I've only been keeping a joy journal for about a month now, and I can tell that it's a powerful tool. It helps me pause and notice w...

We've had this lovely French crepe pan since we got married nearly 15 years ago.  The DH brought it with him into the marriage, and who ...

After the visit to the falls last weekend, Marilyn and I stopped by the Enchanted Gift Shop and Tea Room in Vancouver, WA for tea and sco...

My little piece contributes to the big picture Things I Know About Work Today: It feels good to get stuff done   I want more time to thi...

But by my standards, I'm looking at its tail end!  Tender crocus and daffodils poke out of the ground, temps reach the 40s (50 today; fe...

CO Tea Lover and I, urban adventurers, made our way via public transit to far-away destinations last weekend.  One was Townshend's Tea ....

Some favorite stationery and a helpful book Did you know that this is National Letter Writing Week ?  That's a cause near and dear to ...

This past weekend, I was delighted to share the company of my good friend CO Tea Lover!  We started our weekend of tea and exploration w...

Here's a fun idea!  Faith, Hope, & Cherrytea is offering a teacup trade!  Check out the details: http://faithhopecherrytea.blogspot....

Oolong tea steeping in a small Yixing teapot  January is National  Hot Tea Month, and I have a challenge for you!  My goal is for your to t...

Happy 2011!  Joy to you in the new year. Joy, that is my journey this year...to know more joy, to claim it for myself, to hold it in the mid...

I feel so pampered and loved!  My friend Sweetcakes recently held a tea party while I visited, allowing me to spend some quality time with ...

The DH and I recently visited the Japanese Garden in Portland.  It was a drizzly, cool day, and it was a fantastic time to visit! Here are s...

Wow- I've never had this many blog comments.  Thank you all, I've read each and every comment and am inspired by all the love and cr...

I'm participating in Sew, Mama, Sew's Giveaway Day by offering a giveaway of loose-leaf tea (Ice Wine) and homemade granola, gifts...

Sew, Mama, Sew is hosting its annual Giveaway Day on Monday, Dec 13th.  Check its website for a list of all participants, then come here ...

Sitting at the counter, Portland Bijou Cafe I love this image.  It's incomplete, a small snippet of life, yet it tells me a story:  Caf...

Photo by Dave Anderson for World Ark magazine I was browsing through the Heifer International magazine (World Ark) recently and came upon t...

Thank you to everyone who shared thoughts and read the comments in my Wise Women series!  Here's a recap: How do you hold joy and sor...

Do you know the magazine Ready Made ?  They also have a cool blog .  I love it!  I can check the magazine out from the library and it has t...