These days, I rarely wear foundation. Most of the time, I’m happy with good skincare and a little glow. But on the rare occasion that I want a bit more coverage for photos or a special event, this is the one I reach for. Jones Road What The Foundation feels completely different from tradition

When we first arrived, I’ll admit I wasn’t sure we’d made the right choice. The cottage wasn’t what we expected, and I had a hard time seeing past my first impression. Then we slowed down. We spent the day exploring Saugatuck with two of our rescue Chihuahuas, came back to the cottage, and I

When Chuck first met Nikita at the rescue, he brought Trixie with him. Before that, Nikita had been bonded to a big pit bull. We weren’t sure what she’d think of another little dog. Two years later, these two have quietly become each other’s family. Trixie’s dementia made today a hard one, an

It had been a long time since I’d ridden my pony, so after my lesson, I wasn’t ready for the evening to end. Instead of rushing back to the barn, I found myself slowing down and taking it all in. The sun was sinking behind the trees, there was a light breeze, and everything felt so peaceful.

I wasn’t trying to take a special photo tonight. She had just led the pony out of the barn, and I was walking behind them when I looked up. The evening sun was pouring through the doorway, everything was quiet, and for a few seconds all I could hear were the pony’s hoofbeats and the leather rein

No matter what kind of day I’ve had, this little face has a way of making everything feel lighter. Watching Nik Nik race across the grass with that goofy smile reminds me that happiness doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s just warm sunshine, soft grass, and a tiny rescue dog who finally

After I turned 50, I realized something wasn’t working anymore. The foundation I’d worn for years suddenly started settling into my fine lines instead of smoothing them out. No matter how I applied it, it seemed to make me look older instead of giving me the fresh finish I was hoping for. Abo

Whenever I travel, I almost always come home with something lavender. When I walked into the Galena Apothecary, the scent immediately made me slow down. I wasn’t looking for anything specific, but I ended up choosing lavender soap and a pillow spray because they’re little luxuries that make ever

Some horses have a way of making you slow down the moment you see them. Paisley is one of those horses. She’s gentle, kind, and always seems to greet you with soft eyes and quiet curiosity. Whether we’re getting ready for a lesson or just sharing a peaceful moment over the fence, she reminds me

I may not have been supposed to take photos inside the Galena Apothecary, but one look at these linen sprays and I couldn’t help myself. The scent was what stopped me. Soft lavender mixed with eucalyptus—clean, calming, and the kind of fragrance that makes you immediately picture fresh sheets, o

One of my favorite stops in Galena is the Galena Apothecary. Tucked among the historic downtown shops, it feels like stepping into a slower, calmer pace of life. I always make a beeline for their lavender collection—soaps, lotions, sprays, candles… if it smells like lavender, I probably want to tak

Penelope isn’t known for standing around admiring the scenery. She’s usually busy hurrying to the next thing—grass to eat, friends to see, trouble to investigate. But on this summer evening, fresh from a bath and glowing in the sunset, she gave me about thirty seconds of cooperation. Just

The coffee was hot. The morning air was cool. And somewhere between the old brick buildings and the stories whispered through town for generations, I lost track of time. Galena has a way of doing that. One minute you’re grabbing coffee. The next you’re wandering streets that have stood since

Sometimes the best part of the day is doing absolutely nothing. Just me and Trixie, stretched out on a hammock, listening to the trees move in the breeze. No schedule, no rushing, no notifications—just a quiet afternoon with a dog who is perfectly content to be wherever I am. Trixie may be ol