A Quiet Place to Land

As someone who considers herself a lover of literature, I’m slightly ashamed to admit that I’m just now making my way through The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The snow day...

Table for One

It was November of 1993 as I stepped off the plane in Shannon, Ireland with a railway pass in hand and a pack on my back eager to explore the...

Collecting

"I have some plates that we actually use for dining (as opposed to display), and it feels pretty nice to set the table with something you love and put them...

Cooking the Book

In winter, when the garden is asleep and I am spending the majority of the day indoors I love nothing more than curling up with one of my books and...

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

I've been wondering... When they say it is the most wonderful time of the year; are they actually referring to the week in-between Christmas & the New Year? Is that...

Childlike Wonder

When I was younger, Christmas couldn’t come quickly enough. It was full of light and fun, and I wanted to be part of all the festivities. It was the time...

Christmas Cake

Don't get me wrong, I love traditions; but there is a fine line between tradition and resignation. In some ways I think I felt resigned to host Christmas the same...

Holiday Magic

It's just that the real magic happens when we let go of our expectations and enjoy the moment. Perhaps that is what truly being present is all about. Releasing expectations.

Plenty to be Thankful For

Setting the scene for your Thanksgiving dinner is just as important as the food itself. I’m sure I’m not the only one with an arsenal of pumpkin and cinnamon candles...

Seasons

"Like the weather, seasons of life come in all sorts of packages. Some drag on longer than anticipated, some are over too quickly, some more brutal than others and some...

Getting to know Valerie @valeriemckeehan

"It had to take truly slowing down and sitting in some uncomfortable realities to make me realize there was another way to have a creative business and it could be true to...

Getting to know Katie @saintsignora

Welcome to the June edition of How We Feast. This month's feature is one near and dear to my heart because Katie at Saint Signora is also a vintage merchant...