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Desk to Dirt: A blog

Where ambition meets slow living

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Follow along the homestead journey

Weā€™re turning 44 acres (and yep, a former weed grow) into a long-haul homesteadā€”one seed, earthwork, and value-aligned decision at a time:

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ā€¦or wander around

Whether youā€™re here to plan a garden, pursue financial independence, or get inspired by someone elseā€™s messā€”find essays, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories:

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Homestead Chronicles

These posts document the adventures of Paige (author) and husband Cooper as they build a homestead from the ground up.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Startup executive by day, homesteader by heart.

Thatā€™s me, Paige. I created Desk to Dirt as a space to explore the balance between ambition and simplicity, career and creativity, work and soil.

In other words: The life that has me brushing dirt off my face just before a Google Meet.

Whether youā€™re here for practical tips, a little inspiration, or just to see what life looks like when a desk job meets a dirt-filled dream, Iā€™m so glad youā€™ve found your way.

  • Desk to Dirt is where modern life meets homesteading. Itā€™s a place for anyone navigating the contradictions of balancing a full, ambitious life with the pull to slow down and live more intentionally. Here, weā€™ll explore everything from thriving in the workplace and crafting handmade goods to growing food and savoring lifeā€™s seasonal rhythms.

    The blog is divided into five core categories:

    • šŸŒ± Grow: Gardening, homesteading, and living slow.

    • āœ‚ļø Make: Crafting and DIY projects.

    • āœØ Live: Celebrating the seasons and finding joy in the small stuff.

    • šŸ² Eat: Cooking, preserving, and feasting.

    • šŸ“Š Thrive: Crushing it at work and building wealth.

    Every post is rooted in the idea that ambition and simplicity donā€™t have to be at odds. With a little creativity, they can coexist beautifully.

  • Thatā€™d be me, the author.

    By day, Iā€™m a Creative Director and product marketer at a tech startup. By every other hour, Iā€™m tending to chickens, planting seeds, and dreaming up DIY projects. My husband and I live on a small farm, where we raise ducks and chickens, grow a ton of our own food, and embrace the daily joys (and challenges) of modern homesteading.

    Beyond the day-to-day, Iā€™m someone shaped by lifeā€™s twists and turns. Iā€™ve faced intergenerational trauma, navigated the challenges of being a highly sensitive person (HSP), and found solace in creativity, connection, and the land. These experiences fuel my passion for cultivating an intentional life, and theyā€™re part of what I share here on Desk to Dirt.

  • Life today is full of contradictions: the hustle of career goals versus the desire to live slowly; the pull of technology versus the grounding nature of soil. Desk to Dirt was born from these tensions. Itā€™s a space to explore how we can navigate them with humor, creativity, and intention.

    Here, youā€™ll find essays that reflect on the messy, beautiful journey of balancing it allā€”with stories, tips, and ideas to inspire your own path. Whether youā€™re looking to grow your own food, master a new craft, or simply find more joy in the everyday, thereā€™s something here for you.

  • If any of these sound like you, welcome aboard:

    • You dream of growing your own food or living more sustainably.

    • Youā€™re a crafter, creator, or curious spirit who loves learning new things.

    • Youā€™re ambitious in your career and also crave a simpler, more grounded life.

    • You find joy in the small things and want to live more intentionally.

    You donā€™t have to be a seasoned homesteader or a corporate executive to find value here. Whether youā€™re tending a backyard garden, a thriving farm, or simply a busy life, this is a space for you to connect, grow, and be inspired.

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