Category Archives: Domestic Bliss

My Hero!

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Tina

Today, Joe and I celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary, we’ll have a quiet dinner at home, with a nice dessert. Sometimes it’s the simple things – like having someone there to wrestle the lid off of a pickle jar. Happy … Continue reading →

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Bird-Proofing the Figs

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Tina

Two years ago, they were wreaking havoc with my basil plants, now the birds are hogging the figs on the lower branches of the tree in our backyard. There are plenty of figs for the neighbors and our feathered friends … Continue reading →

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Collecting: Mushroom Bowl by Esteri Tomula

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Tina

This bowl is an iconic piece of Finnish Mid-Century Modern design. The pen and ink mushrooms are the work of Esteri Tomula, a designer who worked at the Arabia ceramics factory in Helsinki from 1947-1984. This bowl is enameled steel, from the 1960s, … Continue reading →

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Plywood the Cat

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Tina

Sunday will mark a year since Plywood has taken up residence in our home. It didn’t take him very long to make himself at home – understandable, since a sofa cushion is much more comfortable than a trash can lid. … Continue reading →

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Twenty-One

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Tina

In 1996, we got all gussied up and hitched at St. Paul’s. It’s been a rollercoaster, but I can’t think of anyone else I’d rather be on that ride with. Happy anniversary, Joe!

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