Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”), the Danish concept of coziness and comfort, invites us to slow down and savor life’s simple pleasures. Since Danes rank as one of the happiest countries in the world,…
Layers will keep your windows warm this season. If you’ve been thinking about how to keep warm this winter without cranking up the thermostat, you’ve in the right place. Be prepared for…
During December, our senses are filled with nostalgia, bright shimmering colors, and abundant warmth from our loved ones and endless mugs of hot cocoa. Winter whites, gracious greens, and shimmery silvers are…
It’s crucial to clean window coverings before company arrives. Holidays mean houseguests and, if they haven’t shown up already, your quiet home will soon be jam-packed with your nearest and dearest. All…
Do you have a few stubborn home problems that keep popping up to disrupt your holiday cooking, decorating and entertaining? I have six quick fixes for these common home headaches. Get ready…
Maybe you’ve been caught off guard by a chill from drafty windows. Maybe you’re just ready to stop giving so much money to the heating company in the winter months. Covering your…
When I think of the holidays, I envision coming home to a storied house in a wooded grove, dressed with snow; the embodiment of a warm holiday welcome. Smoke billows from the…
Living Thanks Giving thanks is a human-wide practice. I’m taken with those who practice living thanks. In the US, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Thanksgiving Address ceremony and the Aloha spirit live thanks. Around…