Through social media I came in contact with Terrys Blinds, a UK based company that in addition to their trade, they host a fabulous blog that features designers and provides valuable insight on decorating, creativity and home trends. I feel lucky to have been included in today’s post. Reading through the other individual’s tips and … Read more
I am currently reading Better Off by Eric Brende. The non-fiction story is of Eric and his wife moving to a community in which no electricity or modern machines are used. This off grid movement is nothing new and neither are books being written about it as shown by Thoreau’s move to Walden Pond and … Read more
New friends of mine live in this 800 square foot house about 30 minutes from Asheville. The house is set back off the road, with a winding and steep driveway leading up the hill. A chicken coupe and old shed greet you as you meander up, as well as a sweet little pup. The gorgeous … Read more
Happy Father’s Day to all the pops out there! Today I am happy knowing that my family will be gathering together to celebrate the special guys in our lives. Wishing I was in Michigan, sitting on this deck, with all of them! Have fun today y’all!!
We seem to be busier than ever today yet we are fortunate to have modern conveniences that are supposed to help reduce our workloads. We don’t have to farm all day so that our family can eat. We don’t have to spend hours washing clothes or doing dishes by hand. It doesn’t take us … Read more
Get outside and breathe in the fresh air around you. Admire the trees, feel the gusts of wind and sounds of water trickling. Cherish the Earth. Take care of it. Live simply. We only have one.
Happy Easter Sunday! I hope your day was filled with thankfulness, kind company and good eats! Now that spring is upon us, it is time to clear out closets, open windows, plant herbs & veggies, and freshen up your home! Minimalist living is something I am working toward and I see an improvement in my … Read more
This evening involves red wine, eclairs and browsing the April edition of the Anthropologie catalog. Yes, that was a plural eclair, as in two. One doesn’t have much self control when in walking distance, at Old Europe Cafe, there is a buy one get one eclair night. Anyhow, I was delighted to spot bomisch’s Grey … Read more
The arrival of new gear brings visions of dense forests, moist air, fire crackles and crisp mornings with hot coffee in hand. After analyzing sleeping bag reviews and testing an initial purchase, the Marmot Trestles 0 bag, the second sleeping bag of my adult life has arrived! It is designed for women with support and … Read more