News at Olden Oasis From this Past Week

by Gin Lee on December 14, 2024

I took the time to make homemade honey divinity for Christmas this week. If you'd like my recipe you can find it at “Cooking Exceptionally With Gin Lee.”

Also, I recently decorated Olden Oasis for the holidays, keeping everything vintage! If you haven't already, check out my Simplified Christmas blog post where I go into more detail about it.

My Christmas tree is a special 7-foot artificial tree from the 80s that my dad bought for me. Since he's no longer with us, the tree holds a lot of sentimental value for me. It's truly a cherished piece in my holiday decor.

I also have a vintage Santa Claus decoration that originally belonged to my dad. It just feels right to have it displayed next to the tree, by the chimney and hearth. The pairing of these two pieces brings a sense of nostalgia and warmth to my home during the holiday season.

The majority of all my tree decorations are also vintage pieces dating back from the early 1970s and 1980s. They remind me of the good ole days when I was a kid and bring back traditional, nostalgic memories.

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This week, I also started planting hydroponic trays to grow microgreens and lentil sprouts for the winter at the homestead. I planted a total of 20 different large trays. It's a super cool way to grow plants inside without soil.

I plan to write a detailed post in the near future on the topic of cultivating food using the hydroponic method. Stay tuned for more information on this innovative and sustainable approach to growing produce.

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