I love my studio. It's a little creative sanctuary for me. But, in this sanctuary, there is an ongoing battle that followed me from my last studio. It's the push and pull between wanting a...

I love my studio. It's a little creative sanctuary for me. But, in this sanctuary, there is an ongoing battle that followed me from my last studio. It's the push and pull between wanting a...
As I shared this summer, I decided to start pressing flowers, herbs, leaves, and other interesting bits from my garden. (You can read about that HERE.) I thought it would be an artsy way to record...
Last week, I took some time to pay a bit of attention to my pens and pencils. If you use disposable ballpoint pens, that might sound like an odd task, but I primarily use fountain pens, refillable...
I was amused as I was putting together my wish-list projects for this post because I know my eyes are bigger than my stomach when it comes to my home project ambitions. I always overestimate my...
If you've ever lived in a house that needs some work, even if it's just customizing it to suit your tastes, you know it's important to stop now and then and appreciate how much you've done. It's...
When I shared my Christmas dining room last week, I received so many comments and questions about the silver water pitcher on the table. It’s a sterling silver pitcher by Kirk Stieff in the Repoussé...
At the beginning of the new year, I always like to check out my analytics to see the list of the most popular blog posts from the previous year. I don't pay too much attention to analytics...
This year, I focused my Christmas decorating on our home's three public (and most used) rooms - the kitchen, living room, and dining room. Some years, I will add decor to the bedrooms, bathrooms,...
I shared our Christmas living room 2024 yesterday and, if you missed it, you can see it in THIS POST. Today, I'm giving a little tour of the kitchen and eating area. Last year was the first year I...
Well, I might be (literally) limping across the Christmas decorating finish line, but I've made it. I added things this year and left other things out, making decisions based on how I felt at any...