our story
The concept of Lottura was born in early 2025 when I began to see a need within my own life to step farther away from technology. With a deep desire to fill my own mind with beautiful and genuinely thought-provoking words, I began to ponder and search for where I could find this unspoken need that was missing in my life. I distinctly remember one night when I woke from a dream to have the thought cross my mind, “I need to make a newspaper,” and then directly fell back asleep. That thought stuck with me, and I decided that if what I was looking for didn’t exist, I would take the step forward to create it myself.
After bringing together a group of dear friends, hundreds of hours worth of conversation, and building the confidence to “go for it,” Lottura was born. The name Lottura was inspired by my daughter, Lottie, that through this simple newspaper, I could continue on the time-held practice of passing down wisdom from mother to daughter. To tangibly show her what it looks like to pursue your dreams and utilize your gifts, and to teach her that in all and through all, beauty will arise.
Out of my own experience, I understand that social media and the Internet can bring much noise into daily life, and can easily crowd the mind to where it’s hard to make any category of decision with intuition or confidence. There is a longing within us all to live with peace and integrity, and to mirror that into our families and relationships. Our hope is that by offering a tangible and curated source of content, it will inspire you to go forth with confidence and vigor. The choice to change your heart, and the heart of your home, begins with what you are allowing to reside within your mind.
The desire of our team is for this newspaper to be a reliable and grounding resource for community, beauty, deep thought, and general inspiration. It is out of the longings of our own hearts that we bring you Lottura.
x Kristine
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meet
the lottura team
kristine reeves
Founder, Editor-in-Chief
Tennessee
The creator and driving force behind The Post. She is the director and primary curator of Lottura, wearing many hats — team coordinating, editing, formatting, photography, social media, and customer service.
She is a wife and mother of three children and loves spending her time creating new recipes, reading a sizable novel, or going on long walks.
bailey stolze
Marketing Director
Nebraska
The very first team member of Lottura, and our specialist when it comes to marketing, brand partnerships, classifieds, and the more logistical side of Lottura.
You can usually find her with a book in one hand, coffee in the other, and her two dogs snuggled up next to her. She loves to be outside or in the kitchen making something from scratch.
renee eiler
Feature Writer
Missouri
The author of the central feature article of each issue.
Renee is a wife and mama to three beautiful girls. She can usually be found outside and barefoot, investing in a good story, or opening up her home to enjoy nourishing food and connections with people.
olivia litts
Curator of Poetry
Germany
Focuses on curating quotes, book excerpts, and poetry.
Located in Western Germany, Olivia finds joy in the simplicity of everyday life. Her work is shaped by the beauty of old (and sometimes new) books, an unfinished stack that keeps growing beside her as she sips a hot cup of tea. Her writing and curation reflect a quiet curiosity about how we live, connect, and find meaning in the ordinary.
kailyn elkins
Staff Artist
Georgia
Kailyn Elkins is a wife, new mother, and fine artist. Oil painting has led her practice, but since becoming a mother she has returned to a focus on drawing and illustration. She creates narrative imagery that encourages the viewer to exercise the imagination and to seek truth through beauty.
Aside from art, she enjoys spending time outside with her family, fitness, a good book, and an early morning cup of coffee.
cheyenne Hiebner
Mailing Specialist
Nebraska
Oversees the mailing process to ensure it runs smoothly, fulfills orders, and spends a lot of time at the post office.
Justine Yeo Bircher
Copy Editor, Marketing Consultant
Nebraska
In her dual role, Justine blends her background in research with her passion for meaningful storytelling. She helps strengthen the publication's voice while expanding its reach to connect with more readers. As a reader herself, she hopes that The Lottura Post will bring fresh joy to those who read it.
maria fredriksson
Copy Editor
Michigan
Ensuring each issue feels cohesive, flows well, and is free of error.
Maria Fredriksson is a wife and mother with a background in philosophy, film & theater, writing, and textile mediums. When she’s not hosting or exploring the outdoors, she continues to foster a love of integrated culture and immerse herself in all that’s festive, formative, home-grown, and beautifully crafted for the sake of family and community.
recurring contributors
Joshua Reeves
WRITER
Tennessee
Noelle Kovary
WRITER
Tennessee
Noelle Kovary is an FNTP, Ayurvedic practitioner, herbalist, and bio-energetic nutrition coach turned full-time mama and homesteader. She promotes a slow living and close-to-nature lifestyle, and helps women bust their fears around food to ditch diet culture and fully nourish their bodies and families.
hayley mcdonnell
WRITER
England
Home, seasonal reflections, intentional living, and threads of community and history found through living in her historic English cottage.
Heather Dixon
WRITER
Massacushetts
Heather is a wife and mother living in the forests of New England. Her writing is inspired by a love of literature, style, and history. She enjoys exploring the curious threads that connect us through time.
molly van alstine
WRITER
Iowa
Molly, wife of a philosophical carpenter, and a mother to two beautiful girls, is ever immersed in stories. Her writing centers around timeless themes, often diving deeper into motherhood, friendship, and the childlike. Nothing is more rejuvenating to her than a good book, coffee, and a cozy blanket.
Rylee bibby
COMIC ARTIST
Alabama
Rylee Bibby is a comic artist and writer who brings humor and joy to life through her comic strips, The Timbers and Kippy.
Living in Alabama with her husband, she draws inspiration from her love of Christ, nostalgia, and the relatable moments of everyday life.
Alexandra Middlebrooks
ILLUSTRATOR
Virginia
Krystin Boyle
PUZZLE MAKER
Arizona
