
mini retreat
This weekend, I'm taking two days in the country in Michigan to unplug from the computer, and plan the...
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farmer's market
Best thing about Chicago summers? Farmer's Markets. In California, I took for granted that I could stroll through the...
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Mini Retreat update
Well, my mini vacation didn't quite go as expected. With the boys downstate visiting their grandparents, I had visions...
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morning ritual - coffee
Every morning I make my coffee using the stovetop espresso coffee maker more widely used in Europe. I love...
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Getting lost in a book...
When I was young, Sundays had a very routine set of feelings, every week for many years. The sleepy...
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Simplicity, as always....
I love that I'm seeing a new appreciation for simplicity everywhere I turn, from clothing to home decor, from...
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winter indulgences
I have to admit, the words "winter wonderland" don't really conjure up overwhelming feelings of joy for me. Being...
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Simple Indulgences: My Winter Essentials & Holiday Wishlist
There are a few essentials that I break out every winter, and from time to time they need some...
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What I'm Thankful for...
Not to make the health and happiness of my family sound trite, because I'm extremely thankful for that, but...
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An Apple Today
This season I have found apples to be particularly delicious. I have always loved apples, but for some reason...
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Simple Indulgence- Getting lost in a book
Typically, the only thing that can get me to sleep is a few minutes of reading before bed. My...
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