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In the heartland of America, barn quilts have become more than just colorful adornments on barns; they symbolize a rich tapestry of heritage, culture, and resilience. Inspired by the profound symbolism of the turkey, embodying abundance and resilience, we are thrilled to introduce our latest barn quilt design: "Turkey Tail." At the core of our design philosophy lies a deep reverence for nature's wisdom and the timeless stories it weaves. The turkey, revered by indigenous cultures for generations, carries with it a message of abundance and resilience. It embodies the spirit of thriving in the face of adversity, a quality...

Welcome to the enchanting world of Prairie Paint Candle Co., where candle scents are inspired by the breathtaking colors of the prairie landscape. Our debut collection features a range of captivating fragrances designed to evoke the essence of the prairie's natural beauty. The opening collection introduces six delightful scents: Desert Rose: A delicate blend reminiscent of blooming desert flowers under the warm sun. Wood Shed: The comforting aroma of freshly cut wood, evoking memories of cozy evenings. Geranium Petals: Floral notes that transport you to a lush, blooming garden. Apple Orchard: Crisp and sweet, capturing the essence of ripe apples...

This year has been my Sourdough year.  I began the year learning how to create a starter, how to bake a simple loaf and now we are nearing the end of the year with my favorite of all bread, the Pumpkin Sourdough.  After months of testing this recipe I am ready to share this recipe with you.  It's everyone's favorite sourdough and so many friends have asked for the recipe after sharing it with them so here it is.   The basics are needed, such as a healthy sourdough starter, spring water and high quality unbleached flour.  If you bake sourdough...

It's beginning to look a little like the holidays around here with grey skies and sleet coming down, and lots of new barn quilts waiting to be released.  We have four gorgeous and darling barn quilt designs coming out over the next week for you!   Christmas Candy Barn Quilt When choosing which of the four to share first, we all agreed that Christmas Candy was the one.  One of our shared memories off past holidays is the glass candy dish that was filled with the colorful ribbons of vintage hard candy.  When designing this quilt, we wanted the vintage inspired...

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."  Albert Camus   The colors of Autumn have inspired us to add six new colors to the Prairie Paint Collection .  This fall has felt like a second spring and every leaf a flower with the go warm fall light shinning through the leaves in our mountains.  This season has been a dream that we wanted to remember, which led us to create these six gorgeous new colors.   Old Wine Barrel Aspen Grove Acorn Squash White Linen Sundance   Sheepskin Our Prairie Paints are a highly pigmented, thick gel based chalk paint...