happy day after thanksgiving!!! after declaring that i wasn’t going crazy over preparations, wednesday i got motivated to put together a nice spread for my immediate family. interestingly, somehow taking the pressure off, inspired my best work to-date. i can’t remember the last thanksgiving meal that i prepared without the assistance of my mom, dad, […]
when we decided to allow my daughter to participate in the joffrey ballet school young dancer summer intensive in nyc, i was super excited. two weeks in the big apple, home of my best friend and lots of great memories, offered a world of possibilities. problem was that the bestie was giving up her fabulous […]
one year ago today i wrote my very first blog post! so today i’m throwing a virtual, pinterest party and you’re all invited. honestly, this is a momentous occasion for me. when i pushed “publish” that first night and birthed sepia charm, i wondered if i really wanted to expose myself in such a way. […]
during a recent visit, my father-in-law (or “pop-pop,” as the kids call him) picked up a mason jar that happened to be sitting on the counter, and was instantly transported to his childhood. he recalled that his family had used them as drinking glasses and went on to tell me a few tales from that […]
during a recent visit, my father-in-law (or “pop-pop,” as the kids call him) picked up a mason jar that happened to be sitting on the counter, and was instantly transported to his childhood. he recalled that his family had used them as drinking glasses and went on to tell me a few tales from that […]
someone last week made the statement: “may is the new december,” and i couldn’t agree more. i received so many wonderful gifts in may that i really didn’t have time to share with you. the irony being that now my mind processes every significant moment in terms of blog posts, but i could never sit […]
this blog is usually dedicated to design and its link to anecdotes from my life. i usually focus on very pleasant and charming moments, but this week, as north carolina passed amendment one, a knot developed in my gut that could not be ignored. ironically i was working on a very light-hearted post related to […]
my first post in weeks, but first a little background. the truth is i didn’t publish this post when i finished it on tuesday due to the passing of amendment one in north carolina that same night. i didn’t feel right frivolously talking about weddings, when an entire segment of our community was in mourning […]
i’m more than a little charmed by vintage objects: typewriters, rotary phones, milk bottles, vw vans, crinolines…you get it. if it feels like it belongs to yesteryear, i’m all over it. on pinterest, i’ve created a board called “charmed i’m sure.” these images represent things that feel like a breath of fresh air. i’ve shared a […]
my memories seem to be stored in a vault. not lost, but definitely protected by a very convoluted set of passwords. maybe it’s because my life has not been linear, but rather filled with a few sharp turns and somewhat dramatic twists. having moved many times, i’ve had many people come and go. and sadly, […]
