Earlier this week, I returned from my family’s annual summer vacation in a small, bucolic Rhode Island town. My grandmother built the house where we stay shortly before I was born, and it is a treasured place for me and my family. The few weeks I spend in Rhode Island are precious, filled with beach…
Book Thoughts: The Two Lives of Lydia Bird, Last Summer at the Golden Hotel, & Lessons in Chemistry
Here are my thoughts on a few books I’ve read recently – my favorite being the one pictured above. Happy reading! The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver I finished The Two Lives of Lydia Bird in L.A. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book given the subject matter. The…
New Summer Home Details
As a teacher, summer is my least busy season and favorite time for home projects (see last year’s closet clean-out and laundry room organization). This fall, H and I are getting married, and we have started receiving some wedding gifts as well as bridal shower gifts from a few weekends ago. Many of these are…
A Perfect Pajama Set for Leisurely Summer Mornings
I used to wear old t-shirts to bed every night, but with the increased time spent at home during the pandemic, I began to invest in quality pajama sets and really enjoy them, not only because I felt cute at night for a change, but I found that the material of the pjs kept me…
6 Days on the Coast of Southern California
On Monday, H and I returned from a near week-long vacation to Southern California, an area neither of us had been before. What we found were bright, comfortable days, local, delicious food, and so much beauty in this part of the country. We spent most of our time soaking up the refreshing salt air, and…
Fun Summertime Things for Memorial Day Weekend
Happy Memorial Day weekend and (unofficial) beginning of summer! I am sharing some fun finds to celebrate, from swimwear to picnic essentials. I hope you enjoy looking through these and that they bring a little joy. Take care of yourself, and have a lovely start to the season. Plus, some notable sales this weekend: Draper…
