Make magic! ♥ xo, Dena
life is magic
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I Promise You This
Read more“One final paragraph of advice: Do not burn yourself out. Be as I am—a reluctant enthusiast, a part time crusader, a half-hearted fanatic. Save the other half of yourselves and your lives for pleasure and adventure. It is not enough to fight for the land;…
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An Epic Year! 2011 in Review (Part 2)
Read moreTwo thousand & eleven has been extraordinarily epic for so many reasons. I don’t even know where to begin! Personally, I’ve had tremendous highs & desperate lows. In the end, like life, it was terrible & it was beautiful. Here’s a look at the second…
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An Epic Year! 2011 in Review (Part 1)
Read moreTwo thousand & eleven has been extraordinarily epic for so many reasons. I don’t even know where to begin! Personally, I’ve had tremendous highs & desperate lows. In the end, like life, it was terrible & it was beautiful. Here’s a look at my year…
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It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas!
Read moreToday, Matthew & I ventured out into the cool December air in search of the perfect Christmas tree! After a little bit of searching we found the perfect balsam fir. ♥ Picking out & decorating the tree are a couple of my favourite holiday traditions.…
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Reminder: Only 2 Days Left for Pre-sale Discount!
Read moreIt’s been a quiet week around these parts, friends! I’ve just returned from a conference down in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The conference was a success but I got entirely too little sleep. The bright side is that I had the most gorgeous view of…
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Life is Magic: Skylands Botanical Gardens
Read moreLast weekend, Matthew, Bella, & I took a ride to the Skylands Botanical Gardens. The gardens are about fifteen minutes from our house. How lucky are we? I know, I know. It is the most magical place. The gardens are the perfect place for explorations…
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Poetry Friday: Wild Geese | Mary Oliver
Read moreWild Geese | Mary Oliver You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell…
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I’m Getting Married!
Read moreIf you haven’t heard the news, I’m getting married! My partner of five years—Matthew—and I got engaged in April. While I am not the most traditional gal, I am truly excited about planning a celebration with my friends & family to honor the union of…