I decided it was time to invent. I have some wonderful fabric. I needed a truly magical, almost medieval drapery treatment for my entrance hall. I washed yards of hand-dyed habotai silk that I twisted while wet and then air dried. That takes some time so if there is a fan available or a place…

I always like moving one item or another from place to place. It refreshes my environment and its energy. I decided my drying garlic needed a change of venue. So, it now provides a new headdress for my ever abiding nun vase by ceramicist, Jill Ruhlman.

I loved her so much when I saw…

Go to a farmer's market this spring. There are always surprises. What a delight! Noelle, my Australian Terrier and I arrive at our favorite one as early as possible on a Saturday morning. Every week there are unique treasures to behold. For a song, we bought spring garlic, allium, that is…

The lines of a bare branches are lovely. Organic, they complement, acting as a foil in an often inorganic and high tech environment. Also, they give one the perfect presentation platform. Your grandmother's photo or handkerchief could don a beech sapling branch - a novel way to show what…