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The Spring Porch Invitation
A seasonal invitation to support the porch and receive a handmade studio gift
14 hrs ago
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Miriam🌼Carlson-Maier
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How Tending a Garden Nourishes the Mind, Body, and Soul
10 reasons gardening is good for you
Apr 10
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Miriam🌼Carlson-Maier
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Porch Journal: Cottage Glimpses
Behind-the-scenes glimpses from home and studio at Juniper Hill Cottage
Apr 3
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Miriam🌼Carlson-Maier
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March 2026
When Success Stops Feeling Like Success
On walking away from Silicon Valley, the NFL, and a big life - to create something smaller, simpler, and more beautiful.
Mar 27
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Miriam🌼Carlson-Maier
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Well hello there, Spring 🌼
Seven beautiful ways to celebrate the Spring Equinox and welcome porch season
Mar 20
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Miriam🌼Carlson-Maier
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Living Smaller - On Purpose
Why intentional downsizing expands what’s possible, rather than narrowing it
Mar 13
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Miriam🌼Carlson-Maier
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Garden Keeping Journal - March Edition
A practical March garden checklist for Zone-7 and high-elevation gardeners. Learn what to plant, prune, and prepare now as the garden wakes up for…
Mar 7
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Miriam🌼Carlson-Maier
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Porch Journal: A 'Lagom' Lifestyle
Why “just enough” might be the most radical choice we can make
Mar 6
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Miriam🌼Carlson-Maier
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February 2026
All the Spring Fever Feels
Relishing the anticipation, preparation, and beauty of the in-between
Feb 27
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Miriam🌼Carlson-Maier
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Porch Journal: Botanical Woodlands
Trees, art, and history for a bit of peaceful winter inspiration
Feb 20
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Miriam🌼Carlson-Maier
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Small, Not Tiny
The Goldilocks question: what's just right for real homes?
Feb 13
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Miriam🌼Carlson-Maier
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Porch Journal: Moody Winter Garden
A short Porch Journal sharing winter moments from the garden at Juniper Hill Cottage — Shenandoah grasses, snow, ravens, and the quiet beauty of a…
Feb 6
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Miriam🌼Carlson-Maier
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