“Is there enough light?” my friend Sydney asked. We were standing in a warehouse looking at the windows high above us and then down at the product display on the floor at our feet.
It was a very good question...
Read moreWhy I Started Glimsen
I'm away from my office today and since it's been six months since I launched this blog (!), I thought I'd share my very first post, where I explain what Glimsen is and why I started it. So here we go.
Read moreWindows of the Soul
Have you ever picked up a book and were somehow changed by the time you got to the end? I have. Here's one that was pivotal in opening my eyes to beauty...
Read moreA Gift from Snow
Record snowfalls. That’s what a lot of areas of our country have been experiencing. Inches and inches. As someone who doesn’t like to be cold, my heart goes out to them...
Read moreThe Beauty of Winter
You may have gathered from my blog post last week that winter is not my favorite season. I don’t like to be cold, and I’m grateful that I live in the South where our winters are mild. Although I love to see snow, as in the gorgeous picture above, we don’t get much of it where I live.
Even though I don’t like cold weather, I do appreciate the season of winter. Here are a few reasons why winter is a good thing...
Read morePlanning for Beauty
A waterfall that's only five miles from our house. My daughter and I made time to see it last week.
Like most people, I spent some time these past few weeks thinking through and setting goals. I’ve got one goal for each of the five most important priorities/categories in my life, including Glimsen. I’m looking forward to sharing more glimpses of beauty with more people this year.
As you think through your own priorities and make your plans for this year, don’t forget about beauty...
Read moreHoliday Gifts of Creativity
Are you looking for last-minute holiday gift ideas? Maybe you want to create something special but need a little inspiration. Here are a few ideas to fire up your creativity for gift-giving now and at any time of year.
Read moreWhen the Holidays are Hard
The holiday season can be a painful time. This year, I know several people who have lost loved ones, whose lives have been turned upside down, who are in physical pain, or depressed or lonely.
This year, our family will be missing two special people at our table at Christmas...
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