A friend gave me this cool cutting from one of her plants for my 45th birthday! I think it’s a dwarf umbrella tree (according to my plant ID app). I ❤️ houseplants!
Category: Holidays and Special Events
☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🌈
The feature photo is of some shamrock plants at Trader Joe’s. I found this post in my drafts folder - I don’t know why I never published it! It’s from a few years ago. We made these Marbled Matcha Sugar Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day. I love how the green coloring comes from matcha green … Continue reading ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🌈
Welcome Gift
Our small rural library is getting a new branch manager. Being frequent flyers at the library, I felt inspired to bring her a little welcome gift. My daughter (age 12) and I had an opportunity to shop at TJ Maxx and we found the perfect things! I was looking for a gift that was both … Continue reading Welcome Gift
Mocha & Mismatched Salt and Pepper Shakers & New Year’s Resolutions
Goals for 2025: Physical: Go for at least one hike per month, drink more water Spiritual: Take a “Sabbath week” every 7 weeks - we’re still working out the details of what this will look like. Basically sit down and schedule a week of rest and restoration - no scheduled medical/dental appointments or extra obligations. … Continue reading Mocha & Mismatched Salt and Pepper Shakers & New Year’s Resolutions
First Hike 1/1/25 – Fort Churchill State Historic Park
I’m currently working on a map art project, and it struck me that the cut ends of the fallen logs along the trail resemble a compass rose. The longest cracks seem to point in a direction. Carson River Our family went on a Ranger-led group hike 3.25 miles there & back cloudy/52°F red tail hawks, … Continue reading First Hike 1/1/25 – Fort Churchill State Historic Park
