Category Archives: Minimalist

My Favorite Tea Towel

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Ayuh, it’s my favorite.  It would make a nice gift, too. Just perfect for Lady Alone Traveler.

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California

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve never been, but the tea towel is lovely. Lady Alone Traveler stays closer to home in 2014.

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The Longest Year Ever

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

1972, the longest year ever, sort of.  Check it out. A good year for tea towels, I snagged this one at a yard sale in Hampton, still in the box. I’ve used it a bit since then, but you can … Continue reading →

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Timeless Tea Towels

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I know most people don’t care about tea towels on Thursdays.  My feelings aren’t hurt. The first time my mother and I visited Patricia Porrell’s store, Timeless Cottage, I spied this tea towel.  I wanted to buy it, but I … Continue reading →

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The View from Kew

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Reggie forgot my blogging schedule this week.  On Tuesday, he was alarmed that I hadn’t posted anything and I had to remind him that I only post thoughtful, word-filled posts on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Perhaps he thinks I’m a … Continue reading →

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Woosh!

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

And we’re back… About those New Year’s Resolutions…

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In the Light

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The lights are back on. Many authors have written about “the light” and how to live in it.  These are all just mental existential meanderings until the darkness falls.  Prepare for the darkness while there’s still light. Today.

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Poinsettia

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

During the most “wonderful” time of the year, decorating decisions are required.  Buying a poinsettia was only one thing on my mind.  I went to a florist yesterday and got caught up in it for fifteen minutes.  My hands wavered … Continue reading →

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Sparkling Like Diamonds

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

After a few overcast and snowy days here in Maine, the sun came out yesterday.  My phone rang and an excited little voice told me to “go outside!  Everything is sparkling like diamonds!” Regretfully, I couldn’t go outside until the … Continue reading →

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You Ought to Take a Class

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

At one time in my life, a friend suggested I take a class to stave off loneliness. I signed up for a rug-hooking class and although it was easy, there were many things I had to “buy” before I could … Continue reading →

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