“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” — Gustave Flaubert While many dream of far-off destinations, I’ve been finding joy in discovering the hidden gems of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one downtown at a time. It’s partly a creative project, but mostly a grounding exercise to keep…
Category: Treasured Finds
Places, products, and discoveries worth returning to — honest recommendations for the things that have genuinely earned a place in my life and wellness routine.
Flying Higher at Ascension Coffee
Ascension Coffee’s new White Rock location officially opened today. “Tea, though ridiculed by those who are naturally coarse in their nervous sensibilities will always be the favorite beverage of the intellectual.” — Thomas de Quincey I had to see it for myself. I wasn’t crazy about the matcha when I visited the Cypress Waters location…
Finding Love at Lake Ray Hubbard Lighthouse
This year, I chose to celebrate Valentine’s Day differently, reconnecting with the simple pleasures that make my soul sing. No extravagant gestures or commercial pressure — just a return to the quiet activities that bring me joy: blogging, baking, losing myself in the pages of a physical book, wandering through nature, and watching the sky…
Mapping the Unknown with Kate Spade
With 39 nights of sleep until January, I wanted to get a head start on mapping 2023. “Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.” — Gloria Steinem That task seems a bit laughable now, considering how unpredictable and mind-boggling 2022 turned out…
Blooming Beautifully at The Plant Project Dallas
Dwelling on both sides of a duplex in the heart of Dallas’ Uptown district is a beautiful space called The Plant Project. “In some Native languages, the term for plants translates to those who take care of us.“ ― Robin Wall Kimmerer Touted as the first black-owned plant store in Dallas, The Plant Project was…
Saying, “Shoo, Fly!” with Pure Aroma Essential Oils
Living in Texas brings many joys, but the local insect population can certainly be a challenge. After relocating from Las Vegas, encountering the variety and size of bugs here was quite the adjustment! While professional pest control services offer one solution, those living near natural areas like golf courses may find that some determined critters…
