# Homeward

> A top-to-bottom renovation, design finds, and hard life questions—the nitty gritty of creating our home in Ojai, CA. Plus, input from experts and all of you! A researched, opinionated resource from Amanda Hesser of Food52, Schoolhouse, and Dansk.

- **Platform:** substack
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Subscribers:** 609K
- **Paid subscribers:** 46K
- **Weekly growth:** -0.2%
- **Monthly growth:** -0.7%
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-13
- **URL:** https://amandahesser.substack.com
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## Recent Posts

- [This designer relies on her clients' best memories for inspo](https://amandahesser.substack.com/p/hollie-velten-lattrell-renovation-tips)
- [When a house is “done” but not yet a home](https://amandahesser.substack.com/p/moving-into-ojai)
- [A vibrant green soup to end summer on a high note](https://amandahesser.substack.com/p/spinach-kale-vibrant-green-soup-recipe)
- [New home, new year, new (kinda) me](https://amandahesser.substack.com/p/home-renovation-leads-to-personal-transformation)
- [What makes a newcomer a local?](https://amandahesser.substack.com/p/becoming-a-local-in-a-new-town)
- [This cardamom cold brew is my pumpkin spice latte](https://amandahesser.substack.com/p/cardamom-cold-brew-whiskey-rye-cookies-recipes)
- [A chance encounter led me to this Julia Child-approved tool](https://amandahesser.substack.com/p/julia-child-whackerspoon)
- [Kitchen design that quiets the “noise” of clutter](https://amandahesser.substack.com/p/italian-apple-cake-recipe-john-pawson-design-book)
- [In defense of perfectionism (even while renovating, ha)](https://amandahesser.substack.com/p/how-a-perfectionist-renovates)
- [Creamy, zingy Citrus Risotto is the ultimate spring dish](https://amandahesser.substack.com/p/no-fuss-easy-citrus-risotto-recipe)

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