Current Crush~ Amy Sedaris

This is the time of year when we could all use a little laugh therapy. Amy Sedaris is hilarious. Her books poke fun at entertaining and making crafts as gifts. These books are perfect reading after a horrifying day at the mall. Make yourself a pot of tea, put your feet up, and prepare to…

It Could Be Worse~ By Guest Writer Dana Stenholtz

Last time I wrote, I told you about my daily “thanks” list. I was thinking about that this past Tuesday night, while I sat in my apartment with no electricity and decided to write a list. The list inspired me to write my ongoing thoughts during the outage. So you know what I’m talking about…

A Chocolate Lover’s Tea at Wisteria Twig Tearoom

Today, while standing before the front door window,  I waited for my friend Bonnie’s car to pull up into the freshly fallen snow in front of my house. While waiting, I thought about how these cold, frosty days are the exact sort of days that throw me into a “teatime” mood. As autumn spins her…

Decking the Halls

Well, I’ve gotten most of the Christmas decorating done. In the process of doing a thorough cleaning and reorganization of my kitchen (and completing #62 on my “Day Zero” list! YAY…) I was washing a vase and cut my hand. It was so bad I thought I might need stitches, but Jeff went out and…

What I’m Listening To~Madeline Peyroux

This lovely lady sounds like Billie Holiday. This is one of the most gorgeous voices I’ve heard since I discovered Norah Jones. The same type of sultry, rich music. Take a listen, and let me know what you think. Dance Me to the End of Love Don’t Wait Too Long This is Heaven to Me…