Russ and I have the BEST linens for our bed. They are made from bamboo and are super soft and ridiculously cozy.  Since we spend about 1/3 of our life in bed, why not make it special?   So…on this snowy and cold morning, I was a bit unmotivated to get out of my  toasty […]

Love is in the air.  Yup, it’s Valentine’s Day week. I know it’s a bit commercial but I have to admit, I do love Valentine’s day.   What’s not to love about chocolates and sharing your love with those that make you happy? This week, my sweet friend Meg stopped by with this kind of […]

I was reading my Oprah magazine before bed one night this week and found a very interesting article.  Ya know, an ‘aha’ moment article. In the article, Oprah mentioned a time that she was betrayed by a family member…relaying how difficult this was for her. In reflection,Oprah concluded  that although that was a difficult situation […]

Oh boy…another new year is around the corner. What did you accomplish in 2012? Any great feats? Any new adventures? Any ‘firsts’..first time running, skiing, flying in a hot air balloon, trying a new food? (Picture above from Love Life 2009 Compendium compiled by D Zadra & K Wills) One of my goals for 2012, […]

“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree:  the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. “ ~Burton Hillis In the midst of a horrific national tragedy, it’s hard not to hold those dear to you a little closer and a little tighter. It’s so important not to take those […]

Well, today I experienced a special moment at Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm.  I pulled out my own carrots fresh from the snow covered soil.  These simple little new life experiences make me happy. 🙂 I am LOVING my winter share experience at Tangerini’s farm. Pick up is every other week and I leave with a […]

I hope all of my US friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  We enjoyed a special trip to the Big Apple. Of course, we took in the Macy’s Day Parade. Here’s Buzz at the Macy’s Day Giant Balloon Inflation Day event–on Wednesday afternoon. Buzz is all blown up but netted down awaiting the parade. It’s […]

What have you done for yourself lately? Some people are really good at prioritizing their needs first.  Some of us just need a little reminder to set aside some me time! I do think some people are better at giving than receiving.  Some are better at caring for others than themselves.  Perhaps it’s all in […]

The weather has changed in New England and really I am okay with that.  Sunny and a little cooler.  Nice. Fall is full of lots of bright colors and foliage–pumpkins and gourds…I love it! This weekend, we did a little more celebrating of my husband Russ’ big 5-0 birthday!  I invited one of our favorite […]