I pulled this playlist together a few weeks ago and have been listening to it on repeat ever since. There's a calmness to the songs, and a subtle romance to the way they mix together. Download the mix for your iPhone, or burn a CD for your sweetie. I've found this playlist to be a perfect accompaniment for the shifting of seasons. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do...

Tonight's agenda is simple—snuggle up on the couch, rehydrate my tired body with tea & sparkling water, and enjoy the huge stack of new magazines on my coffee table. After a weekend-long birthday bash for my mister, I am in need of some relaxation...

The South has its own particular breed of spring. In the months before summer, one can feel the swampy threat of rain everywhere. These are the days when I love to sit on my balcony and wait for storms to roll in. Large billowy clouds carry round, wet raindrops...

My mornings have taken many forms in past years. I've tried waking up super early—and rising with just enough time to get out the door. No matter how things go, I always get in my car and drive to work. This playlist is for the that time I can always count on—the space between my front door and my desk chair. A consistent opportunity to get pumped up...

Whew! I can't believe that Thanksgiving has already come and gone. For those of you who are wondering, I surprised myself by having an evenly paced day with very little rushing or panic—a small, but significant, victory. My mister and I enjoyed all the yummy home-cooked goodness of old family recipes. The highlight of my day (other than the food) was...