I’ve always been fascinated by antique furniture, objects, buildings–anything that gives us a glimpse into the past.  Growing up I loved the “Little House on the Prairie” books (I was named for Carrie Ingalls, one of Laura’s sisters) and other historical stories, and I love studying art and design in both Eastern and Western cultures. [...]

With Thanksgiving almost upon us, there are several things that I’m especially thankful for that I’d like to mention.  They seem basic, but basic things are often the most important and can often go unrecognized in our busy day-to-day lives. I’m thankful for clean water that comes from a tap, and the food that I [...]

My family and I recently returned from a week in Estes Park, Colorado, home to Rocky Mountain National Park and one of our favorite places to visit.  My husband and I love to hike, and we did five good hikes, or a total of about 30 miles of trail.  The number of miles walked is [...]