I recently returned from my one-week retreat in Paris. The City of Light offers much for reflection and the Parisian lifestyle left me with a few interesting realizations.
Read MoreMay is that time of year when our newsfeeds are filled with wonderful graduation photos and clips of various commencement speeches.
Read MoreLast week, with Easter approaching, I was inspired to create a pretty floral arrangement for the entry of our home. My husband and sons were traveling in Asia on business, and planning to return the night before Easter - a few special touches would welcome them back for a very simple holiday.
Read MoreMy past week was defined by meaningful events and "moments," and looking back on the whirlwind of it all, it certainly feels like a message. Here are the snapshots:
Read MoreRecently a friend mentioned that she had enjoyed an afternoon spent during our Northern California rainstorms alone in her cozy room reading a good book - a lovely few hours she called a ‘guilty pleasure’.
Read MoreHello? Can we talk about Adele at the Grammys last Sunday? She racked up five awards including Song, Record, and Album of the Year at the 59th annual awards
Read MoreThe past week has certainly been an emotional one. My Facebook feed is still filled with images of so many friends - women, children, men - coming together- who were out to peacefully march, stand up for their beliefs, and make their voices heard.
Read MoreWith a new year comes new opportunity … and at times the wealth of opportunities can be a little (or a lot!) overwhelming
Read MoreAnd so it begins… ’Twas Three Weeks Before Christmas, and all through the house: lights are twinkling, trees are decorated, carols are on repeat, the table is set with Spode Christmas tree dishes, and my "most wonderful time of the year" has begun!
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