…but I am not a cat. And neither are you. When I was on my creative retreat last March, there were a few themes that kept coming up. They were from different authors and podcasters and, if I heard them more than once, it really made me take notice. Enthusiasm, showing up, schedule, and routine were some of those themes. … Read More
favorite home projects of 2018
As I’ve been looking back over the past year and the projects we completed, I realized we have done a lot! 2017 was about getting settled, listening to our house, getting to know its style, and learning the way it functioned best. It was also about tackling the immediate issues, like an aging water heater, broken garage doors, and turning … Read More
just a few gift ideas…
First of all, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you had a wonderful holiday with your friends and family. In the spirit of thanks, I need to take a quick minute to say thank you! Whether you’re brand new, you just hop on here once in a while for a tutorial or specific information, or you’ve been following my journey for years, thank … Read More
October 2018 Favorites
I didn’t write a September Favorites post, because I figured my posts about Paris and Italy sort of covered all of my favorites! (And I still have more to share on that trip, in fact!) As I was putting this list together, I realized I did a poor job keeping track of some of my favorite things for October. Usually, … Read More
I gained 12 lbs in paris
You might think this title would fit better with the post about the patisserie tour, but I didn’t gain 12 lbs on my body…just in my suitcase. Yes, this post is about shopping! I was looking forward to everything I would see and do while in Paris and a few towns in Tuscany, but I was also anticipating the shopping. … Read More
where julia shopped
One of the things on my to-do list when visiting Paris was to buy a copper sauce pot, either a useable antique one from the flea market or a new one from E. Dehillerin, the kitchen supply store that was Julia Child’s favorite. The copper at the flea market was mouthwateringly gorgeous, but it was way out of my price … Read More
Summer 2018 Favorites
This week is back to school week and that means I can have my work day back! Don’t get me wrong. I have enjoyed the lazy mornings, trips to visit family, movie matinees with the boys, the warmer weather for gardening and house projects, and watching the boys enjoy the freedom of summer. We had lots of playdates, sleepovers, bike … Read More
Packing for Paris & Lucca
A few nights ago, I woke up in a panic. I had a very vivid dream that I was leaving for Paris that morning and I only had 15 minutes to pack! I have been excited about the trip, but it always seemed like something that was happening in the distant future. It was now three weeks away and that … Read More
