Happy Tuesday everyone! I can’t believe we are more than halfway through this first month of the new year. With taking on added responsibilities at work and resuming part-time nannying, trying to fit in time with my sister before she heads back to Brooklyn, and managing the growth spurt in the garden of weeds and friends alike, I have found myself caught up in a whirlwind of commitments and to-do lists. The one chore I take the most pleasure in, is in watering the house plants. I absolutely feel mad with glee when, within an hour, I notice the leaves perk and reach after they have had their fill. 

This plant* on the entryway bookcase was a gift from my Mom for Christmas. My sister had the pot stored in my Grandma’s garage, and I was able to convince her (with some coaxing) to give it to me. They are the most adorable match! It has already grown two or three inches since I potted it a few weeks ago. 

It is nice to have hobbies we can enjoy and I love to see what others do in their creative free time, and to share what I take joy in during mine. I am surrounded by some amazing talents and lovers of the earth. It feels wonderful to be settling down here in San Diego and I am thankful for what this year holds!

* If anyone knows what this plant is, I do not, so please share!