There are messages in life that return, again and again, to remind us of their validity - a deja vu of sorts. I came upon one the other day in my children's book shelves. When our two youngest boys…

we all have holes, some bigger than others, some people get holes early in life, and some much later. there are holes you can see, and holes that are hidden. people with the…

Phineas and I explored a new trail during the last notable rainfall of the season a few weeks back, and if you're a Californian, you know how badly we needed every last drop. On cue, the parched…

What better way to feel minted than hiring an independent artist to create your own personal announcement. Now we can all feel like Hollywood A-listers! The birth of a new family member allows one to…

[caption id="attachment_3161" align="alignnone" width="820"] Lighting Optimism © Yvonne Cornell 2013[/caption] Botanical Inspiration Day #31: Keep the flame of optimism always lit. In spite of its…

[caption id="attachment_1253" align="alignnone" width="820"] Teasel Forest © Yvonne Cornell, 2013[/caption] Botanical Inspiration Day #30: A brand spankin' new year lays dormant, deep under layers…

[caption id="attachment_3145" align="alignnone" width="820"] Becoming Real © Yvonne Cornell 2013[/caption] Botanical Inspiration Day #29: Winter leaves, dried and decayed, Brugmansia "The Angel's…

Botanical Inspiration Day #28: The tenacity of Juniperus occidentalis australis or The Sierra Juniper. Elfin woods are trees that survive on poor soil in the subalpine zone above tree line. They…

Botanical Inspiration Day #27: Magic! There is a sublime magic in a wee bit 'o Tree Talk. Susan Branch, a California born dream maker who now lives in Martha's Vineyard, calls upon the ancient wisdom…