Happy December to you all. Every year, like many people, we have an advent calendar for our kids. They're a sweet way to count down the days until Christmas as a family. I've tried all kinds... little trinkets, pieces of candy, Christmas activities, and little paper doors with quotes or pictures behind them. But this…
Mothering
Choosing Joy and Gratitude
I recently had a conversation with a friend where she admitted to me that she felt like she should be happy, but she wasn't. She may or may not have used the word "miserable." Granted, she had just had the week from absolute hell, but still it got me thinking. You see, from the outside…
Picking a New Home
Home. This whole blog is devoted to my love of home... my love for creating home. And soon, for better or worse, we will have the opportunity to pick a new one. You see, my husband has been training to be a physician since I met him during our freshman year at the University of…
Thistle + Fig 