Category Archives: The Little Things

The Little Things: Rhododendron

When I started hiking the Appalachian Trail in March of 2007, I had no idea the role rhododendron would come to play in my life. For the next handful of months, their tunnels would provide welcome refuge from the hot sun and their bright pink flowers would provide a little break from the typical solid...

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The Little Things: The Unexpected

We wanted dessert. A little something sweet to follow up the savory sushi lunch we’d just eaten at a restaurant we stumbled into walking down King Street in Alexandria, VA. So we stepped into Le Pain Quotidien. And it was there I realized another little thing in life that makes me happy. Actually, that’s where...

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sean - love your appreciation of everything you can find. your life is admirable :)March 16, 2011 – 2:49 pm

e’lisa - You make me smile Nicole….and I couldn’t agree with you more. :)March 16, 2011 – 9:11 am

The Little Things – Blankets

I won’t lie. I’m currently procrastinating. See, my Christmas tree is still up and our stockings are still hung by the chimney with care. Taking down the tree and the rest of the holiday decor always makes me a little sad (Does that happen to anyone else?).  So I often leave it up well past...

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sean - those are really cute blankets! i want the green one – it would be PERFECT for my apartment! i just took my things down on the 13th. it makes me sad :( i love christmas, and if it’s any consolation, i’m still using my snowman stir stick for tea ;) haha.January 18, 2011 – 4:14 am