What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I are knocking around town after a busy week. Sometimes it’s nice to just stay home and stare at the ceiling. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the web… Freddie and I each describe our first date....

For the better part of a decade, my hands have had a mind of their own. What started as occasional shakiness has gradually progressed, leaving me to figure out how to deal with shaking hands. *This post may include affiliate or referral links. At no extra cost to you (and with a special reader discount,...

Late summer has a rhythm. The heat finally lets up, the light stretches out, and the air starts pulling its weight again. Early June is anticipation, late August is groove. The day follows a familiar arc: sharp at noon, then by golden hour everything softens. Shadows relax, colors warm, and the whole world seems to...

I’ve long been a lover of thrifting and antiquing—for home decor, furniture, clothing, kids’ toys, and more. While the process may take a little longer, I think it’s well worth the extra time and energy. There are so many high-quality, unique pieces to be found secondhand. Over time, I’ve developed a go-to process that helps...

Editor’s Note: The Round Top Antiques Fair returns this fall from October 4 to October 18. If you’re planning a trip, consider this your guide to navigating one of the country’s most iconic design destinations. Every spring and fall, design lovers from around the country descend on a tiny Texas town for one of the...

Looking for a luxury historic inn on the eastern show of Maryland? Our comprehensive Brampton 1860 review covers everything you need to know about this award-winning boutique retreat in Chestertown, including accommodations, dining, activities, and why it’s perfect for romantic getaways. Brampton 1860 Review Some places promise escape. Brampton 1860 actually delivers it. From the...

pumpkin muffins12 standard muffin tin or 6 jumbo muffin tin 1-3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda11/2 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 tsp ground mace-secret ingredient2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 tsp. Vanilla extract1/2 cup vegetable oil1 cup canned pumpkin puree1/3...

If you live with chronic illness, you already know that energy is a precious resource. The Spoon Theory explains it well—every task, from getting dressed to cooking a meal, takes a certain number of “spoons” or units of energy, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. But what happens when socializing drains those spoons especially quickly?...

Lightweight linen, sharp denim, and rugged layers marked down just as the season turns. The best Labor Day finds are the ones that bridge summer and fall: shirts that breathe now and layer later, jeans you’ll wear year-round, jackets you’ll break in over the next few months. These are the pieces worth grabbing before the...

I spent last week in Prince Edward Island with family, and this wasn’t the kind of trip I could have planned on my own. Prince Edward Island has a way of looking simple on the surface (think red roads, green fields, lighthouses), but without insider knowledge, it takes some help to know how to move...