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Mar 12, 2016•2 min read

A change in the air

The season seems to have turned a corner, as the days stretch longer. I find myself wanting to be more productive, particularly at home. Here are a few little happy things that I'm enjoying as of late:

Mar 9, 2016•3 min read

What is my song?

We've had cloudy, rainy days in Austin this week. I normally love this weather, but sometimes, it breeds it's own sense of unmooring for me. Well, only if I allow it to. As I sat down to write, I knew that I could choose to face whatever gloom...

Mar 3, 2016•2 min read

Someone to knit with

Recently, a dear friend of mine, Maeve, visited Austin. I often think about the origination of our friendship. We worked together at a coffee shop in college, but it was when we decided to meet up and knit together (because she wanted to learn) that...

Feb 24, 2016•3 min read

Subtlety, forgotten

Incredible. Perfect. The best ever. These terms are occasionally suitable to describe a life event, a day, a relationship, or a memory. But when did we begin to use such exaggerated language for every little moment? Especially when we know it wasn't...

Feb 17, 2016•3 min read

House & heart talk

Even if you're not a fan of Valentine's Day, more than likely, your thoughts turned to affection, relationships, and investment in the lives of other people. We kept it low-key with our usual breakfast—I just shaped our baked PB oatmeal into heart...

Feb 13, 2016•3 min read

Creativity check: Early 2016

You see, I don't want to just make stuff. I create as an outlet, to make things for other people, and ultimately, to produce items of utility and beauty. To achieve these objectives usually requires some forethought and planning. That said, it's so...

Feb 9, 2016•1 min read

Joy is:

Joy is brimming out of my heart right now.

Feb 6, 2016•4 min read

Daily essentials: Coffee

We're coffee people. Or rather, we're coffee-in-the-morning people and tea-in-the-evening people, but coffee is the focus of this post. I make it for us every morning, seven days a week. It's likely that we're a little caffeine-dependent, but...

Feb 4, 2016•2 min read

Parsley egg salad + Quick pickled fennel

I never realized that I would be a fan of the big salads—you know—egg salad, chicken salad, potato salad. I'm not sold on potato salad, but with the others, the right mixture feels just a bit fancier than a regular sandwich. Perfect lunch fare, if...

Feb 3, 2016•2 min read

This is the day

I wrote a post about the importance of getting outside of ourselves (and actually spending time outdoors). Naturally, there are days when this is impossible, for one reason or another. We have jobs, errands, obligations, and responsibilities. Today,...

Jan 30, 2016•2 min read

Him, 26 years

Tuesday was Nicholas' birthday, or more specifically, his golden birthday. Just like last year, I wrote a little love note to him on his birthday.

Jan 27, 2016•2 min read

Winter refresh

As renters, Nicholas and I aren't responsible for the same amount of maintenance that homeowners have (except for replacing light bulbs—we're all over that), but we like to keep our rented home tidy, cozy, organized, and as personalized as possible.

Jan 23, 2016•2 min read

A simple market bag

The more I knit, the more my knitting tendencies skew to the practical side of things. Garment-wise, this means mostly neutrals. Because practically, that's what I wear (with a few notable exceptions). But when I knit accessories, I'm love color....

Jan 22, 2016•4 min read

Getting outside

I've known for a long time about the effects of fresh air and outside space on my general well-being, so I've tried to be especially disciplined about outside time over the last few weeks.

Jan 14, 2016•2 min read

Real life, this week

This week isn't particularly sparkly. It's ordinary and a little bit, well, melancholy. While I'm not sad, I do feel a sort of thoughtfulness that extends to my emotions. It's okay, and I'm welcoming this different kind of week. In a conversation...

Jan 12, 2016•5 min read

A reflection & Daily essentials: Clothing

I promised I'd write a reflective post about my recent self-imposed six month hiatus from purchasing clothes and accessories, and I'm doing that today, plus a little something extra.

Jan 7, 2016•2 min read

Waking up to the new year

Here, on the seventh of January, I've been wracking my brain for a resolution or intention for 2016. If I had to choose (maybe by writing this post I am choosing), my anticipatory "word of the year" would be wakefulness. In contrast, a sleepy life...

Jan 1, 2016•5 min read

2015: A year in review

At first glance, this feels like the most low-key year we've had in several years. We didn't move across the country, change jobs, graduate, get married, or any of our previous big transitions. However, upon further inspection, this was a big year...

Dec 29, 2015•2 min read

After anticipation

Each year, I'm surprised by how quickly I transition from looking forward in anticipation of Christmas, to facing the great unknown of the new year. We took down the tree this past weekend, and I felt a little sad. Our home feels empty, and part of...

Dec 19, 2015•2 min read

Christmasy weekending

Listening to 50% christmas music, 50% the new Vanessa Carlton album. We discovered it by accident when I jokingly put on A Thousand Miles, but the new album is ethereal and sparse and so good.

Dec 16, 2015•3 min read

Maybe a little bit boring

I'm well-aware that I'm part of a generation of self-definers. We like to categorize ourselves. Me, for example? I'm an ESFJ and my love languages are quality time, physical touch, and words of affirmation. I've mentioned all of that here on the...

Dec 9, 2015•3 min read

An early Christmas up north

We're home from a trip north to see my family for a little bit of early Christmasing. We had a lovely time, and like any every visit to see family, the time flew! This is what our trip looked like:

Dec 4, 2015•3 min read

Choco-mint snappers (made gluten-free)

As a child, my very favorite kind of cookie we made were Choco Mint Snappers. I've always loved the name—they sound a little feisty, don't they? The recipe is from my godmother's family, and they are forever a crowd pleaser with their magic blend of...

Dec 1, 2015•3 min read

Better than my words

I love the changing of seasons, but I must admit that times of transition often make me feel somewhat unsettled. Maybe because my gaze is sharpened on all the moving parts and I can see things in my life more clearly? It's difficult to say just what...

Nov 27, 2015•2 min read

And just like that

This year, we spent Thanksgiving with our friends, Fleetwood and Molly. Although I've written about the difficulties of living far away from those we love, celebrating a holiday that emphasizes gratitude with our Austin friends also seems fitting....

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