August 21, 2025
When I first dreamed of creating an apothecary at Pauline Manor, I pictured shelves lined with jars of herbs, tinctures, and homemade remedies. Nothing fancy or […]
August 17, 2025
If you’re tired of pests eating your plants but don’t want to douse your garden in chemicals, you’re not alone. Many gardeners are turning to organic […]
August 15, 2025
If you garden in Florida, you already know that “full sun” on a seed packet doesn’t mean “full FLORIDA sun.” Our sun is hotter, harsher, and […]
August 5, 2025
If you are a coffee drinker, you might be tossing out something that could benefit your garden. There are a lot of bold claims floating around […]
August 1, 2025
If you’ve been looking for a way to use up extra starter, this sourdough discard bagels recipe is the answer. It’s easy, satisfying, and gives you […]
July 8, 2025
We have been waiting a long time to say this: Pauline Manor has her bricks. Well, at least most of them. And let me tell you, […]
June 15, 2025
Life sometimes brings surprises that shift our plans, but often those turns lead to the most beautiful moments. Taylor had dreamed of a wedding in 2027, […]
May 23, 2025
One of the most recognizable features of Pauline Manor has always been the porch. It wrapped all the way across the front of the house and […]
May 12, 2025
This spring, Pauline Manor finally got to do what she was built for — host a big, beautiful party. We threw a graduation celebration for our […]
March 23, 2025
If you’ve ever been curious about making sourdough but felt intimidated, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of advice out there, and unfortunately, a lot of […]
March 17, 2025
Squash vine borers have been my biggest gardening frustration at Pauline Manor. This is my third year attempting to grow yellow squash and zucchini, and for […]
March 4, 2025
Pauline Manor officially became an “empty” nest this year. Our youngest, Midge, spread her wings and moved out, which left me with a bittersweet mix of […]
February 12, 2025
The pressure to have “more” has reached an all-time high. More clothes, more shoes, more electronics… the list goes on and on. We are bombarded daily […]
February 10, 2025
Sourdough baking is one part skill, one part science, and one part patience. While it’s rewarding, it can also be incredibly frustrating when things don’t turn […]
February 1, 2025
Few things taste better than Sourdough Discard Biscuits with a cup of coffee in the morning and these buttery, flaky biscuits are ready to eat in […]
February 1, 2025
The other day on Threads I mentioned how I purchased 3 items in 2024 that made my life so much easier in the kitchen – a […]
January 30, 2025
January 2025 will go down in history for Northwest Florida. We woke up one morning to actual snowflakes falling… and then they just kept coming. By […]
December 30, 2024
If you've ever thought about starting a kitchen garden but weren't sure if it’s worth the effort, let me tell you—it absolutely is. Whether you're growing […]
December 28, 2024
Slowsteading is more than just a trendy buzzword. It's a way of life that merges the best of slow living and homesteading, inviting you to embrace […]
December 21, 2024
The window project left us with more than a few surprises, but one thing it made very clear was that our suspicions were right: this house […]
November 21, 2024
We slowed down on house projects for a while, knowing this one was going to be big. The downstairs windows had been on the list since […]