6 Ideas for Self-Kindness & Living Each Day As If You’…
I know, I know. It’s a tall order for sure. And should you not require healing at the moment, it is possible you may still…
Post-Midlife Humor & Reflections + Over 50 Beauty Hacks
Oh, it’s about to get ridiculous, one-off, and then *BLOOP* also mystical up in here! Because planet Michele. Because post-midlife land. And because aging seems…
Hello Lovely Slower Living (and Ideas to Welcome More Peace)
I often need to be reminded to practice slower living…maybe you do too. It’s a challenge to resist how the culture and consumerism condition us…
Late Summer Beyond the Blog and >50 Beauty
How are you holding up as summer winds down? After a couple of weeks of assorted GI woes, I feel almost human again. Which is…
Compassion Quotes + Stories You Missed!
Unless you subscribe, it’s possible a gem of a story sneaked right past you. It’s all good! Today you’ll discover recent inspiration to soothe even…
Old World Interiors & South of France Fantasy Gardens
In the mood for gentle beauty from the French countryside and maybe a few Old World interiors? These fantasy-level gardens while magical don’t make our…
Slower Life Moments of Summery Sanctuary
Just the sound of “slower life” or “summery sanctuary” calms my spirit. Let’s face it. Keeping design calm, spare, and simple can involve a multitude…
Texas Farmhouse by Eleanor Cummings & Reflections Right Where I …
Why return to an inspiring project in Winedale, near Round Top, Texas? This European country modern French Texas farmhouse lingers in my imagination. So much…
Summery Interior Design Glimpses & Let’s Chat!
Because things just slow down a little in summer. And because…peaches (and tomatoes!). Because I share so much delicious interior inspiration yet we don’t always…
Inspiring Words For Times of Despair & Struggle
The internet’s supply of shareable quotes promoting hope and joy seems hefty compared to content about despair. But sadness and struggle are a part of…
MARY OLIVER: Lovely Words to Feed the Soul
Celebrated and beloved American poet Mary Oliver (1935-2019) is known for her profound sense of wonder and connection to nature. She claimed beauty in the…
Personal Updates, Encouragement, Humor & Tour These Homes
Spring is almost here, and I have begun to clean and organize which feels so natural as seasons change. Sifting through closets and cupboards, finding…
