As you might imagine, there were a lot of things that surprised me on our four months away on sabbatical.  The first one, was that I didn’t miss home almost at all.  One thing I did miss however, were opportunities to be creative.  I didn’t pine away about it, but when we got home in …

I think it goes without saying, that seasonal changes dictate a change in clothing. At least in most climates.  Shorts and sun dresses are exchanged for sweatshirts and sweaters in the fall, while boots, coats and hats are required in the winter.  But not everyone decorates their home seasonally.  I get that.  This fall was …