A Place Like This

celebrations

  • A Happy Blog Anniversary Give-Away

    A Place Like This is three years old and almost 400 posts done. Something like this needs a bit of a celebration don't you think? First off, there is a new design to the blog.  For the most part it's… Continue reading

  • Let Us Celebrate

                                                                  In heaven shines a golden star. An angel led me from afar. In heaven high unto the earth, That brought me to my place of birth.   Welcome, welcome golden day. With sunshine bright and flowers gay, With… Continue reading

  • The Great Pumpkin

      Hey….what's that over there?     Mimi was home last week for Fall break. We had four wonderful days with our girl. She had a lot she wanted to make and do while she was at home and pumpkin… Continue reading

  • Wandering Wednesday

    Here I sit with my feet dangling over the pool, the scent of flowers wafting through the air, the sound of bees humming around, bird song, a stack of books,my thought journal, a pen, and of course the cat.  … Continue reading

  • With Much Gratitude

    I have to stop a moment and thank two wonderful women for the attention they have given this little blog. Earlier in the summer Perches in the Soul awarded A Place Like This a beautiful blogger award and then Marcia… Continue reading

  • The Secrets of a 4th of July Chef

    I thought today's blog post would be about the 4th of July, happily celebrated among family, friends, and the foxes. As I was looking through the myriad of photos I took, I noticed a very special story emerging. Mimi climbed… Continue reading

  • The Best Friends in Life are Sofas

    I know I've been a bit quiet on the blog and visiting blogging friends. We are in between two groups of visiting friends. The midsummer group left yesterday and today our aunt Claire is coming to visit. The weekend was… Continue reading

  • {This Moment} A Swedish Midsummer

    Glad Midsommar to everyone. Today Swedes everywhere are celebrating midsummer. Please come see exactly how it's done over at Rhythm of the Home. {This Moment} A friday tradition. A single moment you want to hold onto forever. A photo without… Continue reading

  • A Pirate Midsummer

    I know!……that's a weird title but I couldn't sum it up any other way. This morning is glorious. The sky is a bright, bright blue. The birds are singing. The flowers are in full bloom and I'm just a little… Continue reading

  • The New Edition of Rhythm of the Home

    Today is the day,… the new edition of  Rhythm of the Home is out today. This issue is completely incredible. It is chalked full of creative moments to have and share with your families. About a week before the new edition comes… Continue reading