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Explore cozy from-scratch recipes, old-fashioned homemaking & slow living tips, or follow along with our historic renovation project.

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FROM-SCRATCH RECIPES
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Healthy Living & Wellness
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A Little Piece of the Manor

Welcome to The Vintage Aviary, my little collection of handmade treasures and carefully curated vintage finds to bring a bit of the Manor into your home.

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FRESH SPRING RECIPES

Sourdough Discard Lemon Blueberry loaf slices on a white plate ready to eat.
Sourdough Discard Lemon blueberry quick bread
Bubbly water kefir in a glass jar ready to enjoy as a gut healing beverage.
Gut-Healing Probiotic Water Kefir Soda
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix in a bowl and ready to use to make from scratch recipes.
HOmemade ranch seasoning mix (Like Hidden valley)
Lavender cold foam for spring drinks
Chicken sausage patties on a plate with fresh thyme sprigs.
easy homemade chicken sausage with herbs
Best sourdough carrot cake cinnamon rolls

SOURDOUGH RECIPES

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Artisan sourdough bread on cooling rack
Quick Made From Scratch Sourdough Bread
Simple Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread sliced on a cutting board
SimpLE Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread
A white bowl full of savory sourdough croutons with fresh herbs on a marble surface with a tea towel.
Homemade sourdough croutons
A freshly made sourdough waffle with dark chocolate chips and maple syrup drizzle on a plate on a linen tea towel
Easy Sourdough Waffles or Pancakes
Homemade sourdough tortillas in a bowl with a tea tkwel
Easy Sourdough Discard Tortillas
Sourdough Buttermilk Biscuits are fresh out of the oven in a cast iron skillet
Sourdough Buttermilk Biscuits

From-Scratch Recipes

More From-Scratch Recipes

  • Easy Water Kefir Lavender Lemonade For Spring and Summer

    Easy Water Kefir Lavender Lemonade For Spring and Summer

  • Lavender Cold Foam Recipe (Better Than Starbucks at Home)

    Lavender Cold Foam Recipe (Better Than Starbucks at Home)

  • A bottle of lavender simple syrup on a wooden surface with a tea towel.

    Spring Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe: Sweeten Your Season

Homesteading & Gardening

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Homemaking & Slow Living

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  • Vintage thrifted finds scatter the counter showcasing curated finds for European style aesthetic.

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Our Manor Renovation Project

More Posts about our Renovation
  • DIY Renovation of an Abandoned 120-Year-Old Main Street Building

    DIY Renovation of an Abandoned 120-Year-Old Main Street Building

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    What Renovating an Old Building Is Teaching Me About Home

  • An old window opening is boarded up with chipping plaster surround.

    From Boarded-Up to Beautiful: Our European Windows Journey

DIY Projects & Décor

More DIY Projects & Decor

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  • Vintage thrifted finds scatter the counter showcasing curated finds for European style aesthetic.

    Thrifting with Intention: A Cozy Conway Weekend and a French Kitchen Dream

  • An old window opening is boarded up with chipping plaster surround.

    From Boarded-Up to Beautiful: Our European Windows Journey

  • Orchid plant in an antique white ironstone chamber pot on a shelf by a window

    Repotting An Orchid Plant with Antique Ironstone


Introducing the Manor on Main

Community Resource LiBrary

Free Resources at your fingertips! I want to invite you to explore my Free Resource Library—a curated collection of printables and downloadable guides all centered around homesteading, design, and simple, beautiful living. Whether you’re looking for seasonal décor inspiration or helpful tools for your homestead, it’s all there waiting for you to enjoy.

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Dreams

Beautifully restored antique pressed tin ceiling

Restoring Our 118-Year-Old Historic Building Into a Dream Home | DIY Renovation Journey

It all began in 2012 when I took on my very first DIY upholstery project—reupholstering my dining room chairs. Discovering the joy of transforming old furniture into something beautiful and functional sparked a deep passion for DIY home decor, furniture restoration, and creative living. That single project planted a seed that has grown into a 12-year journey of hands-on learning, home transformation, and sustainable living.

I’m excited to share my story with you in hopes that it inspires you to chase your own dreams, embrace the beauty of handmade living, and believe in what’s possible—no matter where you’re starting from.


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About Me

Welcome to Our Manor On Main

A homestead-inspired lifestyle blog sharing from-scratch recipes, cozy homemaking tips, seasonal slow living, and our historic renovation journey.

My name is Bri and I am a small town girl from the Midwest. I am a lover of Jesus Christ, owner of The Vintage Aviary Boutique, and a coffee enthusiast. I am passionate about all things creative including but not limited to music, culinary pursuits, painting, dancing, and design.

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Sourdough carrot cake cinnamon rolls for Easter mo Sourdough carrot cake cinnamon rolls for Easter morning 🤍🐣

Soft, fluffy, and filled with warm spices, sweet carrots, and that subtle sourdough tang… then finished with the dreamiest frosting. They taste like a cozy spring morning at home!

I made these on a whim while playing around in the kitchen, and now they’ve officially earned a spot on our Easter table. There’s just something about baking from scratch this time of year… 

If you’re craving something a little different (but still nostalgic), this is your sign to try them 🥕

Save this for your Easter baking and send it to someone who would make these with you!

Comment “RECIPE” and I’ll send you the link!

#sourdoughbaking #easterrecipes #fromscratch #homemadegoodness #springbaking
Our kitchen is slowly becoming a no-food-waste zon Our kitchen is slowly becoming a no-food-waste zone from composting to feeding our chickens to making bone broth. 

This simple homemade croutons recipe is another way we use every bit of food we have. Perfect for spring and summer salads or cozy fall soups! 🌿

Full recipe on my blog linked in bio. 

#HomemadeCroutons #NoFoodWaste #KitchenHacks #CozyCooking #HerbCroutons
It doesn’t feel like spring to me until I’ve had s It doesn’t feel like spring to me until I’ve had something lavender.

For the longest time, that meant a drive-thru run and a cup in my hand. And while I still love that every now and then, I’ve been making it at home more lately… and honestly, it feels even more special.

Standing in the kitchen, windows cracked open, birds chirping, pouring this soft lavender cold foam over an iced latte… it’s slower, it’s simpler, and it saves a little money too.

Full recipe on the blog. Link in bio 💜

#lavenderlatte
#cozymornings
#fromscratchliving
#springathome
#homemadecoffee
When I got Lady Grantham, I had no idea how much s When I got Lady Grantham, I had no idea how much sass and cuteness I was in for. I loved raising her from a baby chick and watching her personality blossom.

Now she is living her best life at the manor and takes her role as queen very seriously. Watch her walk the yard with confidence and charm.

Who else rules their backyard like royalty? Comment below and share your favorite farm animal moment.

#homesteadlife #backyardchickens #raisingchickens #farmanimals #chickenpersonality
I found this beautiful vintage door on Facebook Ma I found this beautiful vintage door on Facebook Marketplace and learned it came from a historic home in one of our city’s old districts.

Now it is about to start a new chapter as the front door of our 120 year old building renovation.

Pieces like this are why I love restoring old places. They carry stories with them. 💕

#historicrenovation
#vintagehome
#oldhouserenovation
#architecturalsalvage
#homesteadrenovation
This past weekend, we decided to take a quiet day This past weekend, we decided to take a quiet day at home in between renovation projects down at our old building. I paused by the window and watched the rain tapping on the roof. My little pink plant caught the soft light, and for a moment, everything slowed down. It reminded me how important it is to really notice the earth and the little joys around us. 💧🌸

Who else is taking a moment to slow down today?

#SlowLivingLife
#CozyRainVibes
#MindfulMoments
#HomeRenovationJourney
#NatureInspiration
Every backyard chicken keeper needs a first aid ki Every backyard chicken keeper needs a first aid kit! 🐔✨ 

Learn which supplies to stock, how to organize them, and what to use for common chicken health needs. Keep your flock safe, happy, and healthy with this simple guide for new and experienced homesteaders.

Blog link in bio 🫶

#BackyardChickens #ChickenFirstAid #HomesteadLife #ChickenHealthTips #FlockCare
POV you were about to buy Easter eggs but your bac POV you were about to buy Easter eggs but your backyard hens already took care of it 🐔❤️ 

My girls are almost six years old and still laying the sweetest colorful eggs for our homestead table! 

If you love watching chicken life and spring moments at the homestead, stay awhile and tell me your favorite egg color below. 🌸🥚

#farmfresheggs #layinghens #backyardchickens #homesteadlife #rainboweggs
Just a normal morning in the chicken yard when Lad Just a normal morning in the chicken yard when Lady Grantham decided to debut her spring hairstyle.

I am not convinced she is still a chicken. She may have fully transformed into a dandelion. 

This is why I love backyard chickens. They keep life interesting. 😂

#backyardchickens
#homesteadlife
#funnychicken
#chickensofinstagram
#simplehomestead
If you have sourdough discard sitting in your frid If you have sourdough discard sitting in your fridge, this Lemon Blueberry Bread is such a good way to use it.

Soft, tender, and bright with fresh lemon, this loaf is filled with sweet blueberries and bakes up more like a classic lemon loaf than traditional sourdough bread. It’s one of those simple recipes that feels a little special with a cup of coffee in the morning.

This is one of my favorite sourdough discard recipes when I want something easy and sweet.

The full Lemon Blueberry Sourdough Bread recipe is on the blog. 🍋🫐

#sourdoughdiscard #lemonblueberrybread #sourdoughrecipe #quickbreadrecipe #homemadebread
After losing my mom, it was hard to keep chasing t After losing my mom, it was hard to keep chasing the dream we started together.

Restoring this 120 year old Main Street building felt different without her there to celebrate the progress.

Then Jason stepped in and made the dream his too.

Long hours. Dust everywhere. Late nights working on a building that means so much to me.

He did not have to carry this dream with me, but he chose to.

And somehow he made me excited about it again.

I am really grateful for a man who shows up, works hard, and believes in the life we are building together.

Some dreams take a village. Sometimes they take one person who refuses to let you give up.

#historicrenovation
#oldbuildingrestoration
#renovationlife
#buildingourdream
#mainstreetrevival
Just my backyard chickens running the show one clu Just my backyard chickens running the show one cluck at a time 🐔✨

These feathery divas make every day a little cozier and a lot more fun!

👉 Tap Follow for more backyard & homestead moments.

❤️ Save this if it made you smile!

#BackyardChickens 
#ChickenLife 
#HomesteadVibes 
#CozyAnimals 
#FarmTok
I am building a life I do not need a vacation from I am building a life I do not need a vacation from and that starts with turning an abandoned 120 year old building into a home that feels like us. 🛠🏡✨

This is more than renovation, it is life redesign, meaning, and intentional living in motion.

What is one thing in your life you do not want to escape from?

#LifeDesign #HomeRenovationJourney #IntentionalLiving #HistoricRestoration #SlowLiving
Lavender simple syrup is one of the easiest ways t Lavender simple syrup is one of the easiest ways to add a soft floral flavor to your spring drinks.

All you need is sugar, water, and culinary lavender. In just a few minutes you have a homemade syrup that’s perfect for coffee, cold brew, iced tea, lemonade, or sparkling water.

If you love cozy from scratch recipes and simple seasonal flavors, this little recipe is a beautiful one to keep in your fridge this spring.

Full recipe is now live on the blog! Link in bio 🪻

#lavendersimplesyrup
#springdrinkrecipes
#fromscratchrecipes
#homemadedrinks
#floralrecipes
✨ A quiet moment in our historic home ✨ Our new w ✨ A quiet moment in our historic home ✨

Our new window is in, the sunlight is streaming, and the birds are singing. 🕊️

Watch the full video on YouTube now! Link in bio! 

#CozyHomeVibes #HistoricHomeRenovation #WindowReveal #CalmHomeMoments #HomeRenovationASMR
The world says hurry. Home says stay awhile. Some The world says hurry.
Home says stay awhile.

Sometimes peace is as simple as a candle flickering in the quiet afternoon light.

Slow living isn’t about doing less. It’s about noticing more.

Save this for a gentle reminder to slow down today.

#slowliving
#cozyhome
#simpleliving
#cozyvibes
#intentionalliving
A small update but a big moment!! 🫶 New windows g A small update but a big moment!! 🫶

New windows going into our 120 year old Main Street building. Watching this old place slowly come back to life is the best feeling.

Follow along as we restore this historic building into our dream home 🤍

#historicrenovation
#oldbuildingrestoration
#renovationjourney
#homerenovation
#fixerupper
Does anyone else go into Lowe’s for ONE thing… and Does anyone else go into Lowe’s for ONE thing… and leave with something completely different? 😂

Because I saw this little bee planter and suddenly… “we” had to have it.

Tell me I’m not the only impulse buyer..

#homesteadlife
#lowesfinds
#impulsebuy
#gardeninspiration
#cozyhome
Demo day at our 120 year old building 🛠️ This win Demo day at our 120 year old building 🛠️

This window has been boarded up for decades. We finally took a hammer to it and opened it back up!

There’s something emotional about pulling away old wood and seeing raw history underneath. This place has stories. And we’re slowly bringing it back to life.

We’re restoring this historical abandoned Main Street building into our dream home… one dusty project at a time.

Will you follow along on this journey with me? 🤍

#historicrenovation #oldhousecharm #demoday #homerenovationinspiration #restoringhistory
He said the chickens were “my thing.” Meanwhile t He said the chickens were “my thing.”

Meanwhile they follow him like he personally signs their treat budget.

I feed them. I clean the coop. I collect the eggs.
But apparently I’m just middle management.

Tell me why it’s always the husband who “didn’t want chickens” 👀🐔

👇 Be honest… who is the favorite at your house?

#backyardchickens #homesteadlife #chickenkeeping #modernhomestead #countrylivinglife
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