Here we are in November, and it’s almost time to celebrate Thanksgiving.  I can’t believe how quickly the year has passed.  Whether or not this is because it’s been a busy year or I’m getting older I don’t know; maybe it’s a little of both.  My Grandpa Wyffels (who was in his 80′s at the [...]

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 [...]