For most of my teaching career, my morning and evening routines have been fairly similar, with slight changes here and there. As of this new year, I have found a few ways to enrich these routines, which has been making my time at home – particularly before and after work – lovelier and more meaningful….
How I’ve Made January Lovelier With Winter Decor & Self-Care
In the past, I have found January to be a difficult and gloomy month; all the joy and bright lights from the holidays are gone, and left is a long stretch of dark winter days. In recent years I have come to realize that it doesn’t have to be this way. Why does all the…
The First Week of the New Year, Full of Magic
This first week of the new year has felt like an extension of winter break. I started out the new year engaged – H proposed on December 30 at Cheekwood Holiday Lights, and my friend Haley was there to capture it! She sent me more photos this week, and it’s so special to have them….
Happy New Year: We Are Engaged + Thoughts for 2022
Happy 2022! It’s a brand new year, and today is my last day of winter vacation. I feel very grateful to have had a lovely two weeks off work. My family and I – all fully vaccinated and boosted – were able to safely gather for Christmas Eve and Day, which was much different from…
Life Lately: Christmas Cookies, A Cute Gift, Cozy Things, & More
Peppermint tea in holiday mugs, sugar cookies, comfy Christmas dresses – the past week has been filled with fun, cozy, and festive things. And there’s more to come now that it’s officially my winter break; I have two weeks of vacation. I am really looking forward to this bright and joyful time. Here’s a little…
Livening Up Our Home with Fresh Winter Greenery
Natural elements can breathe so much life into a home. I recently picked up a bundle of greenery from the grocery and arranged it on our mantel. The bunch included western red cedar, Douglas fir, eastern white pine, and slash pine branches. I played with placing the different pieces through the artificial garland above the…
