
The Mess and the Glory
Once upon a time, I gave birth to a baby girl on Good Friday and it felt like a miracle.

Once upon a time, I gave birth to a baby girl on Good Friday and it felt like a miracle.

I’m joining my friend Leigh Kramer today to share what I’ve been into this month. Bookish Leigh inspired me to

In my makeup bag, a healthy mix of pricey and cheap: Target makeup brushes, Sonia Kashuk primer, The Balm shadows in

I just finished my advance copy of Shauna Niequist’s Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table.
A few weeks ago, I told you about my see-saw marriage. After that post went up, I received quite a

Welcome to the Twitterature link-up! For the lowdown, head over here, or try this Cliff Notes version: this is the place

Last fall we bought an IKEA Ektorp sofa. At $399, it was a steal. Or so I thought. If you’re
You know I love flash mobs. One of my very favorites is “Isaac’s live lip-dub proposal,” where 60-something of Isaac’s friends

This year I set a fuzzy goal to create a warmer atmosphere in my home. I have no idea how to

Last week my assigned writing course reading was a John Irving interview from 1986. (1986! His work-in-progress was A Prayer for
It’s almost time for the Summer Reading Guide. Order now and plan to join us on May 15th for Unboxing—the best book party of the year!
Grab your Summer Reading Guide and join us for the best book party of the year!