This time of year always feels concentrated and rich, like a dark chocolate truffle–something special meant to be taken in slowly. Like so many of...

Since moving to our home last spring, I’ve wanted to make a wreath for our front door–something organic and simple that reflects the rest of...

Cold weather arrived so much sooner for us this year. We seemed to almost skip the fall season altogether, but I enjoy the contrast. Instead...

Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own; and from morning to night, as from the cradle to the grave, it...

I’m not sure why, but Valentine’s Day often sneaks up on me. Mark and I usually plan something small for ourselves, but I often forget...

I can’t believe Christmas is only a few sleeps away already. I’ll be taking a break from this space to enjoy the holiday season with...

  The Gingerbread Man by Rowena Bennett The gingerbread man gave a gingery shout: “Quick open the oven and let me out!” He stood up straight...

Old man Winter has finally arrived here (mildly by some of your standards), chasing the last of the leaves from the branches, forcing us into...

  In honor of Small Business Saturday, a day promoted by American Express to support small businesses around the globe, I’m sharing a few of...

It has rained for days now. A cold, relentless rain. I look toward our cactus still propped on our outdoor table, now hunched over like an...