We are fortunate to head to the mountains for the holiday weekend. Typically that means rest and relaxation, but instead I am tackling a DIY project~stenciling a wood floor. The weather this particular afternoon was chilly and hailing…very conducive to working indoors. To see more of our mountain cabin, click here. The space needing improvement […]
E-commerce subscriptions and Gift ideas
I am not the most current on trends, but I find the concept of e-commerce subscriptions fascinating. My first encounter was Stitch Fix, nearly five years ago. Stitch Fix, is a company that mails you a monthly box of clothing and accessories. The items are hand-picked by Stitch Fix’s 3,500 full- and part-time stylists, who […]
A Little Peace and Quiet
My husband and I spent the weekend in the mountains of Arizona. It was SO peaceful and quiet. Since my life is rather frenetic and busy, there is not much down time. It wasn’t until I was the midst of serenity and stillness that I realized how much I miss the absence of noise. For […]
August Happenings
August is like the Sunday of Summer…..unknown I am finally back in town. As much as I love to travel, transitioning back home is a bit of work. Luggage to unpack, bills to pay, dead plants to discard, laundry to do~~in addition to the mental shift of getting back into the swing of things. My […]
Our Pets
Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened. Anatole France I find it interesting that some people love animals and others not. Is that determined during childhood? My very first dog was a beagle named Cocoa. When I was in 2nd grade, Cocoa went missing. While looking out the window of […]