If you, too, have just realized that Christmas is very much upon us, welcome. This is a judgment-free zone for the well-intentioned, slightly behind, still hopeful among us. Consider this a tidy little roundup of thoughtful, last-minute gift ideas—for him and…
I love our old New England country house all year, but it’s my favorite at Christmastime. With its hand-hewn beams, creaky floors, and long history it really comes into its own when it’s all dressed up for the holiday. When…
It’s officially that time of year when my inbox is 90% sale alerts and I’m suddenly convinced I need a better toaster. Black Friday is here again, and while the deals can get a little chaotic, I’ve pulled together the ones that are actually…
When we built our home in Arizona, the first major purchase we made was a flat screen Samsung TV. Before that, we had one of those square box affairs with a built-in DVD player we got for our wedding. This…
This past week has been one of those soul shaking moments when the world’s ugliness has been hard to ignore. The headlines alone made me want to climb under a quilt and stay there. And yet—even amid all that darkness,…
It’s that time again — the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is live, and it’s the perfect opportunity to invest in thoughtful pieces that really earn their keep in your closet. Instead of grabbing things just because they’re on sale, I like…