A Quiet Corner of a Busy World
"I think there is value, interest, and beauty in learning about things that don't have much to do with me."Daniel T. Willingham Why Don't Students Like School? I recently read a “must read” poem about a boy going to school for the first time and getting his crayons out to draw. Even though he is [...]
There is much beauty in broken things. Not in the brokenness itself, but in the inherent value of the object which can be restored. Our culture is quick to buy, quick to throw out. While there has been some pushback to this cultural mentality with the rise of minimalism, zero waste, etc., we are far [...]
It's time for a room by room tour. Now that most of the renovations are done and the little carriage house is starting to feel like home, I think I can finally share some before and after pictures...which I'm sure is why most of you are following this blog anyway. I'll start with the art [...]
It was a special day and Mooch wanted to give his best friend, Earl, a gift. But what to get him?-Patrick McDonnell, The Gift of Nothing Birthdays are the best...unless you're quarantined. I love a good party and a good surprise. I love celebrating with friends, I love choosing the perfect gift and seeing someone's [...]
Her little black nose went sniffle, sniffle, snuffle, and her eyes went twinkle, twinkle; and underneath her cap—where Lucie had yellow curls—that little person had Prickles!-The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter The other week, I decided it would be nice to have a second pincushion so I could have one for my work basket [...]
Welcome To The Carriage House 