Our Christmas jammies are a fun little tradition we’ve been doing since my 12 year old was born. On the first night of Advent, we gift our children a pair of new Christmas jammies. It’s on of the few ways in which my kids will tolerate coordinating clothes. I draw the line at the kids […]
Preparing for Advent
As Advent approaches, I begin to organize myself for the Christmas season. I make lists and plans, think about friends to gather with and family with whom we share sweet memories. I remind myself to stay focussed on family and faith when the hurriedness of the holidays falls upon us and I spend time reflecting on […]
Thanksgiving Style
Thanksgiving Style This weekend is our last busy weekend before we cocoon ourselves for two cozy weekends together celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends. I can hardly wait to be in the cabin with a fire going, games playing, food simmering and hopefully snow falling. So for now, this weekend is busy tying things up and […]
Fall Garden – Preparing for Spring Blooms
Now is the time to start thinking about your spring garden. If you like to have tulips, daffodils, hyacinth and irises in your spring garden, now is when you need to pick up those bulbs or order from trusted sources like Brecks or one of my favorite garden sources, Terrain. Look for bulbs that have […]
2 Days in Boston
Spending a weekend in Boston is like walking into a history book on the 17th and 18th century with all the modern conveniences and pleasures we come to expect in a 21st century American city. With a park system linking one after another along the “Emerald Necklace,” Boston is the perfect combination between site seeing and relaxing. Friday 5pm […]
Weekend Round-Up
Weekend Round-up I know it’s Halloween this weekend, but I’m really not a Halloween mom. This week’s weekend round-up has November written all over it – the day after Halloween. Between the kids being overly juiced up on sugar, the costume fiascos, the awful lawn decor littering my front yard, I’m just not that kind […]
Artist | Brynn Weiermiller
Our artist spotlight this month is truly magic. I came across artist Brynn Weiermiller’s work on Instagram several months ago. I was instantly struck by her current work on ocean waterscapes. The depth of the ocean, rush of water and light reflected in her paintings is remarkable. The ocean has always been a special place […]