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local milk is a journal devoted to home cookery, travel, family, and slow living—to being present & finding sustenance of every kind. It’s about nesting abroad & finding the exotic in the everyday. Most of all it’s about the perfection of imperfections and seeing the beauty of everyday, mundane life.

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A long time ago in a different life (or at least i A long time ago in a different life (or at least it feels that way) I was riding in a car at night with @whereissionnie to meet up with @ruthielindsey and @1924us for bonfires and general cabin shenanigans outside of Nashville. 

I remember the drive so well. It’s a conversation that always stuck with me. We talked about trauma and crisis. And I don’t know much, but I shared the only thing I know, a thing that has served me well through the natural undulations life is bound to bring.

And that is simply sometimes you have to cling to the mast. You aren’t doing anything but surviving but that’s the most important work of all. Because the storm WILL pass. And you‘ll be left standing.

And when it does you can mend the sails. Untangle the ropes. And get on with the business of sailing.

I’ve learned to give myself permission to do nothing but make it through. To sleep a little too late. To dance in front of the mirror and feel myself even when I look ridiculous. To load and unload the dishwasher and allow that to be a great victory. To dress like a cartoon character in nothing but white t-shirts and denim shorts.  To eat mac & cheese from a box and frozen chicken nuggets sometimes. To not respond to text messages. To flail and get back up over and over. To ask for help. A lot.

And also permission to feel it all. Rage. Grief. Joy. Hope and hopelessness. And sometimes all within the span of a few minutes. 

And most of all, whether navigating calm waters or stormy ones, what matters more than anything is the crew you’re doing it with. Surround yourself with solid people.

People that challenge you with compassion. And humor. People whose strengths buttress your weakness. People that don’t judge you. That believe in you even when you think they’re maniacs for doing so.

I know a disproportionate amount of us have had rough seas this year. Cling to the mast in the storm. Choose your crew wisely. No storm ever lasted forever. But there never was a last storm in the world. Accept that they will come and be prepared.

Local Milk Gift Guide | 2015

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12.13.2015

It’s finally here! For all you last minutes shoppers like me, I pulled together my yearly gift guide of 50 things from artisans, makers, and my favorite shops. Whether you’re shopping for someone else or making your own wish list, these are some of the most beautiful bits & pieces I’ve encountered over the past year. This list is just as much about sharing the love year round as it is about buying things for Christmas. I tend to give things like preserved lemons or infused salts around the holidays. So more than being just about shopping for this holiday season, I wanted this to be a list you can come back to and reference year round, a list that, while far from capturing all of my favorites, gives a great cross section of quality goods. It’s for when you move or renovate, for when your friend has a baby, for birthdays, for just because. Some of these small batch goods might not be able to get to you by Christmas, and others definitely can, but keep them all in mind year round when you’re looking! These are objects of everyday use & beauty and include my favorite bags, books, art, home goods, apothecary, and more. Every single item on this list is something I would buy and use myself, and many of the things I already have and love. If objects aren’t your thing and you prefer to give or receive experiences we have two (and more coming!) very special opportunities that would make great gifts: a one day floral essences & herbalism workshop & meal at my home in Tennessee with Wooden Spoon Apothecary has two spots left and the photography & culinary expedition I’m teaching with Acanela Expeditions in Southeast Asia (we’ll be traveling through Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam over ten days together!) just went on sale! You can buy tickets to the herbalism workshop here, and tickets to the expedition here. Want more of this? Check out our guides from 2013 & 2014 too!

1. Milo Wallet by Rennes

2. Base Range: Soft Bra from La Garconne

3. Subscription to Gather Journal

4. Natural Rose Cut Diamond Stacking Ring by Alexis Russell

5. Linen baby shoes by Fog Linen

6. Gretel Tote Tan by Rennes

7. Copper Tumbler from Spartan Shop

8. Spices from ILA

9. 101 Cookbooks: “Near & Far” by Heidi Swanson

10. Magnet Linen Pillow from Block Shop Textiles

11. Mespeak Designs: Charred Chopsticks from U.S. Commons

12. Sac 2 by Agnes Badoo

13. Eric Bonnin: Ceramic Plates(made to order, hand stamped gift card will be sent to

put under the tree) from Spartan Shop

14. Nanao Candle Set from QuitoKeeto

15. Hera Scarf by Blockshop Textiles

16. Hand Forged Brass Tea Scoop from Spartan Shop

17.  Japanese Coffee Mill  from Kaufmann Mercantile

18. Dansko Maria Boot

19. Copper Coaster from Kaufmann Mercantile

20. The Camps Bay camera backpack by Ona

21. Demeter Necklace by Forestiere

22. Handspun Yarns by Camellia Fiber Co.

23. Woven Circle Chair by Sonadora Handmade

24. Los Poblanos Man Soap from  Kaufmann Mercantile

25. Elizabeth Suzann Black Box

26. Ceramic French Press by Yield Design Co.

27. Brass Tea Strainer from Boston General Store

28. Smoking Shoe in Latte by Nisolo

29. Kinfolk Home

30. Alpaca Onsie from Sweet William

31. P.F. Candle Co. Tobocca + Teakwood

32. Grey Knitted Baby Hat from Meus Shop

33. Tajika Japanese Shears from Nalata/Nalata

34. Satsuki Shibuya Paintings

35. Copper Koriko Hawthorne Cocktail Strainer

36. Furoshiki Bag by Ambatalia

37. “They Can’t Ration These” from Persephone Books

38. High Texture Socks from art and article

39. The Rains gender neutral perfume serum by Marble and Milkweed

40. Circular Bells & Chimes from Meus

41. Orbit Table Lamp by Workstead

42. Hartwood a cookbook from Tulum with photography by Gentl & Hyers

43. stoneware + porcelain salad bowl from Herriott Grace

44. Moses Baby Basket from Mur Lifestyle

45. Berliner Ghost Mug by Object and Totem

46. Gjelina Cookbook from Herriott Grace

47. Wheel Ceramic Co. Incense Hut from Spartan Shop

48. Fennel Cardamom Bitters by Wooden Spoons Apothecary

49. La Nature | Marble Candle by Maison Balzac

50. Modern Hand Carved Condiment Spoons by Sweet Gum Co.

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16 thoughts on “Local Milk Gift Guide | 2015”

  1. Taylr J says:
    December 13, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    That Incense Hut would be the perfect addition to my bedroom decor! All of these ideas are wonderful, thank you for sharing x

    Reply
    1. the Restaurant boss says:
      December 14, 2015 at 10:48 am

      good things

      Reply
  2. Taylor K says:
    December 13, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    This is such a beautiful gift guide, Beth! I want everything!

    Reply
  3. bev @ bevcooks says:
    December 13, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    I’m basically sobbing over ALL OF IT.

    Reply
    1. Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says:
      December 14, 2015 at 7:48 am

      Haha~! Me too. I’m sending my husband to this site asap. Last year I got a shrunken alligator head. Yuck! It’s like, dear, if you wanted a shrunken alligator head then go buy one……but please, not a gift for your wife! I didn’t even want to touch it was so grossed out!!!!

      Reply
  4. Cheri says:
    December 13, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    A truly spectacular gift guide – the best one of the year. Anywhere.

    Reply
  5. Heather says:
    December 13, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    Exquisite! I adore your taste and this is a lovely gathering of things.

    Reply
  6. renee (will frolic for food) says:
    December 14, 2015 at 10:32 am

    absolutely love your gift guides! i just want to gift all of these things to myself.

    Reply
  7. Nerique says:
    December 14, 2015 at 10:53 am

    your gift guides are so lovely!

    nerique

    Reply
  8. Ariel; says:
    December 14, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Beautiful neutral color palette! Love the Rennes bag.

    Reply
  9. Laurel says:
    December 14, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    Maybe I’m alone in this, but I feel like the text in your blogs is tracked out really far—the massive spacing between the letters makes it very uncomfortable to read. The font itself is beautiful but it was a bit of a headache coming here to read it instead from a blog-reader on my phone.

    Lovely post, though. I always bookmark your posts like this for future shopping 🙂

    Reply
  10. kelli says:
    December 15, 2015 at 5:30 am

    is there a little one on the way, or are you thinking of it, or just hoping, the gifts for baby I don’t remember you having any of them in the past. New man+love=baby?

    Reply
  11. Melanie@Toots + Dill says:
    December 15, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    I’d like one of everything please! =)

    Reply
  12. SAUL says:
    December 15, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    Love the Base Range bra!
    Check out our winter collection: http://www.shopsaul.com/collections/f-w-15-products

    Reply
  13. Miquila says:
    December 18, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    Thank you for putting together such a beautiful gift guide. I look forward to hearing about the Local Gathering with Wooden Spoon Herbs– flower essences are right up my alley.

    Reply
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