Riverside Homestead

Riverside Homestead Handmade items, chicken shenanigans, and herbal remedies for everyday living!

Summer blooms have a way of slowing us down and reminding us to soak in the little moments. This beautiful white peony f...
07/05/2026

Summer blooms have a way of slowing us down and reminding us to soak in the little moments. This beautiful white peony from my garden was too perfect not to share!

This summer feels especially meaningful as we're making memories before Jaz heads off to college in August. It's a season of full schedules, busy mornings, family time, and appreciating the simple beauty that surrounds us.
I'm learning that every bloom has its season - and so do we.

Here's to slowing down, breathing in the flowers, and making the most of these long summer days while they last.

There is something so satisfying about taking an item that has served its purpose and giving it an entirely new life!Thi...
06/21/2026

There is something so satisfying about taking an item that has served its purpose and giving it an entirely new life!

This old cutting board was transformed using paint, decoupage, jute, and a little creative vision to become coastal wall decor with a Maine feel. The weathered wood look, vintage lobster image, and natural rope details bring together everything I love about our beautiful state - working waterfronts, salty air, and simple rustic charm.

Upcycling projects like this remind me that beauty can often be found underneath worn surfaces. Sometimes all it takes is a little paint, a little patience, and the willingness to see something differently. 💗

🌿🌸 From Thrift Store Find to Cottage Garden Charm 🌸🌿I found this little wooden box at the thrift shop and knew it deserv...
06/14/2026

🌿🌸 From Thrift Store Find to Cottage Garden Charm 🌸🌿
I found this little wooden box at the thrift shop and knew it deserved a second chance.

After painting it white, I used a floral napkin decoupage technique to add soft vintage-inspired blooms, then finished it with antiquing wax to create an aged, timeworn look. The wax settled into the details beautifully, giving the piece a warm character that makes it feel like a treasured heirloom.
There's something so satisfying about taking a simple, overlooked item and turning it into something unique and beautiful. Every piece tells a story, and this one now feels right at home with the cottage-inspired style I love.
What do you think of the transformation? 🌿✨

Janet from HumbleBeez dropped off some fun new inventory today and this crazy chicken lady had to grab one!
06/13/2026

Janet from HumbleBeez dropped off some fun new inventory today and this crazy chicken lady had to grab one!

🌙✨ Introducing Moonlit Meadow ✨🌙A calming loose leaf herbal tea blend crafted to bring a little stillness to the end of ...
05/21/2026

🌙✨ Introducing Moonlit Meadow ✨🌙

A calming loose leaf herbal tea blend crafted to bring a little stillness to the end of the day. Made with tulsi, chamomile, lemongrass, and rose petals, this cozy caffeine-free blend is soft, floral, citrusy, and grounding all at once - like winding down on the porch after a long day while the sun slips behind the trees!

Every blend is hand-packed with care under the Riverside Homestead name and inspired by slower living, comfort, and connection to nature. 🌿
Perfect for:
☕ Evening wind-down routines
🌙 Cozy nighttime reading
🕯 Quiet self-care moments
🍯 Sipping with a spoonful of honey

Simple ingredients. Cozy scent. Everyday comfort. 🤍Riverside Homestead Vanilla Lip Balm is handcrafted with nourishing i...
05/12/2026

Simple ingredients. Cozy scent. Everyday comfort. 🤍

Riverside Homestead Vanilla Lip Balm is handcrafted with nourishing ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, castor oil, beeswax, vanilla extract, and vitamin E to help keep lips soft, smooth, and protected.

The scent? Warm, rich vanilla - like homemade baking in the kitchen and comfort wrapped into one little tube!

Crafted by hand, rooted in home. 🌿

There’s something deeply satisfying about pulling a fresh loaf of sourdough from the oven. The crackling crust, the soft...
05/11/2026

There’s something deeply satisfying about pulling a fresh loaf of sourdough from the oven. The crackling crust, the soft chewy center, the slow process of mixing, folding, waiting, and trusting the dough to do its thing.

Homestead life has a way of teaching patience like that. Not everything is instant. Some of the best things take time, care, and a little faith along the way.

Today’s bake came out beautifully rustic with that golden crust and airy texture that makes homemade bread feel like pure comfort. And honestly? The smell alone is worth the effort.

Not every beautiful thing starts polished.Sourdough begins here… with a shaggy, sticky, uneven mess of flour and water t...
05/11/2026

Not every beautiful thing starts polished.

Sourdough begins here… with a shaggy, sticky, uneven mess of flour and water that honestly doesn’t look like much at all. But with time, patience, stretching, folding, and rest, it transforms into something incredible.

There’s probably a life lesson hidden in that somewhere.
Riverside Homestead was built on moments like this - flour on the counter, hands in the dough, slowing down long enough to create something nourishing from scratch. The messy middle is part of the process. 🌾🍞

Mother’s Day is blooming at Riverside Homestead. 🌹Our new Rose Petal collection has officially arrived and the scent is ...
05/10/2026

Mother’s Day is blooming at Riverside Homestead. 🌹

Our new Rose Petal collection has officially arrived and the scent is anything but subtle! Rich, bold rose fragrance that smells like walking through a garden in full bloom.
Featuring:
🌹 Rose Petal Bar Soap
🌹 Rose Petal Hand & Body Lotion
Handcrafted in small batches with a soft floral feel. Feminine, fresh, and unapologetically rosy! Perfect for the flower lovers, garden dreamers, and anyone who deserves a little extra beauty in their everyday routine. ✨

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