organizing the studio closet
This was looooooooong overdue. Jeff and I built this closet in my studio in the spring of 2019 and I just threw everything in. It was a busy season and when things are behind closed doors, I can let them slide for a while. It was getting out of control, though. There was an avalanche […]
Dreams & Goals for January 2020
I was planning to share my dreams and goals for the entire year, but that seemed like overkill. Let’s just do this one month at a time, slow and steady, with long-term results in mind. I don’t have a word of the year, but a phrase… “Do it for your future self.” It’s so, so […]
Most Popular Posts in 2019
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you had a great holiday and enjoyed that lull between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. That might be one of my favorite times of the year. All of the work, anticipation, and the hurried pace slows to a creep. Our family doesn’t plan any big outings or shindigs. […]
Merry Christmas 2019
Oh, I wish I had a song to share with you this year, but this was a year of saying “no” to things that were too much. Our (almost) annual Christmas song for my blog was something that ended up on the no list. I was pleased with the fact that I was able to […]
five new christmas tradition suggestions…
This isn’t a list of musts and shoulds. I’m pretty sure we all have enough of those on our plate right now and we’re eagerly awaiting the day when things slow down…Christmas is done, the presents are opened, our bellies are full, and we can just have a moment without a pressing must-do or should-do […]
five christmas suggestions…
This isn’t a list of musts and shoulds. I’m pretty sure we all have enough of those on our plate right now and we’re eagerly awaiting the day when things slow down…Christmas is done, the presents are opened, our bellies are full, and we can just have a moment without a pressing must-do or should-do […]
so, you want to learn to crochet?
Since I started crocheting, many readers and followers have asked me to share how I’m learning and the books and patterns I’m using, so this post is the answer to those requests! Now, keep in mind that I have just been crocheting for a few weeks, so take all of this with a grain of […]
Florence | the maestro & the apprentice
My unenthusiastic start to our day in Florence was quickly turned around by our warm welcome at the Piazza Pitti Palace and meeting the delightful uncle/niece pair at the pen and paper shop that has been in their family for 163 years. I was energized and excited to see what else Florence had to offer. […]