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Homemade Vanilla

The Sweetest Gift: Why We Make Homemade Vanilla Every Year There’s nothing more personal than gifting something homemade. The time, intention, and care it takes to create something from scratch make it feel extra special—both to give and to receive. In a world where quick convenience often wins, homemade gifts feel like a fading tradition.…

Fresh Flowers

Fresh flowers don’t need an occasion. I love treating myself to a bouquet once a week—it’s such a simple, beautiful way to bring a little joy into everyday life. During blooming season here at Frost Farm, though, I skip the store and head straight to the garden. There’s something incredibly rewarding about cutting my own…

Christmas Houses

Holiday Crafting at Frost Farm: A Cherished Tradition When the Frost Farm gears up for the holidays—I mean we GEAR UP. By November 1st, I’m in full craft mode, planning what new decorations I’ll be making for the season. This isn’t just a festive hobby—it’s a family tradition rooted in love and legacy. I’ve always…

Pool House Floors

Let me start by saying—I never thought my husband would agree to these floors. Honestly, I didn’t think there was even a chance. These were my DREAM floors, and I assumed they were completely out of reach. It all started, of course, on Pinterest. I stumbled across a photo of these stunning antique floors, and…

Frost Harvest Cake

Do you ever just need fall to start? By the time September rolls around, I start to feel stir-crazy. My heart is ready for crisp nights, colorful leaves, and cozy sweatsuits by the fire—but here in Southern California, September is basically summer’s second act. So, I create my own little autumn, and it all begins…

Book Party

My daughter loves a good book. Like, really loves it. So when she asked to host her girlfriends for a book party, we jumped right in with something simple, fun, and quick to pull together. She was so proud to play hostess, and the best part? You could easily give this idea a spooky twist…

Harry Potter Theme Birthday

When it gets close to any of my kids’ birthdays, I go into full planning mode. I love a good theme and tend to go all out. So when my oldest daughter asked for a Harry Potter birthday, I was thrilled—there are just so many magical ideas to run with! Right away, I pictured a…

Pool House Bath

Taking on this bathroom was nothing short of monumental. After laying nearly 960 square feet of antique limestone flooring throughout the main living area, this space quickly became the next major challenge in the pool house project. The shower alone is massive—8′ x 8′ x 9’—and, truthfully, it was my biggest design misstep early on.…