"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt." - John Muir
A chef friend of mine recently showed me a photograph of a leather bag and I gasped it was so beautiful. And when he told me they were being made by hand in Little Rock I said I needed to meet this person and get to the bottom of it all.The company is Dower and the maker…
Here is the latest installment of my Modern Pioneering series. From The Garden, The Home, and The Wild, you’ll be learning recipes, projects and skills for a self-sufficient life. In this one, I teach you how to make seed bombs and be a 'guerrilla gardener' and prove that you don't need to own a big yard…
Today we're launching a new website, dedicated exclusively to my Women's Adventure Getaways. The best part? It has a private member-only forum where women can connect and share ideas and passion for adventure and the outdoors. For all of you ladies who have been on my trips, keep your eye out for an email to…
A few months ago I was doing a photoshoot for a magazine, and the location was in an historic pioneer museum. The most delightful thing about the entire experience? I met a blacksmith named Lin Rhea. Not just any blacksmith, an ARTIST of a blacksmith. He runs the Blacksmith Shop in the Historic Arkansas Museum as…
“Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”Lovelle Drachman
I believe that the Creative Class is what brings every city to the next level. That is why I'm excited to kick off our series featuring Modern Pioneers across America--those who are on the next frontier, making their creative spirit work in a very modern age. There is no better couple to kick it off…
Here is the latest in my Modern Pioneering video series. From The Garden, The Kitchen, The Wild, and The Rest, you’ll be learning recipes, projects and skills for a self-sufficient life. This one teaches you how to upcycle your eggshells and turn them into eggshell seedling planters, which you can then transplant right into the ground--the…
In this episode of my free Modern Pioneering series, I have a nifty idea you can use for an easy brunch and an upcycled table centerpiece. 7-Herb Frittata and Upcycled Flower Styling are two ways to use eggs. You'll never want to throw out your eggshells again with these upcycled flower vases. If you're into…