Why We Switched From Candles to Essential Oils
About six months ago we purchased our first essential oil diffuser, it has changed our lives.
12 Things Every Workspace Needs - Your Home Office
Whether you're a painter, a blogger, a writer, or a designer, we believe that every workspace should have the following twelve things...
Instead of Minimalism - A Life Well Lived
Growing up I always loved weekends at antique shops and swap meets; shuffling through the clutter to find something special with my $5.00 budget was soul-warming...
How to Style A Shelf
There's really no BEST way to style a shelf. Your shelves should be a place to hold items in both a practical way and a personal stylistic way. Use shelves to display the pieces that...
Banana Muffins : Easy and Delicious
We make these muffins all the time... mainly because we never finish our bananas and stockpile them in the freezer. If you didn't already know, when your bananas start to go bad, or get too mushy, you can save them in the freezer, and they are perfectly sweet for baking.
21 Read Alouds For The Whole Family
Most of you may already know that before Hurd & Honey I was a teacher....well, that fire is still burning, especially my passion for children's literature, literacy, and writing. I'll be honest, I haven't been the best about reading to Ester,
Small Business Mistakes - Packaging and Shipping Orders
We've had a few growing pains along the way, but without these experiences we probably wouldn't be sharing...
When Visiting An Antique Shop - 12 Things To Look For
Sam and I love love love antique shops. Last time we were driving home from Kansas we stopped in Oklahoma to give Ester a breather from her carseat. The small town we were in had a few antique shops... and we found a beautiful Turkish runner for $38.00...
Instead of Granite
Granite is not all that bad, it's just a little "dated". Especially granite with brown and creamier tones and all the speckles...
We have granite, and we do like it, but had there been more options
Ten Easy and Delicious Salads
I am L A Z Y when it comes to making a salad. When I'm at the store I'll buy all of the ingredients and weeks later, they'll have expired in the fridge. Nobody else in the household will eat the salad. To cut everything up and serve just myself when I still have to make "normal" food ...
Music for March - The Monthly Playlist
When it comes to music, Sam and I are definitely different. While I'll stick to the same few genres for the rest of my life, he'll happily continue to give new artists and albums a chance, broadening...
4 Ways to Get More Sales - Wednesday Wisdom From Hurd & Honey
Whether it's improving your shop's traffic, gaining more followers on social media, or bringing in more sales, it's easy to get discouraged...
The Dreamiest Front Doors
The front door of a house can truly make a statement. It can glean insight into the style of the occupants, and even tell a little about their personalities. Not to mention, a great front door enhances the...
Update Your Lighting On A Budget - A Step by Step Guide
Either you have a new build or you have an older home, but rarely does a home come with updated lighting that you love. Bathroom lighting...
The Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies - They're A Little Healthy Too!
We bake these cookies from time to time and they NEVER last. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing, but they are delicious and honestly the easiest dessert to make...
You Asked About Our Green Couch - A Review on Our Article Furniture
When we ordered our couches we were told it could take up to six weeks, but...
Your Story is Your Brand - Wednesday Wisdom From Hurd & Honey
We didn't start our business as business people, with business knowledge. We started as Sam and Kristin. We were two people who liked to make things for our home...
The Ultimate Houseplant Guide
As promised, we finally put together a comprehensive plant guide. This is a long post, but it's full of information
Hygge for Spring - 10 Ways to Keep Things Cozy
In my opinion, a home should ALWAYS be cozy, no matter the time of year. By now you've likely heard of the term "hygge"...
All The Avocados - Creative Ways to Eat Them
Mmmm Avocados!
I feel like I know when I have a good one before it has been halved, the skin has that reddish greenish tint, is soft but hasn't pulled away from the fruit. When it opens up it's perfectly