Berries & Barnacles

Sheldane: A Retro-Inspired Cottage

How to create a retro-inspired cottage — *Bright and cozy living room*.

What did you do with your pandemic lockdown? Build puzzles, play board games, bake sourdough bread? Sheldon and Shane worked on creating the masterpiece that is their retro-inspired cottage.

What first brought us to Sheldane (the name of their cottage) was the rock wall. Our property is also littered with rocks, and having loved the rock walls in Ireland, we knew that building one was in our future.

Sheldane’s rock wall is quite beyond anything we’re hoping to accomplish. Though they did give us some helpful building advice (perhaps a future blog post?)

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Tips and tricks for great cookbook photography

Cookbook photography is slightly different from food blogs or advertising. It requires the same attention to lighting, design and presentation. However, unlike photos for a blog post, a book may be flipped through and read in a single sitting. Here are a few ways cookbook photography is different from blog photos.

Deliciously Easy Vegetarian Taco Salad

This simple vegetarian taco salad is sure to be a favorite. Packed with fiber, protein and vegetables, it's healthy too!

This taco salad was one of my favourites as a kid. When I moved away to university, I called my mom asking for the recipe. She emailed it to me, along with the message: “You have inspired me – we’re having it tonight!” Simple, delicious, packed with vegetables… what more could you want in a meal?

Bucket Watering Fruit Trees With Rain Barrels

How to use a bucket watering system for fruit trees.

There are a ton of advantages to using a slow watering system. It encourages deep roots and drought resistance. Here’s how to make your own slow watering system using a 5-gallon bucket.