On Friday nights we order pizza and watch a family movie, which means that for at least a portion of the evening—before dishes beckon from the kitchen or our two-year-old loses her will to…
1. this sidewalk-found kitchen. {in a new spot.} 2. almost-spring scenes. {cotton sweaters, droopy flowers, candle nub.} 3. late afternoon sun. {and bubbly water.} 4. drawing cards. {a new-to-me habit.} 5. this sleepy garden…
Our two older kids played outside in the courtyard, unattended, for two hours before dinner yesterday. They were joined by neighbor friends and the hours passed with only minor injury to either body or…
1. this new shade. {to replace a broken one.} 2. this tiny project. {and using different muscles.} 3. this other work in progress. {and trying something new.} 4. these reshaped pillows. {for working out…
I have an email in my inbox calling me an eco-warrior. I should write back to say I know nothing about war. Last night I toasted red pepper flakes and forgot them in the…
1. these borrowed needles. {and using them for something fun to come.} 2. this bed. {and the kid sleeping in it after a few days away.} 3. james’s jacket. {which i’ve commandeered for the…
Quick, before the sun comes out and I have the will to leave the apartment again, here’s an ode to making the best of these decidedly dreary February days. Here’s what I’m daydreaming about:…
1. these grounding words. {right where i can see them.} 2. this rearranged desk. {cheers to 18-inch moves and supplies at the ready.} 3. these nearly done things. {for not being entirely done.} 4.…
Some of you might recall that we have a very pink, very vintage bathroom that we mostly have left well enough alone. Earlier this year though, I made one small change that’s made a…
For Valentine’s Day, or whatever other excuse we might need to practice small acts of merry making, Rose is sharing a sweet little enveloped version her beloved recycled matchbook sketchbook tutorial from a few…