“PJs and presents, peppermint and pecan pie…These are a few of our favorite things…”

ideas for anyone who’s traveling soon

a few favorites for fellow bibliophiles

gifts for all the coffee and tea lovers in your midst and on your list

Come with me, if you have a moment…

A sense for beauty.

a sticker that stopped me in my tracks—and why

It’s here! It’s here!

wonder, mystery, and the sublime

ideas to make this season special—plus a gift for you

Hear from a fellow beauty-lover…

The For Sale by Owner sign caught my eye…

When was the last time you had fun?

a little thing that can make a big difference

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Ut-awe and wonder

I beg to differ…

arches and stars and windows, oh my!

I couldn’t stop staring

strange and spectacular

grand and glorious

just a tiny taste of what was to come…

“What’s your favorite thing about July 4th?” I asked people this week…

Part 2 of your wonderful-filled moments

I asked—you answered, with moments of breathtaking beauty.

It all started with a postcard…

gardening summers

a collection of reader photos of the beauty they’ve seen on the water

I don't know how old I was--maybe four or five--but I remember being excited. It was past my bedtime, but I was still up. We were going to …

busy beauties