Welcome to Field Notes from
Bringing Inspiration Home.
Observations & reflections from life at home and on the road.
I’ve never liked the word blog. Even after 20 years, it still grates on me. It’s always reminded me of blob—a word that feels like the antithesis of anything thoughtful or beautiful. Journal never quite fit either. Too private. Too casual.
But over the years, I’ve gathered plenty of what I would call field notes—and field notes are meant to be shared, if they’re at all useful. From here on in, my blog posts will be known as field notes: observations and reflections collected from my travels, Cotswolds retreats, and the rhythms of life at home.
I hope you’ll find something here in these field notes that invites you to bring inspiration home.
Why the Cotswolds are having a Moment
Photo Series I: Cotswolds Fall 2025
A new photo series featuring collections of film photos from my life at home and explorations further afield. A place where photographs can be enjoyed in an uncluttered space. This collection includes photographs from my 2026 fall trip to the Cotswolds where I was leading a Women’s Walking Retreat.
No Cock-a-Doo!
Our quasi-accidental entry into the realm of chicken farming in the suburbs of San Francisco. Follow along for the ride!
Field Notes: March 2026 — Finding Stillness After the Storm
First Time in the Cotswolds? Read This Before You Book Anything
Cotswolds Journal Series: Quest for a Countryside Vending Machine
The Year I Decided to Go Grey
Slowing Down for the Season Ahead
Exploring English Settlements: Hamlets, Villages, Towns & Cities in the Cotswolds
Why I Keep Coming Back to the Cotswolds
Valentine's Day Reflections
February is the New January
What to do with all that Halloween Candy?
Reflections on our 8th Year of Homeschooling
Finding Margin on Mondays
The Ultimate 'Slow Down' Checklist
Selling My Kids on Sustainable Shopping
3 Steps to a Less Stressful School Year
3 Ways to Develop Your Intuition

