We have a few automatic timers in our house that turn lamps on to illuminate the early mornings and spaces where dusk turns suddenly dark. I’ve come to rely upon them, not only to light spaces, but to indicate the time since I rarely wear a watch when I’m home. Of...
One of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn (time and again) is that my mind and soul need quiet and order to thrive. And I’m not just talking about the beautiful sound of silence. I’m talking about the sacred space to stay connected to who I am and what I desire....
Towards the end of 2014, I was blessed to spend almost two weeks in paradise (aka Hawaii). Though JB had to work, we did some exploring together and I woke daily to seeing the ocean outside our hotel window. Paradise is a glorious place. The air is warm and the...
One of the things that makes me happy is to be able to welcome a guest into our home. Whether it’s for a cup of coffee and some cake, a shared meal, or an overnight stay, I love being able to connect face-to-face with people I care about. I’m an extrovert and it feeds...
There’s something about the change in seasons that begs for pulling out blankets and settling in for marathons of Angel or Mad Men…and reading all those summer novels you swore you were going to read, but didn’t. And, baby, I am all for some leisure time and play....
Once upon a time, I made the mistake of believing that if I surrounded myself with enough stuff, it would make me feel loved, safe or worthy. I couldn’t make myself ditch anything! I had grown up with the lesson that a new book or a new outfit was the solution...
Darling, what do you want? What gifts and talents do you want to share with the world? What do you need to lean into in order to fall head over heels in love with your life? If you’re like many, the answer to this question is “I don’t know.” What if I shared with you...