When Steph and I talk about seasonal living, we focus on spring, summer, fall, and winter, and how we can embrace each season thoughtfully. We also want to pay attention to the seasons of life which are much broader and varied. These can include seasons of busyness, quiet, illness, conflict, newness, sadness, loss, and so … Continue reading Embracing the Seasons of Life
I like to think of myself as the creative type. You know those people who love art, poetry, and well designed products. I love beautiful things and I love to express my love for creativity through design. Design for me includes fashion, home, art, photography, food, and so forth, but I realized recently that I … Continue reading Letting Go and Making Space
I’m not a big fan of cooking, so when Steph suggested we share some recipes on the journal I knew I would share cinnamon buns over cornish hens everytime, but then I realized, this is MY season. This is the season of soups, stews, and one pot wonders. This is the season of a simple, … Continue reading One Pot Wonder
Has there ever been a time in your life when you're waiting. Whether you're waiting in line at the grocery store or for a big life changing decision to happen, we all have to wait for something usually daily. Like most, waiting doesn't come naturally to me. Although there are some people who are just … Continue reading How to Start a Seasonal Dinner Club
A friend recently asked, “Are your empty walls part of the minimalist thing?” Fifteen years ago when my husband and I bought our first house, I went to antique stores, thrift shops and Winners finding things to fill every wall, nook and cranny of our new home. Some things I liked, some were OK and … Continue reading Empty Spaces
As we move from summer to autumn in the coming weeks, I want to dwell on the transition and mindfully embrace the change. Somewhere between the advancement of transportation and the creation of the internet, seasons have slowly lost relevance. As I read and discuss with others about slow and thoughtful living I'm constantly reminded … Continue reading The Importance of Seasons: Autumn
This past summer, our family of four, my parents-in-law, and my brother-in-law’s family of three rented a vintage cottage on the shores of Lake Huron. I fell in love with cottage’s massive stone fireplace, large awning windows and beautiful pine floors. The kitchen was tiny, but the seafoam green formica countertops won me over until … Continue reading Living Large with a Tiny Fridge
I’ve always called Lake Huron home. The beach is a part of me and my story, yet over the last few years I have found myself swimming in it less and less. As life gets busier, it's easy to forget about the lake and the healing benefits of swimming in it, but for me there … Continue reading Taking the Plunge
Welcome to our journal. As we gracefully fumble towards a slow and thoughtful life, we are sharing our experience here. Our attempts to live more simply are not perfect. We will share the good and the not so good. Time is precious, so our words will be few. We invite you to journey with us … Continue reading Slowing Down Life
