It’s January and along with my desire to slough off my dry winter skin, I have a more general yearning for a fresh start. In my particular quest for newness, I’ve turned more than…
I’m a bonafied subway enthusiast. Forgive my inner-Pollyanna and know that I feel honestly grateful each time that I slip between those stainless steel doors and find myself a seat on my way to…
1. this old tea strainer. {because it feels like forever since we’ve had black tea in the house and this week, i needed those mid-morning (and afternoon) pick-me-ups}. 2. this measuring tape. {because even…
I’ve been growing these bulbs since mid-December and teasing you with bits and bobs of them ever since. Finally, they’ve blossomed and I’ve compiled a quick and dirty (though not so very dirty) tutorial…
Tip #47: Scrap the tutorial, trust yourself. At this time of year, organizational tutorials, tips and the tricks, solutions, and repurposing DIYs reach fever pitch. Much of it is encouraging. Much of it misses…
When I first lived in France at age 20, I discovered the secret of the savory tart from a woman who was a master at turning the contents of a near-empty fridge into dinner…
Sometimes, you just need to try something new, even if change is only as dramatic as swapping out one tired plant with a perkier substitute. I’ve tried for a few months to convince our…
1. this little thistle. {and the others. because they’ve stayed perky all week long}. 2. this book. {because it arrived in a care package from france this weekend and i can’t get enough of it.…
January’s come and put me into a contemplative mood. Maybe it’s all of those Gregorian chants I’ve been listening to as I try to plow through my work. Whatever it is, the new year…
Tip #46: Clean out the insides, too.I admit that our apartment is super tidy 98% of the time. The other 2% of the time exists between the hours of 7:00 pm and 7:10 pm…