on sunday i turn 28. it feels big. all i really want to do for my birthday is catch a few fireflies and eat cake. birthdays are for cake. there’s no two ways about…
sometimes i like to daydream about little solo adventures. now that it’s officially summer, i’m in full adventure-dreaming mode. truth be told, i’m not the best solo traveler. i like to bop around by…
my sister, laura, is a farmer. these days, she’s planting a vegetable garden for a rustic resort deep in the oregonian wilderness. the place is called the minam river lodge and it’s reachable only by…
i’ve been doing a lot of biking around the city lately (though a busted wheel this weekend slowed me down a bit). with all of this exploring, i’m in the market for a simple…
yesterday was gloomy, gloomy here in new york and i was holed up all day finishing a project. when i finally finished my work, i decided i needed to turn away from the computer…
when it comes to filling a shop with sustainable and beautiful products, kaufmann mercantile gets it right. everything they sell is not only delightful to behold, but crafted with an eye toward durability and…
found in a box of old things. wintry inspiration for a tiny space. and other things: * these blossoms already have me itchy for spring breezes. * winter scenes caught on film. * a seriously…
lately, i’ve been pining after cozy things around here. little somethings to snuggle up with. this box elder sweater from kinship press looks just right. to be paired with oversized socks and a mug…
one of the nicest things about ordering tiny goods made by hand is the love and care with which they’re packaged. this week’s addition to our wee space was no exception. expertly sent by…
this is my dad, aged 10.this is his tool box, given to him for his tenth birthday, by his uncle frank who owned a hardware store. i love hardware stores. and my dad. and tool boxes.now this…