Growing things worth preserving

A quiet pursuit of craft

My name is Taylyn, and welcome to the official website of the Strawflower Cottage! This website is a collection of things I've learned, grown, built, and loved. Inspired by the beauty of strawflowers, it is a place to share lessons, projects, and reflections on horses, home, homesteading, travel, and lifelong learning. More than anything, it is a record of the journey toward a thoughtful life—one rooted in curiosity, stewardship, and creating things that last.

I value slow-paced alternatives over fleeting lifestyle trends. Through this website, I share detailed research and practical projects for the modern, thoughtful steward.