Capturing the Light of the Everyday
It’s Easter Sunday, right during the pre-dinner bustle in the kitchen, and I’m following my son as he toddles about the kitchen, looking for mischief. Walking up to the wall,…
Something Around the Corner: A New Year’s Eve Reflection
Squirming in his highchair, my son swats the spoon from my hand, sending splatters of yogurt across the floor while my daughter climbs across my lap. What do you get…
Surprised by Simplicity
“I want to share with you, Mom,” my daughter declares as I plop a plate of apples and peanut butter in front of her while half turned on my way…
The Art of Imitation
Thump! The laundry basket hits the ground with a thud, and I take a seat next to it, preparing to fold. My daughter peers in and pulls out a facecloth,…
A Season of Surrender: Reflections on Childbirth in the Fall
When I first found out that the due date for my second child was in October, I was immediately thrilled. Cuddling a newborn in the fall somehow seemed like the…
The Legacy of Style: How the Women in My Life Shaped My Closet
Have you ever wondered why you are drawn to certain colors when you shop? Or why you often buy multiple versions of the same item? Or why you gravitate toward…
5 Habits for a Summer of Renewal
The summertime always brings with it a fresh air of possibility, excitement, and delight. The warm sunshine revives the once cold earth, gardens flourish, and the grass regains its lush…
Everyday Creativity
Have you ever observed a child draw, paint, or play make- believe? If yes, you know what a delight it is to watch them become enveloped within their imaginations, inventing…
Becoming an Artist in Your Own Home
Article originally posted on La Petite Fleur Magazine https://lapetitefleurmag.com/articles/ Have you ever entered someone else’s home only to marvel in amazement at the warmth, style and character that seems to…
Beautiful Things Take Time to Grow: How Pregnancy Taught Me Patience
We live in an age of immediacy that is enhanced by the influential forces around us- from the voices of the media, politics, fitness programs, and even the education…