Friday Musings, 2.0: On the Curation of Things
Today’s topic: on the curation of things. There’s no rhyme nor reason for it, really, this obsession with the curating of things. Clean the floors, wipe a surface dust-free, for there is a vision in…
Author: Elizabeth
Things that Make my Life a Little Softer
Is it just me, or does perfume, lace, and roses make everything just a little bit better? I know I just wrote a post about how to be soft, but it’s still on my mind,…
All About Love; To Keep on Loving
Living is hard; loving is even harder. Like life, love is full of surprises. As soon as you think you have reached your highest (or your lowest) peak, something unfathomable happens. Totally unexpected. Good or…
Friday Musings, 1.9: Harsh Shadows on Soft Pages
A flutter of pages in the morning sun makes me wonder what other women on the other side of the world are doing when they first awake. I know that in many places, life is…
A Love Letter to that Which is Old and Slow
There is a little something special about old things, don’t you think? It’s no secret that in my heart of hearts I really do thrift most of the interesting little pieces we have lying around…
Friday Musings 1.8: The Gift From Japan
My friend’s husband is stationed in Okinawa. They sent us a package with little things from Japan. Not pictured are tons of facial masks and bath tablets, which I have been using weekly as a…
What’s the Best Advice You’ve Ever Heard?
It is safe to say that ever since our feet first began to touch the raw earth, we have been graced with advice from those around us. Some of it is perhaps unsolicited and some…
Yes, Virginia, I am a Feminist
Warning: this post is fueled by caffeine, inability to sleep, and the sound of me ripping my hair out. It’s a little bit different than what I usually blog about, but is something I really…
Thoughts on Having Children
For quite some time now I have been at a loss as to whether or not I ever want to have children. Everyone older than you wants to blather away about how selfish childless adults…
10 Things to Reassure Yourself When You Feel Hopeless
With the harshness of the world around us, it is easiest to put our control towards ourselves. To try and make ourselves prettier, thinner, happier… we live in a world of clicks and likes and…