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About Us

The Granite Acorn is a down-to-earth lifestyle blog for people who love being home and want to make the most of it.

We’re sharing ideas and stories designed to ignite passions, inspire creativity, and bring a smile to your face.

We’re not professional chefs, gardeners, or designers, but we have fun doing all of it – and we’ve learned a lot along the way.

Now that you’re here, we hope you’ll stay for a while. There’s lots to explore and discover as you celebrate the joys of your home.

Thank you for visiting!


Meet Kathleen

Kathleen is The Granite Acorn’s founder and “Head Nut.” After more than 30 years in corporate marketing, the frequent travel and long hours left her longing for a life where she could spend more time doing what makes her happiest: being home.

Following a year-long sabbatical spent digging in the garden, baking like crazy, and finding joy in the smallest details, she decided to make the change permanent.

Today, you can find her celebrating home on 300 acres in coastal Maine with her hubby (aka “The Man Who Can Do Anything”) and adopted dogs Trigger and Juno.



Fun Facts

  • I don’t own a dishwasher.
  • My husband taught me to sew.
  • Eggs are one of the few foods I don’t like.
  • I always wanted to own a bakery.
  • Gardening is my favorite pastime.

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