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How to Clean and Polish Brass (Yes, Even the Tarnished Stuff)
I’ve recently fallen back in love with brass…everything. And when it’s clean, it glows. Not in a flashy, look-at-me way—more like a…
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How to Clean and Polish Brass (Yes, Even the Tarnished Stuff)
I’ve recently fallen back in love with brass…everything. And when it’s clean, it glows. Not in a flashy, look-at-me way—more like a…
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5 Things I Always Have In My Pantry + A List
There’s something deeply reassuring about having a stocked pantry. Like, sure, everything might be a little unhinged out there—but I’ve…
Friday Letter: A Love Letter to Paper Plates
Dear Paper Plates, You’re not glamorous. You’re not elegant. No one’s ever called you chic. But oh my goodness, are you useful. You show up when it matters most—birthday parties, BBQs, pie on the…
The Fourth of July Playlist for Porch Sitters, Pie Bakers, & People Who Don’t Love Fireworks
Some people celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and fanfare. In my older age, I celebrate it with music that makes me want to bake a pie, sit in a lawn chair, and…
How to Season and Maintain a Cast Iron Skillet (for Life)
Alright, today’s post is about one of my favorite things. You know it—we’re talking all about cast iron skillets. The kind of skillet that weighs a ton, lives on your stovetop like part of…
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Meet Kristine
I’m Kristine Underwood, the heart behind The Heart of Grandma—and I’m a lifelong creative, seasoned blogger, and modern homemaker with a very old soul.
With a deep love for vintage charm, I created this space to celebrate slow living, meaningful homemaking, old-fashioned cooking, and the enduring beauty of grandma-style decor.
Everything you’ll find around here is thoughtfully curated to bring warmth, comfort, and meaning back into the everyday home.
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How to Clean and Polish Brass (Yes, Even the Tarnished Stuff)
I’ve recently fallen back in love with brass…everything. And when it’s clean, it glows. Not in a flashy, look-at-me way—more like a lived-in shine. Like a lamp that’s always been there or an old candlestick that’s seen…
How to Layer Colors, Patterns, and Textures Like a Grandma
When I think of my grandma’s house, I think of comfort. Not the Instagrammable kind where everything is beige and softly sunlit—no, I mean real comfort. The kind where the armchair cushions are flattened in the exact place everyone…
5 Things Mom Probably Didn’t Teach You About Making A Home
When I was growing up, “homemaking” meant rotating the same couple of casseroles most weeks, never sitting on the throw pillows in the living room, which, contrary to it’s name—was not for any sort of living, and…
The Last Time, And Knowing It
Every now and then, you catch it—right in the middle of the moment—the quiet realization that this is the last time. Not in a dramatic way. There’s no theatrical background music swelling, no slow-motion goodbye. It’s usually…
Old-Fashioned Glass Cleaner (That Actually Works)
You know how some things just work better when they’re a little old-school? This glass cleaner is one of those things. Forget the blue stuff. Forget the fancy bottles with labels that shout things like “streak-free shine!” and “professional…
