I am called to the garden by recollections of the first ladies who influenced me. Someone once asked me why I’m so drawn to the garden. I paused… and realized the answer wasn’t just about flowers. It was about memory, connection, and the women who quietly shaped me. I am called to the garden — to the connection with the past, to this exact moment of calm beauty, and to the possibilities ... View Post
My Seasonal Home-Keeping Ritual: Herbal Potpourri to Protect Woolens Naturally
A Little Bit of History about This Early Summer Home-keeping Ritual A seasonal home-keeping activity I grew up with was my Grandmother washing and putting away the woolen and winter clothes every spring. Then she would put them in the cedar closets or wooden chests and add cedar-shaving sachets. I had friends whose mothers would use mothballs. But have you ever smelled mothballs – Whoa, that is ... View Post
April’s Loving the Ordinary List
30 Simple Ways to Welcome Spring at Home and in the Garden Spring doesn’t arrive all at once. It opens slowly—through the soft colors of pansies, the sound of a window lifted for the first time in months, and the quiet pull to step outside a little more often. April is where we begin to live in that opening. The days stretch, the air softens, and our homes and gardens start asking for ... View Post
How to Embrace Spring: A Step-by-Step Guide to Greeting the Season
Spring is an invitation to awaken our senses, refresh our surroundings, and renew our spirits. As winter slowly gives way to warmer days and blossoming landscapes, it’s the perfect time to cultivate new habits, reconnect with nature, and celebrate the beauty of transformation. Following is an inspirational, step-by-step guide to help you greet spring with open arms and a joyful heart. Step 1. ... View Post
Our CCL Book Club 2026
CCL Book Club 2026 Reading for a Well-Rounded, Carefully Curated Life Each year, our 2026 CCL Book Club is curated with intention, with choices selected by the group and me. It isn’t just about finishing books — it’s about how reading supports the life we’re designing. In 2026, our selections reflect the rhythm of the year and the many layers of a well-rounded woman’s life: rest and renewal, ... View Post
How to Design a Living Room That Lives Up to Its Name
The Room Where Life Happens The living room is more than a place to sit — it’s where daily life unfolds. It’s where conversations happen, books are read, games are played, and memories are made. It’s also where the ordinary becomes meaningful — the space that quietly holds the rhythm of family life. If you’ve ever wondered how to design a living room that feels both beautiful and functional, ... View Post
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