five little things that made my week.1. these lilies.{and the others, which arrived out of the blue and just in time.}2. this baby.{because it’s proof there was a very special cousin hanging around this week.}3. these bottles.{because…
A quick note to whet your appetite for a new series that I’ve been working on this fall. While I was writing my book last winter, I spent a lot of time thinking about…
Face oils. Serums. Secret Potions. Not to get too witchy on you, but it is the season and we could all use a little extra dose of magic.Face oils are all the rage, thank goodness. I…
I admit that it feels early to start talking about holiday gifts. But the fact of the matter is that there are some gifts for which a long lead time pays off for everyone…
Tip #133: Preparing for Overnight GuestsA few years ago I wrote a post about giving yourself permission to say no when it comes to hosting overnight guests. Then I wrote about making an exception for…
five little things that made my week.1. this sourdough.{because james is back at it.}2. these fancy nails .{but really the chance to spend a weekday morning out of the coffee shop office. nail tutorial forthcoming thisaway.}3.…
A year or two ago, my sister Cait gave me some really great advice, as she’s wont to do more regularly than that. On this particular occasion, she suggested that I make a special label…
Here’s a photo of my morning coffee. To cut right to the chase, my morning coffee routine includes two things that I’m frequently asked about, but which I am sad to report are no longer…
Tip # 132: Love the one you’re with.It’s come to my attention that some of you are curious about whether James also enjoys keeping his underwear in neat piles according to color. Or whether he too…
It’s a delightful, if sometimes surprising, perk of writing a blog that books sometimes find their way to me. Often, unannounced. I might come home from an ordinary day at my coffee shop office to find…