The rich smell of apple cider simmering on the stove top, the fresh pine-y scent of the Christmas tree, the potato latkes frying up in a pan, these holiday-related aromas often stick with us as we age from children into… Read More

After a good six weeks of construction, I'm proud to report my little 200-square-foot arboretum is now housing a bounty of budding produce as we speak.

Peas are blooming, my radishes and asparagus are producing… Read More

Spring is here and although we are living in trying times, I am keeping in my tradition of embarking on new projects this time of year.

I'm clinging to the sense of hope and rebirth that the season provides… Read More

I am a woman who loves my firs. Noble, Douglas, Balsam.... they all bring a rich, heavenly aroma to the air that reminds me to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.

As I battled a pesky cold earlier… Read More

In case you were wondering...

Yes, I'm still here. And I'm still making soap and skincare products. It's just that here in rural Washington, the outdoors beckons me more than my word processor. Since… Read More