Design

When building a house or working on a renovation project…is more choice always better? Are there just too many selections available to us? sometimes I think “yes….it’s too much. Keep it simple.” one of reasons I love my Vermont life is because of its simplicity, limited selection in the grocery store, at the mall…or lack...

The first of May is widely recognized in many cultures as a day to celebrate rebirth, new possibilities and the coming of spring. A leftover European tradition of May Day Baskets left on the door knob of a friend’s home is both old fashioned and thoughtful…which hold great appeal to me personally. This frugal craft...

The day started like this: Wake up five thirty am Feed Bobby (dog) Feed Weens and Butter (cats) Feed chickens…names to come in later posts Pound caffeine in form of coffee Get in car and drive to NJ What a beauty of a day! Why don’t I get up earlier to admire this amazing light?! Well….only when I have to and I...