Author: ThisDarlingAdventure

Hello! Welcome to This Darling Adventure. It is a pleasure to meet you! Grab a cup of tea and take a seat and please let me introduce myself. My name is Laura and I love to adventure. I am originally from southern California, but currently call northern Manitoba my home with my beloved husband, Andy. I love cooking delicious food, creating art from unassuming random objects, doing yoga in my living room along to YouTube videos, hiking in the forest that surrounds our little town, adventuring to and discovering beautiful places around the world, and enjoying Swedish "fika" with friends and family far too often. Why do I write? To travel, to tell stories, to discover beauty, and to be creative - these are just a few of the things I believe add flavor to life. Each new day is an adventure made to be discovered, full of endless and unexpected possibilities. I write because I want to plant in others a refreshing hope and a deep longing for living a meaningful life to its fullest. I write because I want to encourage others to be the best that they can be wherever they are in the world and to seek out a life of adventure, even in the seemingly mundane and everyday. I write because life is far too short not to.
At Home

Finding Joy in the Journey: How This House Became Home

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When we first bought our home, we had a vision and an ambitious six-month renovation plan. But what we thought would be a quick project turned into a year-and-a-half journey filled with dust, delays, and more than a few unexpected challenges. Along the way, we discovered that creating a home isn't just about paint colors and floor plans - it's about learning patience, embracing slow progress, and finding joy in the journey. Come inside and join me as I share the story of how this house slowly became home.

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A Glimmer of Possibility: The Story Behind Our Home

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Three years ago, we took a leap of faith and said yes to a home that would change our lives in ways we never expected. In today's post I share the story behind our home and how God was at work through every uncertainty, closed door, and unexpected turn along the way.

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The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Part II): Growing in the Great Outdoors

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In Part II of this gardening mini series, I’m sharing more about the transition from indoor seedlings to a thriving outdoor garden. From hardening off and planning your garden layout to caring for plants throughout the season, this post is filled with practical things I’ve been learning along the way as we prepare our garden for summer.

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A Fireside Feast: Our May Dinner Party Menu

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This month’s dinner party didn’t go quite as planned… and perhaps that was the beauty of it. In my latest post, I’m sharing the story behind our cozy campfire gathering, the savory s’mores menu we served, and why sometimes the most meaningful evenings are the ones we forget to photograph.

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Faux Florals & Freedom: Learning to Choose the Best Thing Over the Everything

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In this week’s post, I’m sharing a slightly embarrassing confession - and the unexpected lesson it taught me about striving, perfection, and learning to choose the best thing over “the everything."

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The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Part I): Seed Starting & Care

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Starting seeds can feel intimidating at first, but it is one of the most rewarding parts of the gardening season. In this guide, I’m sharing what I’ve learned over the past several years about choosing seeds, knowing when to plant them, starting seeds indoors, and caring for healthy seedlings here, along with a few practical tips and resources that have made a big difference for us along the way. I hope it encourages and equips you as you plan your garden this season!

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Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes for a Spring-Inspired Celebration

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Looking for inspiration for a cozy and spring-inspired Mother’s Day brunch? In today's post, I’m sharing a collection of fresh and fruity dishes, savory brunch favorites, sweet treats, and fun interactive drink station ideas that are simple to mix and match for a warm and welcoming celebration.

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What We’re Planting: A Peek at Our 2026 Garden Plans

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From colorful root vegetables and fragrant herbs to sprawling squash vines and vibrant flowers, I’m sharing everything we’re growing in our 2026 garden - including tried-and-true favorites, new varieties we’re excited to experiment with, and a few gardening tips and lessons learned along the way.

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DIY Pallet Bed Frame Update: What We Changed & What We Still Love (After 10 Years)

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After nearly a decade of using our DIY pallet bed frame, I’m sharing a closer look at what we still love, what we chose to change early on, and why those updates made all the difference. If you’re considering building your own - or improving one you already have - this post offers practical insights, simple adjustments, and honest reflections from years of everyday use.

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Spring Cleaning & Stewardship: Simple Ways We Care for Our Home

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As spring arrives, bringing a sense of new life and fresh beginnings, many of us feel the urge to reset our homes as well. In this week’s post, I’m sharing our simple, realistic spring cleaning and home maintenance routine, framed through the lens of stewardship. These are the practical tasks we return to each year to keep our home clean, functional, and ready for everyday life. If you’re looking for a manageable, meaningful way to care for your home this season, I hope this list encourages you to start small and begin.