nordic bungalow lifestyle & design

​Cultivating contentment & possibility in a smaller & simpler lifestyle. 
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​Whether it be in a craftsman bungalow, a historic cottage, or somewhere yet to be discovered.
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#seeyouontheporch

Contentment & possibility
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​Inspiration to create a tailormade home & garden for serene comfort, with time & resources left over to live your passions.
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What passion project would you explore if you realigned your priorities?? 
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greetings from the porch

 Welcome to our big idea!

​Although I didn't officially begin this brand until recently (summer 2019), we've been making tough choices and taking bold steps to shrink our lifestyle and abode since 2009.  And ever since we scored this small, historic bungalow in the high country of Prescott, Arizona, the end of each day has been spent on the "whiskey porch" here at Juniper Hill Cottage.  Beverages in hand, while the sunset unfolds.  Did I mention the stunning view?

I've been crafting homes and gardens since I was, well, making mud pies in the woods on a slab of granite.   It's my passion!
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The Whiskey Porch
The original "Whiskey Porch" at Juniper Hill Cottage. (before the reno)
We are now, finally, beginning to discover those bits of time and resources that allow us to work less and live our passions. 

​My mission here at thewhiskeyporch.com is to share this vision and inspiration with you.  Hope you enjoy and that you'll join us on the porch!  ​ #seeyouontheporch
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The team

At the moment, The Whiskey Porch, is a one-woman show.  After 3 decades in corporate finance, I began a journey to "follow my folly".  I started Baldur Studios in 2013, the Arizona Artisans Collective in 2016, and now this big idea.  I live in northern Arizona with my amazing husband Michael, our yellow lab Ibis, and Nellie the cat in a tiny 1924 craftsman bungalow called Juniper Hill Cottage.  Our four kiddos are grown and off chasing their dreams!  
​Find me on LinkedIn.
Miriam Carlson-Maier
Hi, I'm Miriam.
That's the twins (our youngest kiddos)  picking wild blueberries in the backyard of the summer cottage on Lake Vänern in Kristinehamn, Sweden.

Work less. 
Live your passions.

#liveyourpassions

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