I’m a city girl who has longed to live in a big old house with a wrap-around porch on a patch of farm land all my life. But every now and then the view out my suburban window is absolutely breathtaking and I’m once again reminded to be grateful for my tiny patch of land [...]

I used these vintage thread spools in a photo shoot on my front porch today. The spools weren’t the subject of the shoot just crafty filler, but I did spend a few minutes arranging them just so for a few photos. I have several deadlines to meet this week, so the pressure is full on. [...]

This is what we’re enjoying in a vase on our kitchen table. It’s too beautiful not to share. Please enjoy this natural inspiration, and I’ll get back to work on my next podcast. (Sorry about the wait.)

I love the texture of this Florida palm and had to snap a picture before Jeff’s grandma’s 80th birthday party. The family has been on a secret mission to fly in from Michigan and surprise her. From the look on her face, I’d say: mission accomplished. Happy birthday, Grandma H.! I plan to ponder the [...]

A friend of mine is wrapping up a three-month trip around the world as I type. I know, doesn’t that sound fantastic? Well, the more I think about it, the more certain I am that this is not the right time for me to quit my job and have a similar adventure. However, I can [...]