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The Heart of Grandma
The Heart of Grandma

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Hello, I’m Kristine

And welcome to the blog. Here, you’ll find everything you need to bring warmth, comfort, & meaning back into your home.

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Homemaking

What Makes A Home Feel Welcoming?

One of my favorite things is walking into a home that feels good. Not just tidy, or well-decorated, or Pinterest-worthy even—but soul warming good. Cozy. Inviting. Lived-in. And yet, it’s hard to put your finger on what exactly creates…

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Let's Talk

What Do You Hope People Remember About You?

There’s something about being in a new place and having an abundance of free time that opens the door to big, sweeping thoughts. Maybe it’s the way time stretches and slows when you’re away from your routines,…

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Personal

Man, Am I Missing Home Right About Now

There’s this moment that happens to me on every single vacation. It’s usually on the second or third day, somewhere in the lull between breakfast and whatever activity we half-planned for the afternoon, when I suddenly find…

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Let's Talk

Are You Good At Doing Nothing? I’m Not.

I’m really not. As I sit in the airport, waiting to board a flight to Mexico, I’m laughing at the irony of it all. This whole trip was booked with one goal in mind—rest and relax. Sun,…

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Food

What I Make When It’s Too Hot To Cook (Hello From Arizona)

You know that moment when you open your front door and the heat hits you like a hot blow dryer to the face? Well, that’s summer in Arizona. Every year, without fail, I forget what 112° and rising really…

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Decor

Grandma-Style Home Decor That Just Works

In case you missed it, you guys—grandma style home decor is in. There’s a certain kind of charm in a home that feels lived-in, loved, and just a little bit nostalgic. The kind of space that smells faintly…

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Travel

Spoiler: I’m Wearing the Same Clothes on Vacation

Happy Sunday (evening)! We’re heading out of town ON VACATION for the first time in a couple of years in a few days, and while I’m super excited about it…I haven’t even started packing. Is it weird…

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Homemaking

Homemaking Totally Still Matters

There’s something about the way our grandmas ran a home that just worked. It wasn’t flashy, and it definitely wasn’t about perfection—but it was steady, warm, and full of intention. And honestly? A lot of it feels like…

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Hi, I’m Kristine—it's so nice to meet you! Th Hi, I’m Kristine—it's so nice to meet you!

This is the very first post for my new blog, The Heart of Grandma, and I thought it was only fitting to start with a proper hello. 👋🏻 

After nearly a decade of blogging over at Kristine in Between, sharing everything from holiday recipes to home projects, I felt a pull toward something a little slower… a little softer… and a lot more me. And that’s how this space was born.

The Heart of Grandma is a cozy corner of the internet where vintage charm, well-worn decor, and thoughtful homemaking are woven into everyday life.

It’s inspired by the kind of homes that smell like something baking, where the furniture tells a story, and comfort always comes before perfection.

This space is for anyone who finds beauty in the simple things—embroidered linens, butter dishes on the table, hand-folded laundry, and a house that feels like home. It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing it with heart.

Whether you’re a fellow homemaker, a vintage lover, or just someone who wants to slow down and savor the everyday, I hope you’ll feel right at home here.

Let’s bring back cozy.
Let’s bring back meaningful.
Let’s bring back home.

You can visit the blog at theheartofgrandma.com and follow along right here for snippets of my daily life, behind-the-scenes snippets, and all the grandma-style charm you didn't know you were missing.

I'm so glad you're here!

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