Journal
Life is a Journey of Self Discovery
Journaling is a way to tell our stories to ourselves and others, to be inspired and inspire, to write about our thoughts, fears, hopes and dreams.
Mini Flower Bouquets
I can't seem to throw out tiny jars that once-up-a-time held yogurt, jams or creams. They are just so cute! I always thought here must be something I can do with them. And here it is! Tiny bouquets of flowers in these little jars dress up any space. Let's get into...
Christmas In Amsterdam
A few years ago I travelled to Amsterdam to see what Christmas was really like that country. You can read all the books and research the internet, but there is nothing like actually being there, seeing the people zoom by on their bikes with a Christmas tree on back,...
Today I’m NOT Baking!
Today I am NOT baking!No cake today! I need a break from all that deliciousness and a break from tasting/eating it. So today I am painting. Journaling. Resting. Inspired by Janice MacCleod’s book, Spiritual Retreat At Home, I’m starting a 30 day program of slowing...
Life Is What You Bake It
Last week I baked 8 cakes. Five of them were Almond Cakes made with recipes from my Almond Cake Recipe Booklet. Almond Cake with Apricots and Apricot filling.Almond Cake with Door County Cherries & Chocolate chips.Almond Cake with Fresh Blueberries.Almond Cake...
Flowers On My Table
“I am going to make everything around me beautiful – that will be my life.” – Elsie De Wolfe I have my mother to thank for everything beautiful in my life. She was a single Mom, worked 5 days a week, but always had a beautiful home and flowers on the table. She gave...
Old Friends
Isn’t it amazing that you can hold an inanimate object made of papers that have black markings on them, papers earmarked, words underlined, scribbled notes in the margins, and this object, this book, becomes your best friend? You panic if you can’t find it among the...
Hello Summer.
Hello Summer!Sunshine, rain, herbs, flowers, birds chirping, bunnies nibbling on my plants…HELLO, SUMMER! Not that the winter was so terrible. It’s wasn’t particularly cold. We didn’t have snowfalls like we used to. But it seemed so LONG. I think I’m still coming out...
TIPPING POINT
TIPPNG POINT What is happening? I feel like our country is bruised, as though it’s been in a car wreck without wearing a seat belt. Not the politicians. They come out of a car wreck just fine; they still have health care, benefits, lifetime opportunies to make money...
Flowers In February
There's still snow on the ground but the birds are singing and it promises to get up to 40 degrees here in northern Wisconsin today. That's amazing for February! A trip the grocery store inspired me with a table full of beautiful flowers for sale. As I turned the...
Journaling
What is creative Journaling? It’s an incredibly personal experience. It’s your own expression, growth and insight on paper. It’s your gratitude. It’s just you and your papers, photos, old and new, found and used. It’s exciting, beautiful, inspiring. It’s peaceful,...