The House That Love Built
After 25 years in Austin, we’re moving to San Francisco. Before we go, I say good-bye to the home that’s given us so much these past six years.
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During Times of Stress, Sleep!
I promised that I would share my favorite solutions for feeling my best during times of stress. My first solution for staying sane during shelter in place, or any time of great…
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Staying Strong During This Time of Stress
It has been several years since I’ve posted—I thought my days of blogging were behind me. But I’m reaching out because I know we are all trying to stay strong during…
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The Shame We Feel
Yesterday in New Hampshire, First Lady Michelle Obama made an impassioned speech that tapped into the collective pain stirred up by Donald Trump’s misogynistic language and the…
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What's great about being alive? Komorebi.
Progress Update (with Pics!)
I’ve had my head down, trying to make something happen over here, and since it’s been a while I thought you might like an update.
♥ Your Life: Drop Your Frenemies
The $200 Office Nook Makeover
A Tale of Two Grandmas
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
On Feeling Discouraged
Albert Einstein or Douglas MacArthur or perhaps someone else entirely once said this: “Many of the great achievements of the world were accomplished by tired and discouraged men who kept on working.”
Personal Growth in 2014
I’ve spent the last few months relearning some lessons I never should have forgotten in the first place.
I’m Still Here
in case you were worried
The Easiest Knot
Sometimes it’s the smallest things, right?
Nerd Power!
No one’s laughing at Jeff Bezos anymore.
A Playlist to Ward Off Winter Blues
Cold? I recommend dancing in your living room.
Preparing for House Guests
House guests are coming! Here are some ways to stay sane.
The Best Homemade Popcorn
It’s time to watch a movie. Any movie will do. The main attraction is the popcorn.
♥ Your Life: Court Peace
Some days call for the ugly slippers.
Style Question: Slouchy Jumpsuit
What on earth DO you wear with a jumpsuit???
Serendipity, Signs, and Skirts
You know how the skirt that I’m making is going to have box pleats? Well, after much research this weekend about fabrics, elastic, and sewing in…
Eat Your Leftovers: Stale Bread
My two favorite things to do with stale bread.
The Working Mother
I have a story to tell. It’s a bit of a shame story. Prepare yourself.
