Vacationing at Christmas isn't something we have ever considered, but the family chatted and agreed that Paris was a good idea. The kids had ten days to work with, and we had a similar allotment, so we dedicated five nights together in Paris, followed by time to explore other destinations separately. Malcolm and I split …
Picture Me Blue
Have you ever noticed that the color blue doesn't shout to make its presence known? It isn't loud ike fire-engine red or sunflower yellow. It is quiet, reverent, and all-consuming at the same time. It says, 'sit with me for a while, I'll soothe your tired mind, aching heart, troubled soul'. The color blue quietly …
2025 – The Good, the Bad, & the Indecisive
January At the end of January, I announced via the blog that we had sold the house we inherited from Malcolm's mom. It was quite surprising as we had just moved in and were approached by a neighbor who wanted to upgrade from her townhouse. We settled on a price, solicited the required professionals to …
Love Language or Obsession?
There was a time when I lived under the influence of Martha Stewart and Alexandra Stoddard. They were my patron saints of refinement, my gurus of gracious living. They taught me a great deal about life and beauty, and I absorbed their instruction with zeal. Dinner parties were orchestrated symphonies, complete with fresh flower centerpieces, …
November Recap – giving thanks
Life may not be entirely by design these days, but I am grateful for the cornerstones that ignite a joyful attitude in my soul - faith, family, friends, and interests. This past month was filled with reminders of all that goodness. November Recap I wrote three blog posts this month. That's a lot for me, …
Picture Retirement 