decorating – Aging with Grace

Embrace a Soft Life

Home Soft Life The radical act of choosing calm over chaos, pleasure over pressure, and serenity over stress. It’s about crafting a life sprinkled with joy, simplicity, and maybe a bit of indulgence because why not? Life’s too short for subpar coffee and missed sunsets. Jennifer Walter This is one of my favorite photos of…

August 28, 2025

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Aging, Inspiration, Lifestyle

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House or Home

Home is the nicest word there is. Laura Ingalls Wilder Early this week, the man delivering groceries looked around and, as he set the bags on the counter, said, “Beautiful. Your home has serenity.” I admit to be taken back. First by his generous compliment , then by the acknowledgement that those few minutes touched…

March 14, 2024

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Inspiration, Lifestyle

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Whimsy

I’ve learned to respect the whimsical Michael Leunig These two creatures in the photo occupy important real estate in our living room . Dim Sum, the cat, my son adopted during a trip to Hong Kong. She was a gift to me. Her name pays homage to my favorite Chinese food. Archie, the Scottish Terrier,…

January 20, 2022

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Inspiration, Life Style

decorating, happiness, home, humor, life, Rosamunde Pilcher, whimsy