Saltlight Home

See the transformation of our cottage living room. When we moved into our little house, built in 1980, it needed a “few” updates to make it feel like home. Over the last 20 years, the room has evolved, but the key pieces—the down couch, the classic chairs, and the wonderfully practical ottoman coffee table—have stayed […]

I love how simple and comforting homemade bread can be—it’s like giving someone a warm hug. Here’s a recipe that’s just perfect for a cozy morning. For the bread:  For the swirl: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine all the bread ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about […]

When our house was bought over 20 years ago, it was anything but charming. Built in 1980, it had seen better days, and was a typical Florida ranch style box.

If you would have told me six months ago that I would love chickens, I would have choked on my coffee. We got our three little birds purely for their utilitarian value—namely, the eggs they would produce.

I am an unlikely gardener. Yet, like so many of my generation, the past few years have sparked a growing need to understand what my grandparents seemed to know by heart — where our food comes from and how it’s grown.

Here’s my favorite recipe for using up overripe bananas. We don’t make it often since it’s a special treat, but it’s our go-to banana bread, and I hope you love it as much as we do! INGREDIENTS For the cinnamon swirl: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with oil, and set aside. […]

Inspired by a quiche found in a little coffee shop in Idaho, this recipe has become a favorite in our home. Often, I’ll prepare the individual elements on a Saturday afternoon, bake it as a special Sunday morning breakfast, and then my son has a hearty breakfast he can grab as he heads out to […]

Sourdough baguettes are a staple in our home. Since there are only two of us, I make a full batch and freeze what we don’t use. I find they come in handy to round out a meal at the end of a busy workday. Ingredients Instructions *Baking Notes: Feeding your starter at least 4 hours […]

We’ve been dealing with our loss in a different way these days. My son is older, processing divorce, loss, and regrets of what he’s never known in a way he’s never had to before. The divorce happened when he was so young–only 15 months old, and there are so many questions that are unanswered for him.

Here you will find bits and pieces of my life—decorating ideas, cherished recipes, gardening tips, travel anecdotes, favorite things, and some occasional musings—all components of a life that has been curated intentionally over time.