~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter! We had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Usually we enjoy our little parade here at home, with the ceremony at the graveyard. But this year we headed down to the D.C. area for a visit with our… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila: A little misunderstood.
Dear Auntie Leila, Thank you for your blog. I’ve been enjoying it for many months now, and am writing today for advice and support. My family (my husband and our two little children — and one on the way!) is about to put our home on the market. We will be downsizing from a large… Read More »
Before and After. In which I am still learning and discovering awesome ways to do things.
It’s been a long, long time since I’ve embraced imperfection. Turns out I’m just fine with “good enough” and on chummy terms with “whatever.” There is no way I could ever have a perfectly white interior or in any way achieve a minimalist life. Too many books. Too much doing. Too many kids. That’s not… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila: How to talk to children about scary news.
[I wrote this post in the throes of the Boston Marathon bombing of April 15, 2013. It was very close to home.] I grew up with graphic footage from Vietnam on the nightly news, Black Panthers and the riots in New Haven being discussed at the hairdressers, and a vague sense that the Winchester gun… Read More »
{bits & pieces}
Due to an odd turn of events, the Artist and I suddenly found ourselves with an open Easter break and the freedom for a trip. So we made a last-minute decision to come to LMLD central to visit the ‘rents, Habou, Will, and Bridget (and, of course, Roxie)! A first attempt at a new, simpler form… Read More »