Around here I am finding my rhythm and easing back into post-holiday life. I spent a few days taking down all of the Christmas decorations, but without the 'racing against the clock' mentality that I often have in the process. My house was not perfectly clean nor put back together on January ... read more
The Spirit of December
It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air. ~ W.T. Ellis I did something new this year. Let me start by saying that I have always waited until after Thanksgiving to decorate for Christmas. I like to let each of these special holidays have their own space and atmosphere, and ... read more
One Year With Harris
One year ago today, Harris came into the world. I vividly recall the phone call from Alex in the wee hours of the morning, letting us know that Kelsey had been admitted into the hospital and was in labor. And I'll never forget holding my grandson for the first time. Fast forward a year and ... read more
Everyday Moments in October
October is usually a month of transition in my neck of the woods and this year was no different. We started out the month wearing shorts and t-shirts and this morning I wrapped up in a cozy throw while drinking my coffee. It's a month of transition in the garden too, so I've been savoring ... read more
Winding Down
Gardening season is winding down in my neck of the woods. During the summer months I regularly(ish) deadhead my annuals. It's one of my least favorite tasks in the garden (second only to weeding lol), but it helps to prolong the growing season. This is because it takes a lot of energy for a ... read more
Monarch Medicine
This is the time of year when I tell you about the monarch migration happening in my neck of the woods. If you've been following my blog for any length of time, you probably know how special they are to me and how much I love photographing them. Anyway, last week I spent a few glorious ... read more
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