Happy Wednesday! I'm here today to share the books I've finished reading since we met last Wednesday. I finished two - and enjoyed them both immensely. Vesper Flights by Helen MacdonaldFile this one under Books That I Wouldn't Have Been Able to Finish in Print Yet Adored On Audio. This is a collection of nature... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Friday | Week 9 of 2021
Hello, Friday! I find that focusing on the simple things in life is a good way to feel true happiness, so I spend the whole week with my "joy radar" up to make sure I have something to share here. My time is short this morning, so I'll make this short and sweet. a little... Continue Reading →
Reflections | February 2021
In her most recent email, Emily P. Freeman offered three questions for reflecting on February. She includes a different set of questions every month and this is the first time I've ever stopped to really think about them. I've played with the format a little bit and have included a "flipside" to each question. February... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Friday | Week 8 of 2021
Friends - I hope you found some joy in your week. Each Friday I do my best to round up the little moments that ushered happiness into my life. I'm a firm believer that joy comes from embracing the small things and writing these posts each week ensures that I keep my "joy radar" up... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Friday – Week 7 of 2021
Hello! Each Friday I try to share as much joy from my week as possible. We all know that true happiness comes from finding joy in the small moments and writing these blog posts has been a fantastic practice for me! + This has been Vacation Week for us. One of the flexibilities of homeschooling... Continue Reading →
Unraveled Wednesday | Week 7 of 2021 | Books & Knitting
Kat at As Kat Knits hosts Unraveled Wednesday each week. It's an opportunity for a great group of bloggers to share their current reads and knitting projects - if you're looking for some inspiration, please be sure to visit everyone participating! This week I'm sharing a handful of finished books and a small knitting project... Continue Reading →
A Look Into Our Notebooks | Week 6 of 2021
Hi, friends. I'm a day late with this post, but better late than never! Matthew is on vacation and we're on a homeschooling "off" week, so things are a bit unsteady around here without our usual schedule. And still - each Monday (or Tuesday) I try to take a look at the week that just... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Friday | Week 6 of 2021
Each Friday I share a few things that have brought me joy throughout the week. I'm finally starting to feel like myself again, which is joyful in itself, and shaking off the cobwebs within me brings opportunities to do the things I love again. I'm thankful! + I'm reading again! And not just audiobooks, which... Continue Reading →
Mandolin Quilt | 3 out of 20
In 2018 I started a handsewing project that makes me squeal every time I see it. The design is called The Mandolin Quilt and I purchased all of the required paper templates from the quilt designer. Along with some luscious Liberty of London Tana Lawn fabric, I quickly stitched together these two blocks: Finished November... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Friday | Week 5 of 2021
Happy Friday, friends. I like to make a list of the things bringing me joy at the end of each week. True happiness comes from appreciating the small things and these posts help me stay focused on that. I've had two very difficult weeks in a row - I'm sure that many of you are... Continue Reading →
