Wife, Mother, Photographer

Posted by renee

Renee is a community minded gal with earthy farming sensibilities. She loves her local library, dancing, old neighborhoods, downtown farmer's markets and her husband's 5 minute walk to work. Renee also loves composting all year round, seasonal rhythms, making her own soap, hanging laundry and notions of homesteading.

June 2009: taken by my 6 year old, the flower in my hair is from her

June 2009: taken by Brienne, the flower is a gift from her

Renee is a gardener, photographer, blogger; happiest creating - a home, a family, a garden, a good blog, a beautiful photo. She has always loved nature but is now also becoming an enthusiastic outdoors woman and adventurer; joining her family on their weekly outings of ever increasing mileage and altitudes.

On a daily basis you'll find her homeschooling her kiddos, having an afternoon tea, cooking plant-based gluten free meals, hosting friends, organizing and simplifying her family's life. Renee delegates much of the household cleaning and runs errands as little as possible.

Writing this blog is one of her creative outlets and you can be sure she is not a do-it-all mom/homemaker.

Hi Renee! I'm a college

Hi Renee!
I'm a college student from Michigan and I've been browsing through your blog. I absolutely love all your pictures and ideas! I have two questions for for you:
1.) Do you sell the soap you use for your daughter's hair? (Orange Blossom Special). I've been using baking soda mixed with lemon juice (and recently, a bit of perfume... I wanted to have my hair smell like SOMETHING) for about two months now. But I've noticed that my hair is falling out more than ever-- I feel as if I'm on chemo-- at least a clump every time I brush / wash it. Or would you mind sharing the recipe?
2.) What kind of camera do you have? I love all of your pictures, and I'd like to have a nice camera when I go to France next fall.

Thanks so much for this blog and your time! I really appreciate your feedback.
Best!
Hannah

Posted by Hannah (not verified) on Dec 31st, 2009 at 3:14 am.

Hannah, Thanks for visiting!

Hannah, Thanks for visiting! I apologize for my tardy response. I've been traveling for 2 weeks. You can find the answer to both these questions at Frequently Asked Questions. Sorry about your hair falling out. Nothing I can recommend for that.

I don't have the recipe posted for Orange Blossom Special but it's the essential oils listed on this post with my basic recipe.

Posted by renee on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 8:23 pm.