If you follow my Instagram stories, you know that I make soup almost every weekend. We usually have it for an easy dinner on Sunday and then I’ll put the leftovers in jars to eat for lunches and quick dinners through the week. Since we’re heading into soup season, I thought I would do a soup recipe round-up to share … Read More
think about such things
I have found myself puttering around during the day more often than usual. I’m still productive and have plenty to show for my time, but I’m not working with my usual intensity and purpose. After months of big things…sudden homeschooling, adjusting to quarantine and life during a pandemic, home projects, writing a book, selling a paint line, launches, and deadlines, … Read More
October Books of the Week
I can’t believe we’re almost to the end of the year and I will have shared 52 books of the week! I’m going to think about keeping this feature or just switching back to sharing favorites – music, books, shows, clothes, technology, foods, etc. It’s kind of nice for me to change things up, so I don’t become a slave … Read More
house plans from a middle school mind
For the eighth grade yearbook, we were asked what we wanted to be when we grew up. Listed under my picture of me wearing teased bangs and a white turtleneck peeking out of a red cable knit sweater, it read “Actress or an Architect”. You know, two things that are pretty compatible. I’ve always laughed at the ridiculous pairing of … Read More
this is the project I’ve been working on…
For the past several months, I have mentioned here and there that I’ve been working on various projects – writing, working on my house, and doing photo shoots. These smaller projects are all a part of one big project. This project hasn’t been a secret one, but I wanted to wait to announce it until I was a little further … Read More
needlework & crochet | it’s a winter thing…
I was crocheting almost every day since I learned how to make a simple hat at a women’s event at my church last October. I finally had an excuse to buy yarn and I dove into that endeavor with gusto! It was also great therapy for my hand, which had been hanging lifelessly at the end of an immobilizing sling … Read More
Neat Steam Cleaner Review
When I shared about the progress in the ensuite bathroom a couple of weeks ago, the thing I was asked about most was the steam cleaner I bought to keep the tile, grout, and glass clean! So, in this post, I’m sharing the brand of steam cleaner I bought and offering a review for those who are interested in purchasing … Read More
September’s Books of the Week
Can you believe we’re already well into October? This year seems so long yet so short. I must say that I have really enjoyed sharing the books of the week on Instagram and here on the blog. I love pouring over resource books and I have loved sharing some of my new and old favorites with you. I still have … Read More