I took this photo just 30 minutes ago after I let the chooks out for the day. There is an air of serenity in our backyard.  It's aide...

If you're after some weekend reading, go no further than this list at The Long Thread.   It's full of charming blogs, thoughtful an...

Today's kitchen is Libby's in Woolongong Australia.  Woolongong is just south of Sydney. Libby writes: "I love my kitchen -...

There are certain times during the year when the air temperature is so mild and gentle we seem to blend into the natural environment and bec...

I've had another email asking for help with ideas so, with the permission of the writer, I'm opening this up so we all have a chance...

Today I am featuring Heather's kitchen in Pennsylvania USA.  It's another unusual kitchen which proves, yet again, how diverse we al...

 I received an email from a reader a day or so ago and I thought the answer might be of interest to others as well.  In part, the email aske...

The work of a simple homekeeper can sometimes be complicated.  I keep changing things, particularly my work spaces.  I love change and look...

If you've been lucky enough to grow potatoes in your backyard you'd know the sign you look for to indicate when you should harvest. ...

This kitchen is both sad and a place that brings back beautiful memories.  This is Cadi's kitchen in Virginia USA.   Cadi, I send you mu...

 The beginnings of our new season garden. From the outside, our simple house belies the fact that such rich lives are being lived her...