1. these watercolors. {for providing just the spot of calm color i needed this week.} 2. these magazines. {and the sweet neighbor who passed them my way.} 3. this sheepie. {a gift for a…
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1. this cake. {and the three-year-old who’s told every person he sees about how his papa made it.} 2. this robe. {for being so soft.} 3. these winter colors. {they’ve been on this shelf…
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1. steam and plenty of germs in january. 2. projects and planning in february. 3. much-needed cake in march. 4. violets in april. 5. a fifth birthday in may (plus hand kites). 6. a…
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1. this crescent moon of a pillow. {for getting here. for smelling so good. for making sleep so much more comfortable.} 2. this glass knob. {and the cabinet it’s attached to, rescued from a…
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Tip #190: Gather around a table. It’s been a noticeably dark December. Not in the doom and gloom kind of way—though to be sure, there’s plenty of that to be found in the world…
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1. this nail polish. {for making long hours at my computer this week a little more festive.} 2. these paper chains. {and the kid who asked me to make them with her.} 3. this…
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1. this water bottle. {for making a valiant effort at keeping me hydrated during an insane week.} 2. these stockings. {and the kids who were so excited to hang them.} 3. this tiny glass…
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Today is a busy day for the internet and a slow and sleepy day for me. I’m generally overwhelmed by the noise regarding sales and shopping and deals, deals, deals this time of year…
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1. this eucalyptus. {and the farmer’s market in general} 2. this little work in progress. {and always, those little hands.} 3. this tissue box cover. {because some weeks, you just need a box of…
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1. these prunes. {because pregnancy is no joke and i’m not here to sugarcoat it.} 2. this projector. {a birthday present for james (and all of us). for family movie nights et cetera.} 3.…