I love this photo.  It's me, wearing one of my grandmother's aprons.  I have several of them, and I fondly remember playing dress u...

Yun Bing , Chinese, 18th centruy Yun Bing was a woman artist The Pine tree, Bamboo, and the Plum tree...three friends of winter.  The pine...

Tao of Tea's Cranberry Orange herbal blend Be sweet to yourself today!

Standing in a line that wraps around the corner for VooDoo Doughnuts is like a rite of passage around here.  I had my induction last weeken...

Chinese New Year is here!  I'm thinking in the color red.  The festivities last two weeks, and our Classical Chinese Garden in Portland ...

I recently made this flower pin, using the tutorial by Wise Craft .  I love it, and I've had many compliments when I wear it.  It's...

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...