Welcome to The Modern Day Cottage!
Step inside and experience the charm of modern cottage living, where every detail adds warmth and tells a unique story.
I’m Emily Rider, and I believe a cozy home is built on warmth, meaningful traditions, and the beauty of slow living.
Create a home that feels warm, inviting, and filled with meaningful traditions.
here at The Modern Day Cottage, you’ll find inspiration for cozy recipes, simple DIY projects, and cottage decor ideas that bring charm to everyday life.
Let’s embrace the beauty of slow living together.
A Dream Built with Love
This space is a reflection of a dream—creating a warm, welcoming home filled with tradition, charm, and thoughtful details.
My daughter and I built this haven to embrace simple joys, timeless comforts, and the everyday moments that make life truly special.
Every recipe, project, and story shared here is meant to inspire you to weave cozy, homemade traditions into your own home.
Behind the scenes, my daughter Ruby Ann adds her creativity, bringing warmth and charm to everything we create together.
Cultivating a Cozy Life
This blog is all about making a home feel warm and inviting through thoughtful details and meaningful traditions.
Baking with freshly milled flour, crafting seasonal decor, or embracing slow living, you’ll find inspiration for a cozy, intentional home.
I share step-by-step recipes to build kitchen confidence, along with DIY projects that bring handmade charm to your living space.
From the scent of sourdough baking to seasonal crafts, The Modern Day Cottage inspires a warm, cozy, and inviting cottage-style life.
Meet Emily Rider
I’m a mother, wife, homemaker, and homeschool educator who finds joy in creating a warm, welcoming home.
Summers at my grandparents’ homestead in Oklahoma were filled with the scent of freshly baked sourdough. The warmth of sunlit garden soil was comforting. There was also the quiet rhythm of tending to farm animals.
I learned to bake sourdough from scratch, preserve the season’s bounty, and care for the land with patience and purpose. Those simple, hands-on lessons shaped my love for homemade living and the joy of creating a cozy home.
Since 2009, I’ve been homeschooling my children, a journey filled with both challenges and rewards. My oldest pursued his passion for the outdoors as a forest ranger. Meanwhile, my daughter, Ruby Ann, is following her creative dreams. She’s launching Ruby’s Cozy Cottage, a blog and YouTube channel where she shares her own love for cozy living. You can follow her on YouTube at Ruby’s Cozy Cottage.
Sharing the Heart of Modern Cottage Living
Creating this blog has been a dream come true. I imagined a space to share recipes, cozy home decor, and DIY projects with those who love modern cottage living. Today, I live that dream while homeschooling, tending to our garden, and enjoying the simple joys of intentional living.
Every day brings new opportunities to share ideas—whether baking with freshly milled flour, crafting seasonal decor, or enjoying the beauty of a slower life. I hope to inspire you to create your own cozy, inviting home.
You can follow along here on the blog or on my YouTube channel, Facebook page, and Pinterest for more recipes, creative DIYs, and cottage living inspiration.
I’m so grateful for this amazing community and the chance to connect with you.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me—and for joining me in this journey.
I’d love for you to support Ruby Ann at Ruby’s Cozy Cottage.
She’s sharing her own special take on cozy, creative living. I know she’d be thrilled to have you follow along.
Homemade Recipes: Sharing The Heart of Modern Cottage Living
Every recipe in our cottage kitchen is a heartfelt celebration of love, tradition, and the simple joy of homemade creations.
From the rich aroma of fresh sourdough baking to the cozy indulgence of pumpkin spice French toast, each dish brings cherished memories.
I’ll share practical tips for fermenting, baking with freshly milled flour, and stocking your pantry with essentials to elevate every meal.
Embracing Modern Cottage Living in Your Cozy Home
Cottage living is about cherishing life’s simple joys while designing a home that exudes warmth, timeless charm, and a welcoming personality.
Whether crafting seasonal DIY projects, decorating with thrifted treasures, or embracing peaceful moments, we encourage you to adopt a slower, more meaningful lifestyle.
Together, we will transform your home into a cozy retreat filled with creativity, charm, and heartfelt inspiration for everyday living.
Join Our Cottage Living Community
I would love for you to become part of our cottage-living family!
By subscribing to our email list, you’ll receive weekly updates, exclusive free printables, and plenty of cozy inspiration to bring charm and joy into your everyday life.
Thank you for visiting and reading more about me— I am so delighted to welcome you into our cozy cottage community.
Let’s create something beautiful together!
