My Vintage Cookbook Collection

September 12, 2019.Reading time 22 minutes.

Roughly two years ago, I started getting into collecting and reading recipe books. Not only just for the recipes, but the stories being told within them through either text or the pictures and illustrations inside. It came about due to a few reasons: I needed inspiration for dinner (an ongoing saga), Susan Branch, and a […]

And A Cat Named Peaches, Too! | Winter Inspired Pins

January 10, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

pin The first fluffy snowflakes of the year are due to fall this coming weekend! I find snowy days magical. They’re even extra magical when I have nothing on the agenda and I can watch nature put on a little show that makes the tree branches glisten like diamonds. The world seems to slow down […]

Thankful Challenge Day 11 | 2016

November 11, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Today I’m thankful that I can continue to practice and do my best at spreading love, acceptance, and respect to my fellow humans. I’m also very thankful for my freedom today (thank you Veterans!).

Thankful Challenge Day 7 | 2016

November 7, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

Next to doing our usual cuddling in the bed watching Gilmore Girls with David, my thankful came in the middle of a humdrum day listening to a podcast that Natalie Hanson was part of. Natalie is the wife of Taylor Hanson, who makes up a third of my favorite band – you guessed it – […]

Thankful Challenge Day 3 | 2016

November 3, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Today I’m thankful for the crisp fallen leaves, knowing that soon they’ll be no more (not so thankful for the warm seventy degree weather though. Sure, it’s nice, but I miss the chill in the air). I’m also thankful for meeting my husband in the driveway after our work day. Getting home at the same […]

Thankful Challenge Day 2 | 2016

November 2, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Today I’m thankful for solo lunch dates that are hearty and organic. I’m also thankful for quiet spaces to ponder about the blogs next moves. I’m also thankful for evening conversations with my gorgeous sister, who I miss so much! Feel free to join me on this challenge! What are you thankful for today?

Pin-spiration | Halloween

October 26, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

When Halloween comes along I always miss the days when I mulled over costume decisions with my siblings, seeing myself transform as I turned into a new character, and the smell of burning pumpkins glowing by tea lights in the dark as I trick-or-treated. We’d happily stuff ourselves of honey ham sandwiches before we trekked through […]

101 in 1001 | Update & End Date

September 28, 2016.Reading time 10 minutes.

Today marks the end date to my 101 in 1001 and I have some very mixed feelings about it. First of all, if you don’t know what 101 in 1001 is, it’s a list of 101 things to accomplish in 1001 days. I made my list (which took all day of some hard thinking and a […]

Pin-spiration | Fall

September 27, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

If you follow me on Pinterest, you may have noticed that one board gets the most action: Autumn. It even has the most pins, at over 1,000 (and growing). This probably makes me pretty boring to follow. Ha! Sorry not sorry. But Fall, as you well know by now, is my favorite and I get […]

For Fox Sake

September 22, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

It’s freakin’ Fall, ya’ll! Reflecting about the season, it amazes me how many people have come out as Fall enthusiasts over the last few years. Maybe it’s the influence of the cozy images on Pinterest. Maybe it’s the Pumpkin Spice anything and everything. Pin Whatever the reason, I sit here and realize that nature is […]