The Many Uses for Rose Petals
I am a late but ardent lover of roses. For a long time, they were just too ordinary for my tastes, nothing but a generic way to sa [...]
May 2018
February 2018
The Home Altar 101, For Tiny Spaces and Places
If you follow me on Instagram you might know about the rotating altar we tend in our home. Since we have been in the process of mo [...]
Spices: Culinary Magic
Spices are at the heart of every kitchen and add much depth and flavor to the dishes you prepare there. In essence, they are [...]
January 2018
Taking A Walk in our Sardinian Neighborhood
Moving from our rural and wooded homestead in Vermont to the Italian island of Sardinia is a big change, yet a welcomed one. Under [...]
December 2017
12 Days of Yule: Day 2 – Winter Solstice
Merry Yule to everyone! This is the day of the actual Winter Solstice. Now, winter solstice doesn't always fall on the second day [...]
12 Days of Yule: Day 1 – Mother’s Night
Today begins the celebration of Yule, a twelve-day festival in ancient times which many people, like my family, still celebrate to [...]
November 2017
Changing The Air, and A Case for Line Drying Clothes
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Guide to Celebrating the 12 Days of Yule – Hygge
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and I have firmly adopted the Danish word Hygge into my heart. This time of year, which [...]
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with Crispy Onions
In the US, it is pumpkin season, admittedly one of my favorite times of the year. I just can never get enough of that bright orang [...]
What Does it Mean to “Be Settled”? 5 Ways to Feel More Content in Your Current Situation
Today (at the time of this writing) marks the day that we landed in Italy. Not for vacation or an extended stay, but to live our l [...]
