Happy almost February! After writing 18 blog posts over the last few years about Valentine’s Day, I am putting what I consider the best of the best together. Whether you spend Valentine’s Day with girlfriends, family or that special someone in your life, there is something for everyone here. From elaborate to simple centerpieces and…
Happy 2nd Saturday in January. I am almost finished removing the holiday decorations and am actually enjoying the process more this year. Only the living room is left and then I am off to deep cleaning, sorting and organizing, with joy. Thanks for joining me today for another Saturday Meanderings post where we chat about…
Many people are already into week 2 of no Christmas decorations and have accomplished several new projects, but I am just chugging along intentionally, enjoying the process of taking down and packing away. But my mind is constantly thinking of how I plan to make 2025 a year of accomplishments. My resolution theme seems to…
At an elevation of 7,000 feet, our mountain cabin is surrounded by the natural beauty of the White Mountains and the Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest, with more than two million acres and more than 400 species. When our trees die or become unhealthy, it is important to remove them as part of healthy forest management. Our community…
Each Thanksgiving I try and do a unique centerpiece that reflects the harvest and a season of gratitude. I love using fresh potted plants because I can plant them in the yard or planters after the holiday dinner is over. It may seem counterintuitive to be planting in late November or early December, but it…