The Yellow Desk

Last year at this time, our deck and dock were covered in a light blanket of frost and snow. This year, the entire country seems to be freezing but our temps have risen back to our lovely moderate climate – 50-60º F. As I type, the rain is pouring down outside and I love it! We haven't had much rain this season yet and I have missed it very much. I've also missed how warm it gets here when it rains. The blanket of clouds insulates us and keeps our little micro-climate warmer

The universe sure does work in mysterious ways. I committed to writing every week, to keep in touch with all of you, and stay in a place of thoughtfulness and thankfulness. I wrote each week for three weeks and then mother nature, the universe, or god - whatever you like to call her - had different plans for me. Let me rewind... I have this great group of friends on the lake. We call ourselves the YaYas of the Lake because we are a bunch of old ladies who love to stay young t

So many colors that we love come from nature and turquoise is everywhere if you look. Turquoise oceans, turquoise lakes, turquoise skies... I even once saw a turquoise butterfly! What is your favorite version of turquoise? Is it in nature, in jewelry, or in products and clothing? Let me know in the comments below! In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite things – in turquoise, of course! 1 Dripping in turquoise and denim? Yes, please! It's hard to choose a favorite piec