Happy Saturday! I’m writing this from our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., where it’s a beautiful, crisp, and windy fall day. I just got back from a lovely three-mile walk, and I’d almost forgotten how gorgeous this city is—especially with the leaves starting to turn. It’s been a few years since I was last here, and…
Happy Saturday from beautiful Newport Beach, California. Unfortunately we are leaving today to drive back to Phoenix, but are enjoying the cooler weather, ocean breezes and gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean. What is it about being near the water that lowers shoulders, relaxes the body and clears the mind? This annual 4-day girl’s trip…
What do you do when you are unsettled? For me, I don my apron and start cooking, baking and creating in my kitchen. I suppose it’s better than some other vices, but there is something about the smell of bread baking, apples cooking, or onions simmering in butter, that is balm for the soul. It’s…
Happy September! Since my last August post, life has been a bit of a travel whirlwind—Chicago, Indiana, Ohio, Lake Erie, Phoenix, and now, finally, back at our mountain cabin. I’ll share more details about the trip below, but for now, I can say it feels wonderful to be home. The seasons are gently shifting here: cooler…
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…