And here we are at last! I know, I know! Begging the pardon of summer enthusiasts ( I, myself had an excellent summer!) but Autumn is the best.  I just finished decorating for Halloween! Around the equinox I put up all my autumn things. My orange leaf garlands and wreaths, my decorative pumpkins collection…but then…come …

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Hello there! And Hello June!  It finally feels like the season is changing here in Oregon. It’s been cold and cloudy May. My tomato garden is unhappy with the situation but the forecast has lots of little sun icons in it so I’m getting excited for summer to finally show up.  It’s sunday, let grab …

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Image via theseea.com Hey there! It’s Sunday let’s stay in our pajamas for a while longer a surf the internet. Below are some of my favorite links from the last few weeks.  Spring is finally here! I’ve been feeling a renewed burst of creative inspiration, how about you?  I have fallen down several rabbit holes …

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Hello there! It’s been a few weeks hasn’t it? I’d like to say i’ve been working hard on the new book but distractions have abounded and I’m sad to report I’ve only managed a handful of chapters since December. I’m hoping to be back on track now and the book is still set to be …

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Happy October!  The above picture is from Pixbay Browned Butter Oatmeal & Apple cookies Joy always comes up the the best seasonal treats!  Have you heard the new Chillhop Music Fall album?  This photographer spent seven years capturing portraits of redheads from around the world. How to make rolled wax candles with bonus calming ASMR …

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