I love paper.
Rustic and elegant, it’s where people and nature converge.
I especially love paper to write on, but paper allows for expression in countless forms. You can adorn it, embellish it, paint it, tear it, glue it, gift it, wrap it, or fill it with words that matter.
So when I discovered Farmette, an artisan paper maker, I was immediately intrigued. After all, who doesn’t love a monthly surprise in the mailbox—especially one that’s both useful and beautiful?
I volunteered with Free Mom Hugs at the Clayton Pride Festival. I expected to spend the …
A homemade marshmallow experiment with Ina Garten’s recipe, sticky fingers, and one surprisingly satisfying result.
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I came across this piece many years ago, and time hasn’t diminished my love for it. …
This post is part of my 33 Days in Europe series. Visit the hub page to …
Recently, something unexpected happened to me while watching Nuremberg (2025), a film about the 1946 Nuremberg …
Old things aren’t my thing. I have a more minimalist, contemporary aesthetic. I always want the latest, …
This post is part of my 33 Days in Europe series. Visit the hub page to …
This post is part of my 33 Days in Europe series. Visit the hub page to …
March 20 is the International Day of Happiness — a reminder to notice what truly …
Yesterday, walking to the mailbox, a blue bird darted from the flower bushes flying past …
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If it were not for Eau de Cologne, I would not know how to live. — …