five little things that made my week. 1. this portuguese sweet bread. {because it makes for the perfect breakfast bread, and because it lasts all week}. 2. this pile of veggies. {because not having…
a new little series for the tea leaves: an object, weekly. each week, a handmade, or otherwise finely crafted object that i wouldn’t mind very much adding to my collection of weekly objects. this week, the…
five little things that made my week. 1. this instant espresso.{because we keep it in the house for baking, but sometimes, somehow it hits the spot as a warm beverage}. 2. these yellow tabs.{because try as…
five little things that made my week.1. this flat tire. {because even if it didn’t exactly make my week, i was awfully happy to recover from it unscathed}. 2. these hydrangeas. because they…
nothing new here. just something good. summer’s last scraggly wildflowers from my parents’ yard. this weekend: a trip to the coast to read and watch james surf. a sisterly birthday celebration. dinner on my…
1. this thin cotton sheet.{because it is thin enough to keep on the bed without suffocating both of us. and because i’m a firm believer that no matter the heat, a bed should always…
1. these pansies.{because they were collected by three year olds in my last few days on the farm}. 2. this salty chocolate.{because as james would say, “it’s all willy wonka”}. 3. these muffins.{because my homecoming has…
five little things that made my week. 1. this high line.{because i’ve been wanting to walk it all summer. and finally, i did}. 2. this mac and cheese. {because sometimes you need comfort food. even in the…
five little things that made my week. 1. this paper.{because even though lately i never quite know when my week begins and ends, it’s nice to catch up with the world. in paper}. 2. this window…
five little things that made my week.1. this light.{and a million other similar things in abc home. too good to be true}.2. these shadows.{because they were there, suddenly. and then gone as quick as…