The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Book Lovers
Presenting a book as a gift to someone sparks a distinct kind of joy. You are not merely handing them a present; you are offering a new world to explore,…
A Living Room That Welcomes: How to Organize a Living Room for Everyday Life
This approach is part of Creating Harmony @ Home, my ongoing exploration of the principles and practical systems that help us create a home that works with us, rather than…
How to Make Your Home Feel Like Fall Without Decorating for Fall
I love fall. I really do. Usually, by the time October rolls around, I’m thinking about orange cast-iron pots, throw pillows, pumpkins, walnuts, wooden mushrooms, maple wreaths, tweaks around the…
Six Books to Read This Fall & Before Halloween
Crisp Leaves, Long Shadows, and Stories Best Read After Dark. There is something about October that makes us want to rearrange our reading piles, don’t you think? Maybe it’s the…
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Hi, it’s Athina!
avid cook, timid DIY’er, shy photographer
Self-proclaimed bookworm extraordinaire with a degree in English & American Literature. Mastered the art of juggling early on as an EFL/ESOL teacher, but also as a former executive secretary in both a top-notch advertising company and a no-nonsense law firm. Currently, I’m a freelance content/line editor, writer, and blogger. I may have a penchant for irony, but trust me, I’m as easy-going as they come. I’m proudly committed to one human partner and a loving mother to two fabulous felines. I once tried to give up coffee and then swore not to make that mistake again!
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The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Book Lovers
Presenting a book as a gift to someone sparks a distinct kind of joy. You are not merely handing them a present; you are offering a new world to explore, a mystery to unravel, a character to…
A Living Room That Welcomes: How to Organize a Living Room for Everyday Life
This approach is part of Creating Harmony @ Home, my ongoing exploration of the principles and practical systems that help us create a home that works with us, rather than against us. A living room is a…
How to Make Your Home Feel Like Fall Without Decorating for Fall
I love fall. I really do. Usually, by the time October rolls around, I’m thinking about orange cast-iron pots, throw pillows, pumpkins, walnuts, wooden mushrooms, maple wreaths, tweaks around the bookshelves, and all the things that make…
Six Books to Read This Fall & Before Halloween
Crisp Leaves, Long Shadows, and Stories Best Read After Dark. There is something about October that makes us want to rearrange our reading piles, don’t you think? Maybe it’s the earlier sunsets. Maybe it’s the sudden legitimacy…
Ugly Duckling Cookies (Brutti ma Buoni)
Traditional Italian Brutti ma Buoni. Traditional Italian Brutti ma Buoni cookies may not win beauty contests, but one bite explains why they’ve survived generations of Italian baking untouched by trends! Translating literally to “ugly but good,” these…
