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The Chronicles of a Furniture Alchemist — 5.9.26
Clemmy, my beloved voice of reason wrapped in storm‑cloud silk, Your letter arrived at precisely the moment the Cottage decided to drop a pinecone from the rafters onto my head. I choose to believe this was her way of saying,… Continue reading
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The Chronicles of a Furniture Alchemist — 5.6.2026
Marigold, my incandescent disaster of a darling, Your letter arrived just as the rain began again — the soft, misting kind that makes the hedgerows look like they’re exhaling. I read it standing in the doorway with my boots half‑on,… Continue reading
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The Chronicles of a Furniture Alchemist 5-2-26
Clementine, my steadfast voice of reason (and occasional enabler), Your letter arrived this morning and it brought my mood up considerably. It came tucked beneath a stack of invoices I have absolutely no intention of addressing until the moon changes… Continue reading
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New Years’s Eve with Julia Child
I am a child of the 70’s and as such PBS and Julia Child was a staple of my childhood. Back in those early and simpler times cable and streaming wasn’t even a familiar term. The channels from my childhood… Continue reading
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Mastering the Art of Sending Elegant Christmas Cards
Christmas time is a time for making everything a little more special, and sending elegant cards is definitely part of that equation. I do realize that ultimately, it’s the thought that counts… but is THAT it? Is that all that… Continue reading
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Comfort Food: Fried Chicken & Gooey Mac N Cheese
When I think of comfort food, there are a few specific dishes that immediately pop into my head, and these two recipes are part of that equation. Hands down fried chicken and a good, gooey mac n cheese are top… Continue reading
