» Monthly Archives: July 2010

Introducing….Thursday Q & A

By: on 07/29/2010
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I love that everywhere we go, we find that people are interested in this lifestyle we have created for ourselves.  Most of the time, questions are asked in person, or via e-mail.  I would love to keep the conversation going here, where more like-minded can participate. Do you have any questions or comments for us today ...

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California Girl Visits New England!

By: on 07/25/2010
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My little sister isn’t so little anymore.  Em just graduated high school and turned eighteen.  This fall, she heads to Cal Poly for her first college semester.  I am very proud of her. For the first time ever, we had real sister time, just the two of us (Paul was working through most of the visit).   I was ...

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Favorite Quotes

By: on 07/13/2010
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I mentioned in a recent blog post on Martha’s Vineyard that Laura and I had a lovely time in Craftworks, a shop featuring American artisans.  I could have spent hours going through hundreds of quotes typed onto handmade paper.  In the end, I chose a few different quote cards to tack to my bulletin board or use as ...

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A Friend in Need…

By: on 07/10/2010
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I have made a wonderful friend here on the East Coast.  Her name is Joyce and she lives in the sweetest little cottage just feet away from the Atlantic.  She is a nurse and a writer and has the most beautiful garden, and super cute grandkids!  She is a big inspiration to me.  Joyce just ...

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Road Trip – Destination Evergreen!

By: on 07/07/2010
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Paul and I are headed west to Colorado in three weeks (WooooHoooo!).  Taking a completely different route this time (MA, NJ, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, etc. etc).  We are definitely spending a day or two each in Chesapeake Bay and the Outer Banks.  Anyone have any other places en route that they just love and ...

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