Tonight, with the possibility of frost hanging in the chilly air, I wrapped up in my gray wool and alpaca cardigan and stepped out into t...

{from top: Angelique tulips, Japanese maple, dogwood, Tom Thumb pea shoot , herbs--yes, two-thirds are lavender, vi...

It feels strange to be back in this space after so much time away. February passed in a fog of cabin fever; we were cooped up on bitterl...

Outside has become a taboo word around our house, to be used only when a trip outdoors is imminent. Jude clamber...

This boy loves to be outside, and, now that it's warming up, I'm happy to oblige. He helps me check the seeds we...

 Despite the recent storms, life has been full of some really good things lately. I thought I'd share. { African flower hexag...

Beautiful, destructive, awe-inspiring hail poured down last night.  It pounded the house from all sides, roaring with a fo...

redbud K and I recently took a weekend getaway. We holed up in a cabin in central Kentucky, read, knitted, played games, and watc...

this little bunny just hopped by to say happy easter! * * * { my little bunny } { pattern }

sunflowers billy buttons Lately every time I walk through the kitchen I find myself stopping to spend time with these s...

{ forsythia in the sky } { best pizza place in the woods } { homemade panera mac and cheese }  { backyard su...

I've finally put my snow dreams to rest for the season. Instead I've turned my thoughts to spring--digging in the dirt, identify...

I've been thinking a lot about my dream home lately--the place where I want to spend my life and build a family. Yes, I've got a...

derby drink I am having trouble getting back into the swing of blogging. I thought it would be no problem. School would end, and I'd i...