Monthly Archives: January 2022

There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy. -Robert Louis Stevenson Hello, sweet friends… I hope you are doing well and staying warm… It’s hard to believe the month is almost over… January has definitely flown by! I have kept busy by filling our home with the cozy comfort of winter charm… creating small relaxing havens to retreat to… This week the bedroom got a refresh… and although it’s still a while before Spring… I couldn’t resist the temptation of adding a bit of lightness & joy! What’s Cooking 👩‍🍳 Amish Cinnamon Bread My … Read the full blog post →

“Life itself is a privilege. But to live life to the fullest…well… that is a choice.”-Andy Andrews Aristotle reminds us that we are what we do every day. I’m grateful I love what I do… that being said…   it’s vitally important for me to take good care of myself in order for me to feel at my best, and to be as healthy as possible. I’ve been re-evaluating my life… taking a fresh look at how well I spend my time. I wish to joyfully go about my daily rituals appreciating life’s precious moments along the way. ☕️ A … Read the full blog post →

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible” – Walt Disney Hello, sweet friend…I hope you are well… On my way home from a recent hair appointment… an interesting thought ran though my mind… I have never lived in a home that had a basement… there was a darkness about them… At some level I even thought they felt a little creepy…all those scary movies I watched as a teenager didn’t help. Needless to say… I wasn’t sure the best (happiest) way to utilize 800 square ft.of basement… Fortunately with the extra time spent at home I finally saw the … Read the full blog post →

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past” -Thomas Jefferson Hello, sweet friend… Happy, HAPPY New Year! at the end of 2021 I made a promise to myself that 2022 would be the year I embraced with outstretched arms…a joyful, open heart…and more joy (coming from peace, hope & faith) I began with a gratitude list of all that I’m thankful for… especially being alive! I am breathing…have great energy…and looking forward to a wildly enthusiastic new year. The year will bring a continued journey of the familiar…unknown experiences…new friends and the discovery of … Read the full blog post →