My new favorite find are these Raku pots -- earthy and volcanic. The word Raku in Japanese means "enjoyment" or "comfort" and "ease." Raku ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally used in…

"I could tell you my adventures - beginning from this morning," said Alice a little timidly; "but it's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then." -  Lewis…

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…

I’m putting the pieces back together again . . .   I’ve started working out! Well okay, two boot camp sessions, but just a few weeks ago, I wondered if I could open a tight jar by myself or…

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…