Dr Seuss, the iconic children’s book author, is quoted to have said “Read. Travel. Read. Ask. Read. Learn. Read. Connect. Read.”. That’s advice I’m happy to follow. Reading…
Discovering delightful surprises is one of the reasons I love to stroll through gardens and natural settings. It’s also the reason I observe carefully and keep my camera…
Hello All, Instead of a full post this week, I will simply wish you a safe and joyous holiday season!
FanningSparks reached a special milestone this week. The blog turned 1/2 year old. Many of you, my family, friends and former colleagues, have taken the time to visit the blog and engage through comments, likes, or subscriptions. Thank you SO MUCH for your support! It’s still early days in blogosphere terms and FanningSparks is slowly, but surely, building a following. I’m often asked how the blog is progressing so I decided to celebrate this milestone by sharing a few behind-the-scenes highlights with you.
A well-placed vintage piece adds character and completes the story of your home. Let me show you how a vintage container, specifically designed for Dutch rusk, brings back memories for me.
Recently I heard designer Ingrid Fetell Lee give a TED Talk titled “Where Joy Hides and How To Find It”. Her ideas resonated with me and so I delved deeper into “The Aesthetics of Joy”. In today’s post, I share some of my favorite joyful moments and objects from my travels as well as from my own home and surroundings.