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• Book Review: Fresh from the Farm

  

  Why I picked it: Middleton wrote one of my favorite cookbooks making this book an easy choice for me. Synopsis: Part cookbook, part memoir, Fresh from the Farm... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Madapple

  

  Why I picked it: I have been wanting to read this book since reading Amaryllis in Blueberry, which I loved. Synopsis: Madapple tells the story of Maren Hellig... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Reading: Piles and Stacks

  

  {source: Darling Magazine}Hello friends,The power of Instagram has introduced me to wonderful new online content: blogs, websites, shoppes, and magazines. Yes,... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life: March Mash up

  

  Hello Friends,I'm enjoying a lazy Sunday morning, sipping a latte and getting ready for the day. With the World Traveler traveling I have been knitting,... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Travel: Australia (part Two)

  

  Going through my travel posts, mostly to reflect, I realized I didn't get to share our adventure in Australia.Australia... have you been? Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: The Splendour Falls

  

  Why I picked it: I have only read one book by this author and I know so many love her work. It piqued my interest. Synopsis: Emily Braden is intrigued by the... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Homemade Gatherings

  

  Why I picked it: We host several socials in our home every year, from four to fifty guests, making a book like this perfect for me. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life: Here and Now

  

  Hello friends,Early January I declared 2014 a year to nest. Decorating, crafts, simply enjoying our home. Learning to read knitting patterns has been amazing,... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Endless Love

  

  Why I picked it: I saw the trailer for the movie and wasn't able to judge thriller or love story. If you know me at all my next comment will not surprise... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Podcast: Let's Talk Books

  

  Hello friends,What a fun post today! I have known Erin (from the Manic Mommies) for years and am always threatening to visit, but life is busy and we haven't... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life: Riding a Unicorn to the Moon

  

  Hello friends, I have been a terrible blogger the past few weeks - life keeps getting in the way! {smile}While I haven't been playing with fairies or angels... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Talk: Books I Can't Wait to Read

  

  Oh my goodness, I woke up to snowflakes falling from the sky. I have meetings most of the morning but plan to strap on my snowshoe's this afternoon. Let the sno... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life: Whew, I Made It!

  

  Hello Friends,I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's day weekend. The World Traveler's flight was cancelled on Friday so I watched a few foreign movies, went... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Mad About the Boy

  

  Why I picked it: What can I say... I read the first two and was curious.Synopsis: With her hotly anticipated third installment, "Bridget Jones: Mad About the... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life: Snow, Snow, Snow

  

  Hello friends,A quick post today as I'm consumed, like many, with the Olympics. I have been watching/listening day and night.Snow: We had ten inches of fresh... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: The Life List

  

  Why I picked it: I'm sorry to tell you that I saw this online but don't remember where. I was looking for something light/fresh to listen to as I prepared to... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life: Snow, It's Coming!

  

  Hello friends,I hope everyone had a nice weekend filled friendship, family, and some time to relax. It's warming up, the snow is melting and spring... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Talk: Books I Can't Wait to Read

  

  The house is quiet and I'm sitting at the kitchen table, enjoying a cup of white peach tea while my dogs nap at my feet. I'm sneaking time online to read email... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: The Dinner

  

  Why I picked it: I spotted this on Bibliophile by the Sea and then several commented they loved it, so I pushed it to the top of my list.Synopsis: Over one meal... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life: Winter's Delight

  

  Hello friends,Mother nature must have read my note last weekend when I mentioned dreaming of spring. Earlier this week we were blessed with a fresh blanket of... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE