Category Archives: living

Honey from Blackberry Farm

photo from blackberryfarm.com I’d like to try some wildflower honey from Blackberry Farm. I’m using honey a lot these day, with all of the hot tea drinking and oatmeal sweetening …. Oh, and someday I’d like to visit Blackberry Farm, too. SaveSaveSaveSave

2009? All about stamps

A new mini obsession for me of late is vintage stamps: in the past week, I’ve built up my stock with purchases from eBay and also from the Letter Writers Alliance. This is a good start. I’d like to use them for all of my “pretty” letters (not bills). Thanks Chelsea for introducing me to […]

Country Home closes

photo from adage.com Country Home is closing, effective with the March 2009 issue. The latest issues had been ultra-thin, and I’m not suprised. Sadly, I think this trend of magazine closings is just getting started.

A surprise box of sweetness

My birthday isn’t for a couple of weeks yet, but an early present arrived on Wednesday: a “fixins” box from Sketch Ice Cream, courtesy of my husband! I’m going to have to admire it for a few days before I break down and dig into the chocolate and caramel sauces …… ….. it was so […]

Watercolors at the Minnesota Arboretum

A Quiet Awakening photo courtesy of Jeanne Long One of my resolutions in the new year is to slow down and be aware. That applies to day to day activities, as well as the quiet moments: being aware of my surroundings. There’s so much to enjoy, but you have to notice it first. If you […]