The view out my upstairs window. I like to work here in the morning, watching the snow or admiring the whiteness every time I look up from my laptop. February is over. How did you do with your goals this month? Did you remember birthdays, pamper yourself a couple times, go to any parties, throw …
Sunshine on the treetops across from my house, early in the morning Snow, frost, ice, hail and a cold snap have come to Seattle. Today I’m dressing extra warmly, making a huge pot of hot tea, and being very careful how I walk on slippery grocery store parking lots. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Get …
I was delighted to find golden raspberries at the grocery store yesterday! They taste a bit sweeter and less tart than regular raspberries, I find. What shall we do with our last week of February? Spring is coming slowly, and it’s not yet time to put away winter. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Make menu …
I own many beautiful things, but also some less beautiful, more functional items. Lately I’m reminding myself to use and enjoy my beautiful things. Today I’m not just slopping my morning tea into a mug I just microwaved. Instead, I’m pouring it into a delicate Art Deco teacup I bought on eBay a few years …
Tired from my work trip, I’m looking forward to slipping into a hot apple-cinnamon bath tonight using this Fizzbanger bath bomb from Lush This week I went to Las Vegas for work, to the Magic retail trade show and to Accessories the Show. I’m tired from the exhausting trip, but also a bit overwhelmed by …
White Chocolate Box, at Dean & Deluca QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Wear something pretty tonight, whether you’re going out or staying in. You’re doing this for you, not for other people. Make a quick run through your house, tidying up ahead of the weekend. Empty trash cans, take out recycling, wipe down kitchen and …
Vintage Style Valentine Cookies, at Eleni’s Even the most well-maintained home has several small, annoying things that need to get done. If we let all of these pile up, we soon are left with a disorganized home, a disappointing day or two of annoying errands, and maybe even a sense of dread. Today I’m working …
Trader Joes now makes a hot cocoa. My nephews are enjoying it, but I find it too milk-chocolatey for me, I wish it had more dark chocolate in it! Let’s face it – Most of the time, mothering and homemaking is pretty much a thankless job. Even if you have the world’s most unselfish children, …
I just treated myself to this arrangement of spring flowers, to add some cheerful spring colors to my porch Happy St. Brigid’s Day! LOVELY HOLIDAYS, FESTIVALS AND FUN: Imbolc – February 1 and 2 Candlemas – February 2 Superbowl Sunday – February 6 Chinese New Year – February 3 Valentine’s Day – February 14 President’s …