Simply Turquoise.

Peacock tail feathers up close.
Peacock tail feathers up close.

Interiors for real life.

  • Reflections & Change

    Reflections & Change

    My dear readers, I have been remiss and have not properly updated you! We are the owners of five new Pandemic Pets. We covet the title of “Chicken Momma,” argue over who loves them best, and whether or not we can market chicken poop as dog treats.

  • Grief and Gardening Tips

    Grief and Gardening Tips

    I did not know it was possible to actually die of a broken heart, and yet my neighbor Kathleen has done just that. She just laid down in the bed and didn’t get up again. Her heart stopped. Sometimes there is a moment in time, or an experience that will bond people together forever, like…

  • A Long Awaited Photoshoot

    A Long Awaited Photoshoot

    This post is to prevent Community Forklift from having the complete scoop on my bathroom. I’ve been prodded into action by a co-worker, because Community Forklift has a blog-post scheduled about sustainability and design, featuring MY bathroom. Why, what bathroom is that? The one we’ve just added, of course! The others already existed, so their…

  • Turf Wars

    Turf Wars

    I have occupied every corner of this house. Admittedly, it’s not that big for a house, but still. As soon as I create a space in which to work, it gets taken over by someone I might be related to. A troubling discovery that is problematic. I finally carved out a space I don’t think…

  • And so it goes….

    And so it goes….

    This post was specifically requested by a fan. I will do my very best. The fan/reader/mom, who shall remain anonymous, posed the question, “How does one get into the mood for Christmas, or any holiday, during a pandemic?” Good question. I have no idea. They asked, would you please write a blog post on that?…