Carbon Monoxide Detector, on Amazon Even the most well-maintained home has a list of several small, annoying things that need to get done. If we let all of these pile up, soon we are left with a disorganized home, a disappointing day or two spent doing annoying errands, and maybe even a sense of dread. …
I own many beautiful things, but also some items that are more functional than beautiful. Lately I’ve been 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’ll pour it into a delicate Art Deco teacup I bought on eBay …
My snowdrops have come up! I’m so grateful to whoever planted these in my front yard so many years ago It’s a new week, and I’m trying to have a good attitude about the rain, cold and winter. I do love winter, so I will try to appreciate some of the nice things it brings. …
A lovely, simple, $3.99 bouquet from Trader Joe’s now adorns my upstairs living room Today I’m doing a few small things around the house to freshen it up. Not quite ready for Spring or Spring Cleaning, I still want a sense of cleanliness, crispness and fresh air. Chantal Yellow Teakettle, from Crate and Barrel I …
Meri Meri Valentine’s Cupcake Decorating Kit, on Amazon Happy St. Brigid’s Day! LOVELY HOLIDAYS, FESTIVALS AND FUN: Imbolc – February 1 and 2 Candlemas – February 2 Superbowl Sunday – February 5 Valentine’s Day – February 14 President’s Day – February 20 Mardi Gras – February 21 Easter – April 8 Which holidays and celebrations …
This is the most snowfall I can remember seeing accumulate in my back yard in the 9 years I’ve lived here. My neighbors trees are weighted down with snow and making cracking noises frequently. Here in Seattle, we don’t deal with snow well. There’s not enough equipment to keep the roads clear; our drivers are …
Me, on my way to see “Cinderella” On December 6, I went on a date to see Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Fifth Avenue Theater. I pampered myself a bit the day before, getting my hair colored, a facial, a body scrub, and a manicure. I nagged my foster teenager to do her homework, …
Christmas Ornament Pillow, from Pier 1 Imports QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Need to launder your slippers or fuzzy socks? With winter’s colder nights, I’ve been wearing either my pink slippers or my black plush slipper socks for several days now. Both pairs are in dire need of visiting the laundry. Do you use an …
Vintage Kittens and Fireplace Postcard, on eBay Seattle normally has mild winters, but every now and then we get hit by some sort of really bad storm. Whether it is ice, rain, floods, snow or wind, something happens that shuts down power for a day or more; floods streets so you can’t get around well; …
Philosophy “Snow Angel” Shower Gel and Shampoo, on Sephora QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Wrap a gift or write one holiday card Fill up with gas for the weekend if needed; stop by an ATM for cash Drop off Netflix or Redbox from the week; pick up a movie if you want to watch one …