Your Home and Garden Retreat

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is time for home.” – Edith Sitwell

Ideas for Cozy Winter Activities

We’ve got preparing for the coldest time of year down to a science. Get some ideas for winter activities that will delight your senses!

WINTER IS COMFORT FOOD SEASON

Savory Slow-Cooker Roast with Tender Harvest Vegetables

Hearty Chicken and Potatoes

Penny-Wise Crab Mac n' Cheese

Nostalgic Chicken Enchiladas

Ready for some warm, winter baking?

We’ve got you covered.

CULINARY MEDITATIONS

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FEBRUARY 2023 CALENDAR

Find inspiration in our monthly calendar of home projects, seasonal gardening tasks and recipes that help create a more beautiful, peaceful and easily manageable home.

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Jen Olenick

The sights, sounds, flavours, fragrances
and textures of this beautiful planet we call
home…these are my religion.

Welcome to my world. I’m glad you’re here.

WINTER IS FOR LOOKING INWARD

Kitchen Design That Inspires Joy

A Bathroom Renaissance

Rainy Day Activities for Hearth and Home

A Perfect Time for Spring Cleaning

And when you’re ready to settle in, enjoy a binge-worthy series, on us.

HOUSEPLANT EDUCATION SERIES

Travel through the fascinating history, health benefits and unique care needs of everyday houseplants.

TRAVEL JOURNAL

One of the best ways to reinforce the bonds we share with loved ones is by traveling and discovering our world, together. Join us on some of our grand journeys.

SUNDAY SUPPER SERIES

Gather your loved ones around the table for a delicious meal, great conversation and special moments during Sunday supper.

MUSINGS OF THE MIND

While gardening, cooking or creating, my mind wanders and ponders areas of a more social, political or personal nature. Step inside my musings.