Category: week-end

“Clutter is not just physical stuff. It’s old ideas, toxic relationships, and bad habits. Clutter is anything that does not support your better self.” – Eleanor Brownn Simple. That’s what I’m working towards. Simplifying belongings, yes, but simplifying other parts of life, too because there are some parts that are going to remain complicated no…

“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” – George Bernard Shaw Life requires a sense of humor. Like when you’re shopping and get tickled about ALL THE TAGS on the sunglasses. Bonus: my mom (shopping with me) thought I was a nut taking selfies in TJ Maxx….

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” -Scott Adams I’ve let my painting and art-journaling fall by the wayside lately, but I’ll never improve if I don’t get out my books and practice. JamieI’m a big fan of authentic conversation and always appreciate hearing what you have to…

“Then followed that beautiful season… Summer… Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow It’s summer, and it’s hot. But blowing bubbles is a good way to spend an evening after the hottest part of the…

“Never make your home in a place. Make a home for yourself inside your own head. You’ll find what you need to furnish it: memory, friends you can trust, love of learning, and other such things. That way it will go with you wherever you journey.” -Tad Williams Though we plan to sell this house…