GOOD NEWS & A BOARD BOOK GIVEAWAY!

Nov 25, 2019 | Blog

When is it too early to read to a child? Umm, never. I say that as both author and mother. My kids might all be in their twenties (pinch me) but I treasure the precious memories of reading to them when they were tiny. What is more heartwarming than cozying up with a...

HOW TO SIMPLIFY HOLIDAY HOSPITALITY

Nov 13, 2019 | Blog

It’s approaching that time of year when the word “SIMPLIFY” sounds wonderfully appealing on multiple levels. With tentative thoughts on opening our festive homes and hearts to guests galore, we can find ourselves in danger of unraveling like a big ol’ roll of...

COOKBOOKS: HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Oct 31, 2019 | Blog

With the holiday season right around the corner, most of us need all the help we can get! And so this seems the perfect time to share some of my favorite cookbooks with you. You can grab a copy for your festive food prep right now, glean some glorious gift ideas for...

HOW GRANDMA DID HOSPITALITY

Oct 17, 2019 | Blog

Every October I remember Nanny, my maternal grandma. Partly because October was her birthday month and partly because it’s when we celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving—and I tend to get a tad mushy and nostalgic. It makes me wish I could have just one more cup of tea with...

FIVE READS FOR FALL

Sep 30, 2019 | Blog

Now that flipflops are packed away and cute boots have appeared in the closet, it’s time to cozy up with some good books. Am I right? As much as I adore reading on the beach, there’s something comforting about snuggling under a warm throw with a cup of tea, emergency...

RHYTHMS IN THE EMPTY NEST

Sep 10, 2019 | Blog

Here we are, a full year into the phase of life commonly referred to as “the empty nest”—some of you are nodding sagely and others can’t begin to imagine such a time will come. I’m no expert (one whole year) and to be honest, I feel a bit of a cheat as our youngest...