Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of sifting through Grandma’s jewelry box. The anticipation of treasures …
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Organic, Local, Artisan Paradise
When I’m in San Francisco, I can’t wait to get to the Ferry Building Marketplace, especially on a day when t…
Beauty in Small Things: Plait Textiles
Sometimes it takes just a small change to brighten and grace your space, like new napkins or a table runner. Yet even th…
The Tuscan Table and Magnificent Morocco with Peggy Markel
Are you yearning to get on a plane to a beautiful, exotic place where you can learn to cook – and properly indulge…
Sew Creative, Sew Green
Sewing has been one of the great pleasures of my life – it’s tactile, it’s satisfying, it offers any l…
The Softer Side of Feng Shui
The ancient Asian art of Feng Shui creates grace and flow through structure, placement and props – wind chimes, mi…
Grow Your Own Bicycle!
I’m a firm believer that many of our problems will be solved with bicycles. Let me get that out in the open. Bicyc…
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Beeswax Candles & Honey
There’s no better reason to turn down the electric lights than dinner or bath in the flattering, romantic, soft li…