The Art of Homemaking – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the art of homemaking podcast where we are reviving the art of homemaking in the modern age.

On this podcast we will be exploring what it means to be a homemaker in today's society and breathing new life into the role. From gardening to homesteading, cooking wholesome meals to creating a cozy home environment and everything in between.

We are simply two young women with a love for the home, embracing our roles as homemakers and sharing our journeys along the way. We hope that you will join our conversations as we encourage, inspire, and laugh with one another.

We will be premiering our first two episodes Monday June 28th, so mark you calendar and don't forget to subscribe.

We'll see you next week!

Welcome to the first episode of The Art of Homemaking podcast! Join us today as we introduce ourselves and share our unique story of how we went from best friends to sisters to homemakers starting a podcast together.

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Red Leaf Coffee

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Watering the garden at golden hour

Nessa- Little House on the Prairie series on Amazon Prime

Shannon's Instagram

Nessa’s Instagram

Today is the Season 1 Finale and we are going out with a bang! Tackling the topic of the awkward in between as Summer turns to Autumn- exploring how we can welcome the coming Fall season as we continue to hold on for dear life to the fading Summer heat in all areas from dress, to home decor, to food, to hobbies & activities… Tips are shared, secrets are revealed, projects are announced. You won’t want to miss this conversation!

Thank you to ALL of our listeners for tuning in. If you enjoy our podcast and want to show your appreciation, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends or loved ones!

We will be back for Season 2 on Monday, September 6th! Until then, have a WONDERFUL rest of your Summer!

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Meet Archie- Shannon's new kitten!

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- using up the last of the summer harvest before fall produce comes in!

Nessa- My NEW seasonal home playlists on Spotify, Listen for Free! 

the summer home

the autumn home

the winter home

the christmas home

the spring home

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Nessa’s Instagram

We are back again! In today’s episode, we reveal the theme we have chosen for Season 2, we do a deep dive into why we love the fall so dearly, how we are learning to embrace change, how this season will shift our roles as homemakers, and what we are hoping to do this Fall!

We had such an enjoyable conversation today, we hope this episode gets you excited to embrace the Fall, whether this is your favorite season or you have been dreading it.

Don’t forget to participate in our challenge over on Instagram! Share a photo of where you are at/what you are doing as you are listening to this episode & TAG US in your story: @nessa.black & @shan.vantrease . Caption your story “listening to the art of homemaking podcast while ___” We will be re-sharing your stories throughout the week and we will each share our favorite stories submissions in the next episode!

Thank you for tuning in & we can’t wait to connect with you over on Instagram!

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If you’re new here, listen to our story!

Nessa’s Spotify Playlists

Books:

Flour Salt Water Yeast by Ken Forkish

Garden City by John Mark Comer 

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Home Management Plain & Simple by Kim Brenneman

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Homemade Chocolate Sauce Family Recipe

1 c cocoa powder

1 c sugar

1 c water

a healthy splash of vanilla

boil for 3 mins in a saucepan, cool & store in a jar in the fridge!

Nessa- Downton Abbey on Netflix

Shannon's Instagram

Nessa’s Instagram

Ever feel like the weight of the world rests squarely on your shoulders as a homemaker? What with cooking, cleaning, juggling appointments, and children’s activities- it can all feel like a LOT to manage. We are SO not the masters at juggling all the things as homemakers but we are learning every day we are in the trenches.

We attempted to sort out our thoughts on the topic to bring you our go-to moves that WORK any time we are feeling like it’s all just TOO MUCH. We hope this episode will be an encouragement to you- if you’re in the muck… welcome! We are right there with you, let’s do this together. 

Thank you for tuning in!

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Ep. 7 Survival Mode

Ep. 6 Daily Rhythms for the Weary Homemaker

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Williams Sonoma Citrus Press

Nessa- Kossma Beauty Skincare

Shannon's Instagram

Nessa’s Instagram

We aren’t all morning people (*cough* NESSA…) but we can ALL benefit from a solid morning routine that sets us up for greater success, joy, and lessens the stress in our days. Doesn’t that sound great?! We thought so too. Morning routines are SO IMPORTANT for homemakers! Hopefully, by the end of this episode, you’re as inspired as we were to put pen to paper, clean up your kitchen before bed, and set that alarm a little earlier. 

Thank you for tuning in!

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Nessa’s Nourishing Hot Cocoa Recipe

@simplholistic on Instagram

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Diffusing lavender essential oil in the evening

Nessa- Quiet Time Companion

Shannon's Instagram

Nessa’s Instagram

Today we are talking FOOD- buttery, spiced, slow simmering, cozy autumn food, to be specific. In this episode we share some of our signature recipes of the season, chat about our ever-evolving lives in the kitchen, discuss our feelings on cooking shows, and more. Welcome back to our kitchens, we hope you’ll leave with warmth in your hearts and cozy meal ideas to add to your menu. 

Thank you for tuning in!

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Vanessa’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (COMING SOON! I will update on instagram when it’s live & post the link here)

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- using time more efficiently by reading books while the sprinkler runs.

Nessa- Bread & Wine by Shauna Niequist

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

How can we keep the inspiration ALIVE?? Today we share our top tips for getting INSPIRED in your homemaking role. Are you feeling like you’re stuck in a rut? If so this episode is for YOU. Let’s explore how we can seek out inspiration and breathe new life into our homemaking roles.

Thank you for tuning in!

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Carrie Rad YouTube channel

Midwest Siri YouTube video

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Wood & Spoon blog by Kate Wood

Nessa- Wax Seal & Stamp

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

Let’s put on our rose-colored glasses together and just admire the BEAUTIFUL parts of being a homemaker- our cozy little spaces, the moments that take our breath away, the tiny wins that carry us through the hard times… all of it! In today’s episode, we are taking a romantic view of homemaking and celebrating what we LOVE about this role. 

Thank you for tuning in!

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Coqui Frog Sound

Axis Deer

Madame Chic Book Series

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- Frame it Easy custom frames

Nessa- Simply, prayer.

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black

With the holiday season fast approaching, we thought it appropriate to dive into the topic of how we are preparing our homes for guests & some of the tips we have discovered over the years. Bear with us on the sound in this episode, we had some technical difficulties.

Thank you for tuning in!

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Fairytale Pumpkins

Nessa's Spotify Playlists

Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

8 oz pack of cream cheese

3/4 c brown sugar

1/4 c sugar

1 t vanilla extract

mix until smooth & serve with apple slices (best with granny smiths)

DAILY DELIGHTS

Shannon- 250ml Ball Jar

Nessa- Himalaya Botanique Chest Balm PM

Shannon's Instagram @shan.vantrease

Nessa’s Instagram @nessa.black