This morning I escaped, slipping out the door in search of calm. When worry steals my breath, I often find it hidden in the trees, on the wings of birds, or waiting patiently for me along rocky shores. Where do you go when you need life to pour air back into your lungs? When you … Continue reading Seeking Calm
Photography
Second Snow
Last night's snow fell gently, coating each branch and berry in a sparkling, sugar cookie blanket of white. Though the flowers and leaves have disappeared, winter's backdrop unveils a skeletal beauty that summer disguises with its splendor.
Images from the Sail: Cape Elizabeth to Boston
We continued our journey from Casco Bay's Jewell Island to the bustling town of Freeport, where we spent an afternoon shopping, dining and stretching our sea legs. But this enjoyment proved to be short lived. I was anxious to return to more peaceful and unpopulated surroundings. Our next anchorage did not disappoint. Just off the … Continue reading Images from the Sail: Cape Elizabeth to Boston
Summer Sailing: Casco Bay’s Jewell Island
Our much anticipated summer sailing trip has come to a close. My daughter Hannah and I have returned home, exhausted yet exhilarated, with sun-kissed cheeks, giant seashells, and cameras full of images merely touching on the rocky coastal beauty of our Maine to Boston adventure. After an abysmal start to our trip (we arrived at … Continue reading Summer Sailing: Casco Bay’s Jewell Island
Cumberland Island
I just returned from four amazing days spent with my little sister (affectionately known as Little J) at her Florida beach house. On our last and best day, we took the ferry to a place I'd always longed to see: Cumberland Island, Georgia. Cumberland Island is a magical, chill inducing place. No bridge links the … Continue reading Cumberland Island
Sunday in the Gardens
Exploring Tarpaulin Cove
Our week of sailing with my cousin and his family was a fantastic adventure! After weathering a few crazy storms while moored in Red Brook Harbor, we sailed to Naushon Island, anchoring in idyllic Tarpaulin Cove. Hannah and her cousin Sasha immediately jumped on a paddle board and made their way to the island in … Continue reading Exploring Tarpaulin Cove
Sailing Away
This Sunday, my daughter and I leave the boys behind and head east for a sailing trip with our Connecticut cousins. We'll make our way from Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard, then spend a long weekend in Edgartown. I've been eagerly anticipating this trip from the moment we planned it and can't believe it's actually … Continue reading Sailing Away
Throwback Thursday: The Chicago Botanic Garden In Spring
Today I popped into my favorite flower shop in Lake Bluff, Twigs, for a dose of color therapy on this rainy, 38 degree day. I picked up some flowering cherry branches for my mantel, which reminded me of the pictures I took at The Chicago Botanic Garden last April. I can't wait for everything to … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Chicago Botanic Garden In Spring
App Obsession: Waterlogue
Last week my friend Domonique mentioned the app Waterlogue in her Friday Favorites post, so I had to check it out immediately. Waterlogue miraculously transforms your photos into watercolor paintings with the click of a button. Fair warning: I was up hours past my bedtime playing around and watching the magic happen. The following are … Continue reading App Obsession: Waterlogue
the aesthete and the dilettante 