A Luxury We Enjoy Three Times a Day
We touch our flatware with our hands, bring it to our lips, offer it as a part of our hospitality to family and guests… It supports our daily experience of eating and enjoying mealtimes.
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All My Favorite Coffee Mugs Broke at Once – Here’s What I Learned
I cried. I couldn’t help it. The shock, the expense, the lost treasures – it overwhelmed me for a minute as I stood there looking at the porcelain mess at my feet.
The Safe Place of Acceptance
The next thing always beckons, whether it’s the next to-do list, the next home furnishing piece, the next routine I’d like to implement, or the next big life decision.
Book Club for Introverts
Imagine sitting in a circle of fellow bibliophiles, thoughtfully discussing ideas encountered within fascinating pages, feeling especially intellectual…even better if there’s a cozy fireplace in the room and mocha on the side table. Sigh.
What Is “Mother Culture”?
“Mother Culture” is deeper and wider than the trending topic of “Self Care.” It certainly shares the theme of filling your own vessel so you can in turn pour out for others, but it goes beyond…
The 1883 Book That Inspired the Name of This Blog
This particular shop would not have drawn my attention, as the window displays gave no hint that we’d find within shelves and shelves of intriguing used books. I’m glad Jonathan insisted…
Hospitality When You Have Little To Offer
I had not forgotten my dream of welcoming guests through my door, but how could I be ready for hospitality when messes followed quick on the heels of my cleaning efforts, and the groceries seemed to nearly always be depleted?