I love to read – especially in the summertime. I do my best reading on our yearly beach trip, when there’s nothing to do but just relax and be, and getting lost in a good novel is effortless. Every June, I love picking out new books to bring with me at Parnassus, our local independent…
Laundry and Utility Closet Organization
When we first moved into our new home, the previous owners left quite a bit behind in the laundry/utility closet, from light bulbs to buckets of paint. We decided to keep much of this, as we knew these things would come in handy (and they have). But it all felt cluttered to me, especially as…
Master Closet Clean-Out: Creating One Wardrobe
Summer vacation is my time for projects. I’ve been keeping a list on my phone of the things I’d like to get done around the house this month. Once school was out, I started with the biggest project – my master closet clean-out. My goal with this clean-out was a leaner closet and one that…
New in the Kitchen this June
Happy June! I love this month; summer’s beginning always feels so fun. I was needing a little refresh in the kitchen for the new season and found a few items to share: Neutral placemats I had been looking for some pretty neutral placemats for our kitchen table and was delighted to find these textured stripe…
My Simple Makeup Routine
My daily makeup routine takes 5 minutes at the most – and for events, just a few minutes longer. I prefer a fairly simple and natural look for most any occasion, and I like to keep things easy and efficient. I am sharing the products I use, for everything from a day of teaching to…
White Dresses for Summer
On this Memorial Day weekend, I put on a white dress for the first time this season. I actually love wearing white year-round, but summer is the perfect time for white dresses. A white dress might serve as a poolside cover-up, comfy beach look, or timeless outfit for most any event, and they can often…
