Cedar House Living -- Botanica, Books, Travel
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A Family’s Guide to the Wonders of Iceland: PART II
I'm back with Part II of A Family's Guide to the Wonders of Iceland. Let's go! Downtown ReykjavíkExploring downtown Reykjavík quickly became one o... -
Our Family’s Guide to Adventures in Iceland with Kids: PART I
There are some places in the world that feel almost otherworldly—and Iceland is one of them. With its dramatic waterfalls, black sand beaches, steaming geothermal pools...
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Everything’s Grater in Barcelona
A little piece of Spain came home with us from Barcelona. We stumbled upon these beautiful traditional Spanish grater plates from
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A Paper Lover’s Stop in Barcelona
Raima 1986, the largest stationery shop in Europe, is the kind of place that stirs the soul—a six-story celebration of paper, artistry, and timeless beauty, where every corner feels designed to awaken creativity, and that it did!
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Il Dolce Far Niente
Il dolce far niente is an Italian phrase that translates to “the sweetness of doing nothing”. Rooted in the rhythms of life in Italy, il dolce far niente is not about laziness or idleness.
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The Old Bookshop of Reykjavík
Hús Máls og Menningar in Reykjavík, often referred to by locals as the "Old Bookshop", is one of those places that I remember so fondly from our trips to Iceland—a warm, soulful gathering spot where books line the walls, music drifts through the air, and the spirit of Icelandic storytelling feels wonderfully alive.
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A Vintage-Inspired Bearded Iris
I'm absolutely captivated by these vintage-inspired bearded irises we planted a couple of years ago. Truth be told, I'd never been particularly drawn to this flower until I discovered these stunning varieties.
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A Booklover's Barcelona
I love to discover a city through its bookstores—the ones tucked-away in corners and the stories waiting on their shelves. In Barcelona, e
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An Afternoon at Ulysses Rare Books
One of my favorite places in Dublin is Ulysses Rare Books—a cozy, long-running antiquarian bookshop in the heart of the city with a focus on rare editions of 20th-c. Irish literature.
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The Art of Paper in Tuscany: My Favorite Stationery Shops
If you find joy in writing letters, filling journal pages, and wrapping gifts with care and intention, as I do, then these four Tuscan paperies are places you won’t want to miss on your next journey through Tuscany.
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The Irish Seaside
Irish countryside and seaside. Can’t decide which I adore more. The softness of the countryside with its rolling green hills stitched together into... -
A Charm Bracelet Keepsake from Florence
Tucked along one of the charming streets of Florence, we discovered a little jewelry shop that quickly became one of the sweetest memories of our trip.
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