• cedar birds.

    found in a box of old things. wintry inspiration for a tiny space. and other things: * these blossoms already have me itchy for spring breezes. * winter scenes caught on film. * a seriously…

    January 6, 2012 5 Comments
  • night sky.

    in reverence for winter’s dark skies, a tribute to the stars: * this special-edition calendar via allison. $5 from each purchase goes here. * the new york premiere of our friends’ amazing film, the city…

    January 5, 2012 1 Comments
  • sidewalk stories.

    christmas detritus. all shapes and sizes. making room for something new. other things: * mulchfest * a second chance…

    January 4, 2012 6 Comments
  • holler & squall.

    in between picking up champagne and cornichons for our new year’s eve festivities, james and i popped into neighborhood shop, holler & squall. it was as lovely inside as the view into its windows…

    January 3, 2012 11 Comments
  • happy new year.

    we’ll be ringing in the new year with a sweet winter garland because decorations are not just for christmas only. also: a concert for peace. fireworks. bread baking. letter writing. happiest new year to…

    December 30, 2011 10 Comments
  • egg nog.

    i know. for some people there’s nothing less appetizing. but for me, egg nog is pure delight. it’s memories of childhood christmases in a frosty glass. yes. woolly tights, velvety dresses, scratchy headbands, and…

    December 21, 2011 6 Comments
  • wintergreen.

    1. fallen black birch branches. 2. a jar. 3. boiling water. 4. honey. 5. wintergreen in a cup. good for what ails you and tasty, too.…

    December 12, 2011 7 Comments