<p>As prosaic as it sounds, an umbrella does allow us to step out into the changing world to seek out the hidden treasures of the season. I’ll be sharing a number of umbrella-related scenes today. May they inspire us to find beauty as the year ages and the landscape shifts more and more toward winter.</p>

Giving Thanks

Welcome to Idlewild Cottage, a quiet place where kindred spirits can linger together over a cup of tea, savoring all things lovely and cozy. My name is Julianna, and I’m delighted to have you. Each episode here at the cottage will center around a theme. That theme will be celebrated in a number of ways. Through literature, art, nature, and even some favorite movie scenes, we’ll cherish the sweet and simple things of life. So make yourself at home, and I’ll put the kettle on.