Note to Self
Dear readers, I’m starting a brand new series on the blog and I’m calling it ‘Note to Self’. What are ‘Notes to Self’? These are words of comfort, encouragement and inspiration to help remind you of certain things while navigating this world and this human experience. I write…
My cozy home office makeover
Cozy home office My home office is one of my favorite places in the house. It’s the place where I do my writing, make new teaching material and it’s the place where most of my books live. It’s not a big office but it’s cozy and inspiring to…
Chic dog Emma’s 5th adoptaversary
Last week was Emma’s 5th adoptaversary! Can you believe it? Five whole years of Emma magic. From Romanian shelter puppy to Chic Dog! She is so loved and has now a life that looks very, very different from the first 6 months of her life. Loss and an…
My “Practical Magic” inspired garden and how to create one
September is one of my favorite months. Okay yes I know, Summer break is over and school starts again. And no, I don’t particularly enjoy all the chaos and stress that accompanies all of that… But, there is a palpable shift in nature that makes me want to…
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