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Little Things
The thing I love about little things is just that…. they are little things. Everyday realities that quietly blend life together in an enrichment that can’t be bought. Often overlooked and underappreciated, they are the bedrock of genuine humanity. The… Continue reading
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Our Home
French Country. Boho. Contemporary. Shabby Chic. Regency. The world of interior design is bursting at the seams. Perfectly staged and coordinated spaces flood Pinterest and Instagram. Styles flow effortlessly from people’s attics down to their pantries, through their living rooms… Continue reading
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Handpicked Love
“Here, Mom! I picked this for you. I saw the heart shaped leaves, and it made me think of how much I love you.” “This is for you, mom.” “Mom, look what I found! I thought it would look nice… Continue reading
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A Midwestern Mingling
We are finding ourselves in the midst of that wonderfully unavoidable transition of midwestern seasons. Final tidbits of summer merging with the gentle entrance of autumn. So much to accomplish and so much to enjoy. Mornings and evenings, wrapped in… Continue reading
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The Evergreen State
If only I could have bottled it all up for safe keeping! The vibrant, sweet perfume of pine that permeated every sniff while hiking a foothill. The refreshing scent of saltwater gently breezing in off the Puget Sound. The peaceful… Continue reading
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Life is Just a Basket of Basil
Where, oh where would culinary life be without the flare of fresh herbs? Dill generously sprinkles itself into weekly dishes in this household, providing a lively “pep in our step”. Cilantro is the pizzazz we use to prop up our… Continue reading
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The Garden
As summer continues to merrily skip along without pause, I figure it is high time that I pause, pour a glass of nicely chilled Sauvignon Blanc and introduce you to a little piece of heaven we endearingly know as “the… Continue reading
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Tea Time!
Coffee is one of my love languages. Tea? Well, we are more like casual acquaintances. It serves its purpose when I have a cold or during a chilly, cloudy afternoon in Lent. Our children, on the other hand, love tea.… Continue reading
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Post-4th Musings
“Without authority there is no liberty. Freedom is doomed to destruction at every turn, unless there is a recognized right to freedom. And if there are rights, there is an authority to which we appeal for them.” G.K.’s Weekly, April… Continue reading
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Ode to Summer
Ode to Summer Gentle rays hug the robin’s nest; Lady Bug checks herself in a dewdrop. Blooms and birds are dressed in their best. Grasses tickle little bare feet; Breeze ruffles laundry and chases clouds While brows glisten and drip… Continue reading
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