Small Pretties

It all started with a pink record player. A delicate, retro pink box that arrived as a Christmas gift, purchased by yours truly,…

As the holidays approach, I find myself reflecting more on my grandmother. Perhaps it’s because my Mimi, who has been an instrumental influence…

I have a confession. I enjoy collecting odd things. From pinecones gathered on walks with my kids to matchbooks with intricate drawings that…

I love a trip. I think that has been well-documented by now. Whether local or London, my husband and I adore traveling, a…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! For many, this is merely a holiday to race through before the ushering in of the real star, the…

I have been on a Motown kick lately. I thank my mother for this. Growing up, I spent many a summer morning with…

We all remember our first friends. Those friends who appear in your earliest memories and photo albums. For many, those friends came in…

Growing up, my family moved quite a bit. I lived in the midwest for most of my childhood and then spent my teenage…

It is Mother’s Day evening, and all the celebrations are winding down. The day has been lovely, restful, and productive, the best combination.…

It is the first official day of spring, and our local weather is showing off. Today the high is hitting above 70 degrees,…