We have no words of wisdom at the moment. Like many of you, Steph and I are both struggling with a mix of emotions. We are trying to embrace this enforced slow but anxiety and uncertainty creep in and derail us, and that’s okay. It’s okay to feel all the things right now, but we … Continue reading Be Gentle, Be Kind
It has changed us. It’s been a little over a week and yet it has changed us forever. I was going to tell you all about my joys and horrors of this past week. And before that I was going to share a spring vacation playlist. But today I bring you this. I have little … Continue reading Come Home
Deb Walters is a spiritual director and Enneagram facilitator who also just so happens to be a dear friend of ours. When Steph and I thought about people we wanted to interview for the Collective Series, Deb’s name came to mind right away. She is both wise and thoughtful especially when it comes to her … Continue reading The Collective Series: Deb Walters
I learned about Sashiko in Katrina Rodabaugh’s book Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More where she teaches the art of visible mending and explains how mending leads to a more mindful relationship with fashion. I was captivated by the beautiful patches on her jeans using only denim and white thread. … Continue reading Slow Stitches
Thrifting has become a big business and is continuing to grow. Something that didn’t become widespread until after the Second World War, thrift stores now a common place in almost every community. Just recently selling personal belongings online has become a main source of income for many, using e-commerce websites and social media sites as … Continue reading Thrift Quality
Ida Karelsen grew up in Lambton County and spent a lot of time in her parents’ greenhouses. Her love of plants and design led her to landscape design. Ida worked as a landscape designer until the birth of her first daughter. Fast forward a few years, she is now the mom of four children all … Continue reading The Collective Series: Ida Karelsen
February is birthday month in our home. Three of the five birthdays and our anniversary were last week. Sensibly, we postponed that celebration until all the cakes have been eaten and our sanity returns. Doesn’t sound too slow or thoughtful does it? It has taken a few years to figure out how to celebrate everyone … Continue reading Buttermilk Party Cake
Last week Alison talked about purging our stuff and it got me thinking about this whole other world online. I thought I would share some thoughts on purging relationships. I’m talking about those relationships we’ve built online that are fake, stagnant, unhealthy, or just too many. There is a reason that people fall out of … Continue reading How many friends is too many on Instagram?
This week I’m sharing a wonderful poem by one of my favorite writers. Storage written by Mary Oliver When I moved from one house to another there were many things I had no room for. What does one do? I rented a storage space. And filled it. Years passed. Occasionally I went there and looked … Continue reading The Reason They Can Fly
I’ve heard a lot of talk recently about the exact date people give up on their new year’s resolutions. It’s sometime between January 12th and the 18th. Already?! It hasn’t even been a month. Why do we make these grand plans to change and yet we can’t even carry through for a couple weeks? I … Continue reading Our Habits and Simple Living
