One of my all-time favorite travel souvenirs is a pair of beaded sandals. They feature traditional Nyonya bead stitching and were purchased from an artisan in Malacca, Malaysia. …
“Please bring a smile and wear comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting paint on.” wrote Mary Reed in her introductory email. With this one sentence, Mary deftly set…
Earlier this month, I shared my plans to build a nest box from a gourd. Nest boxes are typically customized to meet the nesting needs of specific birds. …
I spy, with my little eye, something that is white! A small flock of ornament-like, ceramic birds landed in my flower gardens this week. I’ve been sprinkling the…
On a quiet country road in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, there’s a small lavender farm called Red Oak Lavender Farm. It’s located near the city…