Settling in by the fire on New Year's Eve.

It's four degrees out tonight so we've

Storms and rainbows on Nantucket.

It's hard to believe how fast the

Enjoying my new books with a cup of tea.

I was lucky enough to receive several new books

A simple gift.

A simple gift is a special gift.

Christmas morning snow.

It's unusual to have snow on the ground here at Christmas time, so when

The Ocean House's Christmas in Song at Watch Hill Chapel.

Photo courtesy of the Ocean House & Weekapaug Inn.

We shared a wonderful evening at the Watch Hill Chapel recently.  Part of the Ocean House

The Christmas hawk.

I had just made the cranberry sauce when I set it on the table to cool and I looked up.  This gorgeous

The amaryllis in the shadows.

It's a quiet afternoon.  A prelude to a peaceful Christmas Eve.  The shadows that fall in unexpected places around the house are comforting.

An easy apple turnover recipe for a chilly afternoon.

It's a simple treat that's a terrific

Water your birds this Winter.

The birds need water all year long.  Here's an easy