The ART of Domesticity

Relationships: Family

10 Reasons I Continue to Date My Spouse (and ideas to help you do the same)

Dating is important for couples who are exploring the possibility of matrimony, but it is also important for couples already in wedded bliss. Before delving into the importance of why you should date your mate, my husband and I wanted to share a portion of our story to raise the question, is dating simply a prelude to marriage? Jon: I remember the first date I had with Cherie. We were in college and looking over my fraternity’s membership yearbook that had a picture of all the active members ... continue reading...

Relationships: Family

Learning to Embrace Change

As I reflect on past years, I realize that change is the underlying theme of our lives. Our economy changes, our nation changes, and even you and I have change. For some, these changes mean the loss of a job, home, or financial status. For others these changes bring about unexpected blessings. For most people, however, changes are both challenging and positive. Change is everywhere The older I get, the more I realize that I like things to be comfortable and familiar. I find myself choosing the ... continue reading...

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A Delectable New Year’s Day Brunch

As the calendar turns to January 1st, freshness is in the air. It is a time of new beginnings, togetherness and personal changes. Many people ring in New Year’s Eve with those they hold closest to their heart.  New Year’s Day follows greeting our loved ones after sleeping in from the festivities the night before. The kitchen often is the heart of a home, the gathering place of good smells and happy memories. Prepare a delicious brunch feast that brings joy and a celebratory mood for your ... continue reading...

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How to Make Your Home Guest-Ready for the Holidays

As if the run up to Christmas isn’t hectic enough, why do I always feel the need to do all the jobs around the house that I’ve been mulling over. Is it just me, or does everyone have this compulsion? It’s not as if my guests are going to care if there’s new bedding in the guest bedroom. Or if we’ve painted the baseboards. So what do I do for a quick fix? I usually head into my favorite stores. On this occasion it was new guest towels, a candle for the guest bathroom,  new cushions for the ... continue reading...