First a quick note to say message(s) received and rest assured: We have no intention of lighting our apartment on fire in the name of holiday cheer. In a prudent twist on my original plan…
Rachael Ringenberg | Erstwhile DearThe first time I stumbled upon Rachael’s blog, Erstwhile Dear, I knew I’d found a place to return to. As mother to two with a third little girl on the way (this month!), Rachael…
five little things that made my week.1. this escape bag. {for taking to weekend at grammy and grampa’s. fondue’s been promised.}2. this tiny hat. {because i’m kind of loving the 80s color vibe to match…
Gift guides are an inspiring and helpful aspect of blogland this time of year. It’s nice to read a favorite blog and learn about a new something or other that you might never have seen…
Tip #136: Size your traditions to fit your space.I’ve written before about my philosophy on holiday decorating: Simple and spare and requiring only a shoe box’s worth of space in the closet for storage in the…
Carmella Rayone | AssortmentFrom the countryside of Wyoming, comes the story of interior designer Carmella Rayone. After a series of crushing financial blows, Carmella and her family of five decided to live mortgage-free in…
five little things that made my week:1. this little bird hook. {rescued from the top of the closet. just needs a fresh coat of paint and a few drywall anchors.}2. this book. {because an advance…
In the same spirit as the grown-up version of this year’s gift guide, here are a few ideas for gifts for kiddos (mostly in the toddler set, because, well, write what you know, and…
Options are nice. And experimenting with a taste of something prepared one way and a taste of that same thing prepared in an entirely different way can be an exercise in sensory exploration that’s at once…
Delicata squash with rosemary and thyme. Waiting for olive oil, a roasting pan, and a hot oven.In case a bit of quiet-seeking finds you on the internet today, a word of gratitude for finding…