Happy Friday, friends! I always enjoy these posts when I get to share special treasures I’ve found through the week. Some of these finds are from years ago, and others are fresh and new. Today shares a mix of the two. I’m going to start with the most unusual find of the week – this…
This is the last Friday in January 2022, which means we’re one month closer to spring! For those of us in the Midwest, we still have a long way to go before the leaves sprout on the trees. Even if the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow, spring is still a couple more months away. That…
Each week I’m always amazed by all the talent of decorators, chefs, and more. I so enjoy exploring beauty and new things each week. Back in the day I pored through magazines for inspiration. Now, I scroll through the internet. I still receive and enjoy my two favorite magazines though – Country Living and Country…
Brrr! We’re having a cold snap here in Chicagoland and I don’t like it one bit. I don’t mind 30-degree temperatures but when it gets close to 0 degrees out, that’s no bueno! A bit of cabin fever settles in because I don’t like to go anywhere when it’s that cold. And then when the…
Happy First Friday of 2022! I hope that this week’s Friday Finds helps to lift your spirits and give you a little boost. Lots of people are sick right now, and that’s no fun. Don’t feel guilty about slowing down and giving yourself a bit of a break from life. It’s good to re-group and…
For some reason I find myself in a bit of a romantic, nostalgic mood these days. Maybe I’m yearning for something comforting to warm my soul now that Christmas is over. Or maybe it’s because I started watching Sense and Sensibility. British movies and television series tend to have a spell-binding effect on me. Whatever…
This final stretch before Christmas is when I like to enjoy a bit of quiet time to reflect on the year and enjoy the simple contentment I find in life. For me, it’s therapeutic to recognize the small pleasures in life that tend to bring great joy. Sometimes that means slowing down to see the…
Next week my family and I head to Galena, Illinois for our annual Christmas trip. We always rent the same house and enjoy its familiarity. We all have our designated bedrooms and each morning starts with a fire in the fireplace and a round of lattes and cappuccinos. It’s so nice to chill and spend…
Twenty-two more days until Christmas, but who’s counting? I am, because I need to get my shopping done, pronto! This weekend I’m heading to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for a girls’ trip, so maybe I can get most of it done while I’m there. I’m headed north with my daughter and her daughter, Zoe. Lake Geneva…
Christmas season is officially here now that Thanksgiving is over. I hope you all had a peaceful, enjoyable day. We’re celebrating with our kids on Saturday. It’s too hard to go two places on a holiday and I really don’t mind getting together a few days later. For me, it’s about being together and having…
Today’s Friday Finds post is dedicated to all things Thanksgiving! From decorations to traditions and recipes, you’ll enjoy plenty of goodness as we remember everything we have for which to be thankful. In addition to a collection of weekly finds, I have a free printable that you can download and use on Thanksgiving Day. It’s…
Tis the season for Christmas inspiration and this week’s Friday Finds includes a few goodies. Along with a bit of holiday DIY are a couple of European travel dreams you might enjoy. Maybe not this year, but once travel restrictions are loosened up and it’s safe to travel to other countries again. Still, there’s no…
Here we are in November and in the blink of an eye, Christmas will be at our doorsteps. Funny how this time of year flies by but January and February seem to drag on forever. Sigh. I do love the coziness of this end-of-year season and look forward to the upcoming festivities. This year I’ve…
This is the big weekend! The kiddos will be out trick-or-treating and I’ll be cleaning up the garden and prepping flower beds and the pond for winter. According to the upcoming weather forecast, this will be the last foreseeable weekend above 50 degrees. The cooler weather always seems to come on so quickly. As we…
Welcome to the weekend before Halloween! Fall colors are just starting to reach their crescendo here on the outskirts of Chicagoland. Later today, hubby and I are off for our leaf peeping weekend where President Ronald Reagan grew up. We’re staying in a tiny town with no streetlights so it will feel a little like…
Happy Ides of October! We’re mid-month and only have a tinge of color on the trees. It seems like peak fall season keeps getting a little later. Next weekend we’re going on a “leaf peeping” getaway and I think the colors will be in full swing. I’m looking forward to spending time in the small…
