there are some things worth jolting out of bed for. january sunlight streaming through newly blossomed paperwhites is one of them. ps. if you have a hankering to see more of these miniature beauties,…
today, a remedy. i’ve had an awful head cold for the past few days. it’s the kind that’s made it hard to sleep, or even read. and has made me feel generally like someone…
five little things that made my week. 1. this candle. {because it smells unbelievably good. and because i think vetiver is a new favorite scent}. 2. this macadamia nut. {because it’s smothered in chocolate…
five little things that made my week. 1. this blooming amaryllis. {because it says something awfully nice about patience}. 2. this cozy blanket. {because we’ve wanted one of these for so long. and now…
i never managed to make the time to send holiday cards this year. the new years cards i was planning haven’t happened either. but here, a few thank yous i made from recycled and…
hello, friends. i’ve missed you! we’re back, happy to be home again and nesting. i’ve been finding places for the new goodies we’ve picked up along our holiday travels and preparing the apartment for…
last night i managed to sneak a little time to wrap presents. i couldn’t get this article out of my head, so even though i had planned a kraft paper and white doily gift…
five little things that made my week. 1. this page. {and countless others like it. all bundled neatly into a binder to help me come up with something of my own to say}. 2.…
i did not want to rent this apartment. when we first looked at it it was filthy–bird feathers and spilled beer filthy–and looked about as far from our beautiful north carolina home as i…
just a few wintertime additions i’ve added around the house in the past week or so. i’m looking forward to celebrating the end of another semester with a mug of hot wine and some…