Faded Bloom
Seasonal rituals, botanical beauty, and slow living inspiration.
Welcome
Faded Bloom is a seasonal journal inspired by gardens, books, home-cooked meals, and the rhythms of the changing year. Here you’ll find practical ideas and gentle inspiration for cultivating beauty in everyday life.
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Slow Days
A collection of seasonal reflections, rituals, and small living moments designed to help you slow down and notice what’s changing around you.
Seasonal Feature
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for Cozy Baking
Simple Amigurumi Ghost for Cozy Handmade Gifts
Recipes
Kombucha SCOBY from Store-Bought Bottle: My First Batch
This post walks through how I grew my first kombucha SCOBY from store-bought…
Gluten-Free English Muffins for Slow Morning Baking
If you’ve been following along with our other posts, you know that breakfast…
Cinnamon and Clove Mouthwash for Everyday Care
Keep your breath fresh with an all-natural cinnamon clove mouthwash that will keep…
Journal
Free, Low-Stress Summer Activities for Families With Toddlers
Explore different ways to incorporate low-stress, low-cost activities to do with kids for…
Kefir in the Home Kitchen and Apothecary
Learn about the deliciously tangy drink, kefir, and how it can benefit your…
Garden Notes
Local Demonstration Gardens: Where to Find Garden Inspiration Close to Home
Before visiting a few local demonstration gardens this summer, I hadn’t realized how…
Harvesting Linden Blossoms for Tea: Drying and Brewing My First Linden Tea
My Experience Harvesting, Drying, & Brewing Linden Tea Discovering Linden Tea As I’ve…
Crafting
Simple Amigurumi Ghost for Cozy Handmade Gifts
Take our amigurumi ghost pattern to create this super easy and adorable ghost…
Spinning Yarn by Hand and Traditional Fiber Work
This is a very exciting week for the Glover Cottage Grove homestead because…
Latest Posts
Free, Low-Stress Summer Activities for Families With Toddlers
Explore different ways to incorporate low-stress, low-cost activities to do with kids for…
Kombucha SCOBY from Store-Bought Bottle: My First Batch
This post walks through how I grew my first kombucha SCOBY from store-bought…
Local Demonstration Gardens: Where to Find Garden Inspiration Close to Home
Before visiting a few local demonstration gardens this summer, I hadn’t realized how…
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Daily moments from the garden, kitchen, and slow seasons of life.