Do you remember this awesome post about lessons learned in her 20's from my dear friend Jodie? I wish that everyone had a Jodie Curtis in their life. She is fall-on-the-ground hysterical, a loyal friend, she regularly stays up all hours of the night to bake for all of her co-workers (I used to be one of them!), she is thoughtful and honest, and I'm so glad to have her on my blog today! A few years ago Amanda asked me to take over her blog for a day.  I’m not a culinary genius and I haven’t ... continue reading...

Two things I (finally) wanted to learn while back in the States this year is calligraphy and how to make a wreath. I'm happy to report I've started in on both of them! I think this wreath is about as basic as they come, so you can just humor me as I share how other non-crafters like myself can make one, too :) There is no shortage of pine and redwood trees where we live and we have a huge sage bush in our front yard with some lavender that I planted this summer, so there's plenty to forage ... continue reading...