We live in kind of a weird apartment situated on three levels, and so our stairway is a big aspect of the space. And with a stairway, comes hallways, which are both tiny and narrow. But …
Inspiration for an Updated Entryway
A Moody Little California Lime
Since I’ve started blogging two years ago, I’ve taken too many photographs. My earliest images were plagued with blur as I was only just figuring out how to work my first camera (pro tip: it is …
Why Are There So Many People Creeping Online?
My cat is funny. Sometimes when I’m sitting outside, I peek over and see him staring at me with his body halfway behind a tree or corner. He also will poke his head around doors so …
13 Films to Watch During the Dog Days of Summer
As August starts to fizzle out, it’s the time of year that makes me think of great summer films, films that capture the sweaty, hot feeling that we all know and love (at least for a …
Saying Goodbye to Grandma Marie
A few weeks ago, while I was in Colorado, my Grandmother passed away at the age of 91. Marie Tobiason was a lot of things – a lover of roses, an avid reader, a devoted volunteer, …
The 10 Ways I Unplug From My Phone
Have you noticed lately how many people are participating in a phone detox? It seems like every day I read another story or post about someone taking a week-long vacation from their phone. As we begin …
Something to Believe In
Not everyone has a bus-full of fans cheering them on. In fact, most people don’t have anyone rooting for them to succeed. Which is why I thought it was important to send you a little love …
101 Simple Salads, Incredible Embroidery and Dapples
Is it just me or has it been raining all of the time? So much so I’m worried my plants are drowning outside. And while I do enjoy the occasional lightning storm, this weekend found me …
Thoughts for the Weekend and A Few Notes On Being A Workaholic
I spent most of this week on my computer, so while I’m sorry the days didn’t last longer, I’m happy to finally see Friday. I wrote this article a few weeks ago, about trying my hardest …
Desperately Seeking A PJ Set
Most of the time I’m okay with wearing literal rags to bed. As a hot sleeper I prefer the airy, breeze you only get from well worn tanks and underpants. But when I found an old …