The heart-shaped wreath on my front door welcomes us homeFebruary teases a hint of spring. Here in Seattle we enjoyed a beautifully sunny, relatively…
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Four plastic devices for microwaving eggsLast year I created “Use it or Lose It” week in my house in order to de-clutter and really…
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Le Creuset Soleil Whistling Teakettle, from Sur la TableTo make this rainy Sunday cozier, we’ve lit a fire in the fireplace, made a big…
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Last week, for the first time ever, I had to ground my foster teenager. Her grades are slipping rapidly, and on Sunday night at…
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I actually regret making “Out with the old, In with the new” the title of this post. It smacks of America’s habit of devaluing…
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Caroline Stocking, from Crate and BarrelHere come the holidays! Today I’m decorating my home for the Christmas season, making it clean and cozy for…
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Whimsy Collection Holiday Decor, at Z GallerieToday November ends. December begins, with its month full of wintry cold, dark nights, seasonal holidays, festive parties,…
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Putting away the last holiday – My dining table full of the purple vases, candleholders and other decorative items I used for fall. Just…
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Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! Are you back home from your Thanksgiving trip, or from your Black Friday shopping? Are your guests gone,…
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Gratitude Journal, from Paper SourceHere’s your Thanksgiving pep talk for 2012, if you’re nervous, stressing, or feeling overwhelmed. Think positive.We can do this. We’re…