One Guest, One Set of Towels
We have a lake house. Our whole family loves having guests. Sometimes we cram in fifteen or twenty guests. But the thing that almost did Read More
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Give Gather As You Go – it covers lessons learned about: life, leadership, purpose, family, the toughest of times, celebrations and more.
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Create a comfortable, loving home and create celebrations that share true joy with people we love.
Why Did I Write This Book
I have had a ton of experiences; I believe I’ve had more experiences of different kinds than a lot of people have. Good things have happened, as well as a bunch of rough stuff, and there are lessons to be learned from each. If I share these “wisdoms,” maybe I can help other people. A lot of the concepts in this book are mine and originated with me; but many are also things I have heard along the way and thought were so smart that I incorporated them into my life and my thinking...Read More
Doubles Over Queens
We had custom bunk beds built four of them for our lake house. They are made out of logs and can house a whole family, Read More
Building the Grandma Brand
Yes, of course, you are a terrific grandma. At this very moment, I have six grandkids three and under and Bobby’s daughter, Kate, and her Read More
The Kitchen Window Box
I love flowers on my windowsill. So, when I was building our new home in Chicago, I told my contractor that I wanted a deep Read More
The Inexpensive and Lovely White Quilt
As I said, in our homes I want our family and friends to be really comfortable. And we all know that those big boys of Read More
Do the Homework Before You Begin the Creative Process
After decades of working with graphic designers, florists, architects, and all kinds of creative folks, I know that it is easier to get the end Read More