There is a particular kind of friendship women are often encouraged to treasure: the lifelong kind. The friend who knew you before the husband, the children, the career, the wrinkles and the reading...
Category: Pastimes
Dear friend, I hope you’re staying warm through these deep-freeze days of winter. After a full week of snow days and road closures, we’re now in the kind of cold snap that makes your cheeks...
Dear friends, family, and anyone who accidentally landed here while looking for gardening tips: It’s that time of year when people write glossy holiday letters announcing promotions,...
Simple Living in Autumn: My Favourite Things About Fall Beyond Pumpkin Spice
Maybe it’s the contrast from a very hot, dry summer, but it feels like Mother Nature has flipped a switch and turned fall on in an instant. Suddenly the mornings are cooler, the days shorter, and...
Light, lovely, and layered with meaning – for your hammock, headphones, or highway drive. The last time I posted my summer reading recommendations, I was pretty adamant about keeping things...
When I wrote my first post describing the difference between a cottage and a house, we had our old, quirky cottage in the woods - a place full of charm, creaks, and character... Now, we’re in...