In March Ted and I traded our snowy Chicago for a weekend of warmth and sun in Charleston, South Carolina. It’s become a popular weekend destination and is also home to one of my favorite bloggers, Julia, from Girl Meets Glam. She raves abouts Charleston and after getting to visit this beautiful city, I now get […]
Earl Grey Tea Latte
Whenever I need to relax I make myself a cup of earl grey tea, my favorite tea in the world. If I’m in a hurry I’ll make myself a cup with just a simple tea bag, but if I’m really feeling the need for some comfort I’ll go all out and make myself an earl […]
Introducing Feather and Wax
Even though its 2018 and we have modern advances like electricity and lighting, I find it fascinating that we humans still love to burn candles in our homes. I don’t know about you, but I love candles because nothing comes close to the coziness and mood created by a flickering flame. As you might have […]
Easter Eggs & Natural Dye Year 2
I love the Easter holidays – they usually coincide with good weather, and for me signify the transition from winter to spring. One of my favorite Easter traditions includes dyeing Easter eggs. I’ve taken this beloved childhood tradition and made it “more adult” by experimenting with natural dyes for my eggs. Last year I used red […]
How To Get Started In Bookmaking
I’ve had a lot of interest in my bookmaking hobby so I figured I’d share an easy guide on how to get started! Like most hobbies there’s a small upfront investment to gather all of your supplies and materials. Fortunately, bookmaking is a relatively affordable hobby so there’s not too much that you have to […]
Springtime in Washington DC
Every Spring Washington DC is invaded by tourists who come in droves for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. This year the cherry blossoms are set to bloom between March 20 – April 18, so if you’re lucky enough to schedule a trip to DC at this time you will see this city when its at […]