Posts by Emma

I know I have mentioned my lemon tree before, but just look at it (again)! Look at all those lemons! Does my excitement betray my damp, cold homeland origins? My kids don't understand what the fuss...

My children are very fortunate to have 4 wonderful women in their lives who have taught them things no test score can measure and no budget (big or small) can buy. This week is teacher appreciation...

Sewing is my craft of choice, but I'll pretty much give anything a go if I feel so inspired. I saw this necklace on the Anthropologie website the other day but at almost $400 it is completely out of...

Mother's Day in the US is Sunday and many people are starting to think about something special for the women in their lives,and in my opinion, there is nothing more meaningful than a handmade gift...

Spring so far in Southern California has been pretty wonderful. I miss the sun during the winter months and it feels good to see it coming back again. I have lived here for 6 and a half years now (I...

Have you come across jeggings yet? I'm sure you have, but for those of you who don't know, they are jean-leggings, hence jeggings. (Clever, hey?) They are made out of a denim-look stretch fabric and...