

06/02/2026

Her name will be.. 🌼 Clara Belle 🌼

Finding the right name is never a quick process for me, but this one stayed with me from the moment it came to mind. It’s feminine and timeless, with vintage charm and Southern grace. 🌿 My sweet Clara Belle.

05/31/2026

My sweet Patty Cake and her beautiful doelings, Olive and Willow. Both girls are being retained and will be staying right here on the farmstead. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

Merrier Derrière Patty Cake
× Rise & Shine Acres White Birch

05/29/2026

One day she'll be too big for my lap, but today she's right where she belongs. 🥰

11/04/2025

Today is National Homemakers Day, and I want to pause and honor the beauty of this life. 💛

I am the heart of our home.
I nurture it with hearty meals, freshly baked treats, and care for every detail that makes it a feel like warmth itself.

I tend to the energy of our home so it feels loving, welcoming, and peaceful. A place where everyone can rest, manifest, and simply be.

Being a homemaker is a true blessing and such a privilege. It allows me to slow down, live with purpose, and be fully present.

It also gives me the freedom to explore new possibilities and pour love into the daily hobbies that bring me happiness.

This work matters. Not because it’s measured in monetary value, but because it makes a difference in the lives of those I love.

I love being me.
I love being a nurturer.
I love being homemaker.

All other careers and endeavors exist in one way or another to support the sacred work done within the home. It is amazing, really.

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Today, November 3rd.
Happy National Homemaker Day🥰