Welcome!

I’m Payton

Your go-to girl for all things Homemaking

I’m a military spouse and mother of two. Tackling everything home, food, and cozy around here. Sunny Day Homestead is my little corner of the internet where I share all the things I love – homemaking, etiquette, entertaining, and the beauty of daily life.

Discover inspiring stories, cleaning guides, and expert homemaking tips to help you cultivate the peaceful and cozy home you’ve been dreaming of.

Behind the blog

How it all started

When I first met my husband, we were living half way across the States from one another. We made a very long-distance relationship as short as we possibly could – until one too many airport trips and hours on planes led to a big decision: I made the move.

As with all military assignments, they eventually come to and end. When his time in the desert wrapped up, so did our long-distance. With it came our expedited wedding – which didn’t feel rushed to us at all. It was always the plan.

Fast forward six months, and I was no longer stateside – I was learning how to live married life in the UK! What an adventure!

Long before we said “I do,” we’d talked about what mattered to us. If we were ever blessed with children, we both felt deeply that I should be home with them. So we didn’t wait. I dove into full-time homemaking and haven’t looked back since.

Why I started this blog

From that moment on, I’ve been learning, tweaking, experimenting and growing in all areas I now share with you – motherhood, homemaking, routines, cooking, hosting, and living beautifully with intention.

It’s a job I never planned to have – butit’s the one I love more than anything. I tell everyone all the time “I love my life!”

God knew the desires of my heart, and He gave me a life I’m so grateful for. After spending the last ten years really honing my craft, I realized there’s a younger version of me out there – just starting out, looking for answers, and wondering if she’s doing enough.

This space is for her.

To help her find her footing.
To remind her she’s not alone.
To offer the grace she needs, and a friend along the way.

A final Note

If even one article here helps you feel seen, supported, or inspired 0 then this is all worth it.

From my heart to your home,
Welcome to Sunny Day Homestead.

Get to Know Me

coffee out or at home

home

favorite appliance

instantpot

Lamps or overhead lights

always lamps

travel or home

theres no place like home!

forest or Beach

forest

Guilty pleasure

anything chocolate

morning or night

morning always

currently binging

anything Cassandra Clare

FAQ

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