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When you fundraise and donate to charity you are helping families of all kind that are in need

Last week Joe and I had the opportunity to attend a charity gala fundraiser for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. This was our first time attending and it was an overwhelming experience being there as a family who needs the frequent care of that facility. ⁠ In the past I would give […]

When you donate to charity

Lifestyle

If you follow me on instagam, last week I talked a bit about being in a rut both creatively and mentally. After about three solid weeks of slothing around I finally decided to implement some simple changes to help get me out of it and keep moving forward. I’m usually pretty good about staying positive […]

In a creative rut? Change it up!

Lifestyle

Christmas Tree Farm Sequin Sweater

This past weekend I had the opportunity to go see Hamilton with Joe on a Sunday afternoon. We saw the show and had dinner together after which has not happened in a really long time. Don’t get me wrong we go out all the time but it’s typically with Otto and our conversation gets interrupted […]

Martha but make it Abby

House & Home

Vintage Antique IronStone Collection

Joe and I happened to come in to sheep farming and I use the term “Farming” loosely. We bought this property about six years ago and bought these sheep off of craigslist in 2015. That is right, we bought this flock of sheep off of craigslist. Hindsight not the smartest move but three out of […]

What’s up with the flock?

Farm & Garden

Icelandic Sheep Flock of Sheep

I  remember the first time I found Half Baked Harvests blog. I was brand new to cooking and I was going to have some friends over for dinner and The Holland Farmers Market posted one of her recipes for a peach and polenta stacks. This was probably 8 or so years ago and I didn’t […]

Slow Cooked Short Ribs with Buttery Mushroom Sauce

Food & Beverage

Slow cooker ribs

Ladies and gentleman, introducing Otto! Sometimes I just look at Otto and can’t believe that we get to be  a family of three. Life before him just seems so fuzzy to me and it makes me laugh at how fast a child can integrate themselves into your life. Otto is moving into a new classroom […]

Ladies and Gentleman Introducing Otto!

Lifestyle

Mom and toddler janie and jack

If a party has appetizers you know I’m there. It’s my favorite section of the menu and it’s my favorite thing to make a meal of. For dinner on Christmas we have all appetizers at my in-laws after the gifts are opened and while I’m normally a hot dish kind of gal I thought I […]

Sweet Jalapeno Cheese Ball Appetizer

Food & Beverage

With Just a Few Ingredients and a couple minutes time whip up this sweet Jalapeno Cheese Ball

It is my personal mission to get all of you to come and visit us in the great lake state of Michigan. Growing up I did not realize what amazing resources we have in our beautiful state. I thought Michigan was so boring and couldn’t wait to venture out to some place exciting like New […]

My Favorite West Michigan Brunches

Lifestyle

My favorite Michigan Restaurants

I think that this caldwell boyfriend blazer from madewell might be the hero of my fall and winter wardrobe. I have worn in at least ten different ways and I keep on thinking of more and more. (ps I’ve been saving them on my pinterest board) One of my Instagram friends sent me this idea […]

Style Guide: Boyfriend Blazer

Style & Fashion

Winter Anthropolgie Tulle Skirt

This Mint Cold is from last season but here are some of my favorites from the internet. This one from Asos This one from Modcloth  This dress I wont from Frances Jaye is by Elk but there is a similar one here for $40! Frye Boots are also close to 8 years old but similar […]

Mint Atlantic Pacific Coat

Style & Fashion

Frances Jaye Holland Elk Dress

I have been asked a few times if we REALLY love visiting northern Michigan specifically the Leland area that much and I’m here to tell you, we REALLY love it that much. It is a beautiful historic place filled with nature and never ending options for activities. You can come up on your honeymoon or […]

Northern Michigan Winter Fun in Leland

Lifestyle

Outdoor Winter Fun in Northern Michigan

dress: anthropologie euphrates dress wearing a medium  boots: bed stu  necklace antro old, similar here  jacket: anthropologie old similar here When I saw this euphrates dress in the fall anthropologie catalog I had to have it. It was flow and comfy and they had it paired with a few different types of boots and I […]

Anthropologie Euphrates Dress

Style & Fashion

Anthropologie Euphrates Dress

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I'm abigail albers

Wife and mother, antique shopper, entrepreneur, gardener, sheep lady, sequin enthusiast and your Midwest Martha Stewart Wannabe. 

I am collector of collections and hobbies and I’m so excited to share them all with you here on my little slice of the internet. 

Grab a cup of coffee and settle in while I share a bit about who I am. 

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