I’m taking a break this week but thought I'd leave you with some inspiring quotes about the beauty and joy of summer...

the quintessential summer essential

Listen…

I learned that patterns are important in sewing—and in life...

It was a memory-making kind of day but not necessarily good ones…

It was a hard week. You know what I mean…

She stood next to me, wearing white leather shoes smaller than my hand. "Here," she said...

Lots of fun ideas for your spring season!

She came seeking the guest of honor…

I almost always find beauty when I walk. In fact, I’m looking for it...

Transitions. They are a natural part of life. One recent period of transition of mine resulted in…

Do you have a favorite piece of art that has a story behind it? 

Here’s one of mine…

the hidden beauty and goodness

Here’s something I bet we can all agree on…

But this year—this year, my heart and mind are calling for it. Why?

a fitting prelude…

Today may just be the best day to begin…

a little bit of science, a whole lot of beauty

I debated….but I had to share…

Winter…well…that’s a bit more challenging…

I asked, and you supplied…

In case you’re looking for something new to do…

Have you felt it? That ache, that dream of Christmas that never quite comes true…

How could we make our family’s Christmas season more meaningful? 

“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.