I tend not to toss the word “perfect” around lightly.  In fact, I did a post where I shared my feelings on perfectionism. Yet, there are those times when no other words seems to suffice.  I have tasted and made … Continue reading →

With daffodils popping through the moist cool ground and the confines of hibernation melting away with warming temps, I feel a little giddy with  the anticipation of Spring.  March struggles to catch its bearings, finding itself in a weather tug-of-war, one … Continue reading →

Another Halloween has come and gone.  An evening spent with friends, a delicious dinner, and constant yelps of “Trick or Treat” brought delight to my taste buds and joy to my ears.  Not the tradition I so miss from past … Continue reading →

I have been traveling here and there – first a trip to the San Juan Islands, followed by a brief getaway to Santa Barbara.  Both were lovely, especially because it was the first time Howie and I have been away … Continue reading →

I have a ritual I go through whenever I purchase (or rescue) a new “second hand” piece of furniture.   First, I find just the right space in my home for it to settle into.  Sometimes it needs a bit of … Continue reading →