Every summer when I return from Rhode Island, I find myself in the doldrums between summer vacation and the new school year. I already feel nostalgia for the easy, simple days that haven’t yet gone and a lingering anticipation for all to come. In early August, I cling to what’s left of summer, of leisurely…
Scenes of Summer Life in Rhode Island
Every summer, my family travels to the Rhode Island coast, where my grandmother built a home in a small pastoral beach town. This is the place that taught me the value of slowing down, living simply, and spending time in nature. Summers here are quiet and calm – I wake up to the songs of…
Thoughts on My Summer Beach Reads
I just got back from my yearly summer vacation yesterday; it always goes far too fast! Before I left, I shared the books that I was bringing with me. I ended up including another read, Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the book with which I started my trip and shared about on Instagram. Here are…
In the Heart of Summer
Happy July! I can’t believe June is already through and we are in the heart of summer. For me, June was a time of recovery, rest, and productivity at home. I had a list of summer projects to do around the house, and I did them. I had lazy afternoons in my mini pool just…
Books I’m Bringing to the Beach
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…
