Recently, we had a listener ask for practical tips on contentment and we decided that this topic deserved a dedicated episode, so here we are! In today’s episode, we discuss maintaining contentment as a homemaker which, as most of us know, is NOT “easy”. We get deep- sharing vulnerable stories from our own lives and revealing how those moments shaped our perspectives on contentment. While there is no quick-fix solution if you are experiencing discontentment, we do believe that finding contentment in life is simpler than most of us make it out to be… Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS ..read more

In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of rest and overcoming homemaker guilt on the days when your to-do list is more ambitious than your energy levels. Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Red Leaf Coffee DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo Vanessa- Magnesium Baths using Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black ..read more

Do you have projects you are planning for the upcoming Spring & Summer? Or maybe you are in the midst of projects now! Either way, this episode is for you.  Today we share the projects we are undertaking at the moment as well as the takeaways that have helped us the MOST in our years of homeownership. We hope this episode will give you some ideas as you are planning to tackle home projects this year on how you can take action while keeping your cool.  Thank you for tuning in! DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- Putting outdoor twinkly lights on a timer Nessa- Our Avenue to Adventure calenda ..read more

Merry Christmas & welcome to Season 3, Art of Homemaking community! In today’s episode we introduce you to the Season 3 theme for the podcast, catch you up to speed on our lives- Shannon’s husband’s new job in Alaska, Vanessa’s move to Washington, & second trimester updates!  Today is also our holiday special episode where we discuss traditions we have adopted, how we are decorating our homes, & changes in our homemaking routines. Thank you all for your patience between seasons as we’ve been getting adjusted to our life changes, we are so excited to be back for another season ..read more

We are ending Season 2 on a chill note. In today’s episode, we sat down over coffee & chatted about everything from the plans we are making for our home designs to shopping for maternity clothes. We hope you enjoy dreaming with us and can’t wait to catch up in Season 3. We will be back soon! Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Simple Farmhouse Life Podcast Episode Pregnancy Announcement IG Post The Shoppe Pearl Butik DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon & Nessa- wooden espresso spoon Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black ..read more

In a world of over-stimulation, we have felt a call to nurturing a simpler, quieter home environment. In today’s episode, we give our best tips for getting started on decluttering and organizing. If simplifying your home is a goal of yours you won’t wanna miss this one! Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Goodbye Things by Fumio Sasaki The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- Raine & Humble Jasmine & Magnolia in full bloom candle Nessa- doTERRA Deep Blue Rub Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease N ..read more

We've been a little distracted this season of the podcast & I'm thrilled to FINALLY get to share what's been going on! Major life updates in today’s episode and our amazing listeners are the first to hear. Thank you for tuning in! DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- Morning walks on the beach while in Hawaii Nessa- Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black ..read more

As the weather turns increasingly grim in the northern hemisphere and we are spending more time indoors, our homes can begin taking on a stale quality- everything from the air to the baseboards. Today we bring you 10 Steps to Refresh your Home This Fall. Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Albanese Gummy Bears Black Iron Wall Hooks (Etsy) DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- De'Longhi Espresso Machine EC702 Nessa- Harvest Spice candle by Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black ..read more

With the holiday season fast approaching, we thought it appropriate to dive into the topic of how we are preparing our homes for guests & some of the tips we have discovered over the years. Bear with us on the sound in this episode, we had some technical difficulties. Thank you for tuning in! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Fairytale Pumpkins Nessa's Spotify Playlists Caramel Apple Dip Recipe 8 oz pack of cream cheese 3/4 c brown sugar 1/4 c sugar 1 t vanilla extract mix until smooth & serve with apple slices (best with granny smiths) DAILY DELIGHTS Shannon- 250ml Ball Jar Nessa- Himalaya ..read more

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