A collection of things worth remembering-beautiful food, thoughtful gatherings, things made by hand, and the small bits of wonder hiding in ordinary days.

From the Journal
The Little House That Held Halloween

The Little House That Held Halloween

|Melissa Parsons
A little gingerbread house, nine peculiar friends, and a Halloween collection made with pieces of my heart. A story about childhood wonder, the beautiful mess of making things, finding joy...
A Wednesday Wedding Beneath the Full Moon

A Wednesday Wedding Beneath the Full Moon

|Melissa Mulford-Parsons
A little farm, a Wednesday in October, eight children, and a great big harvest moon. The story of our handmade wedding, the people who brought it to life, and the...
An Alpine Shortbread

An Alpine Shortbread

|Melissa Parsons
Inspired by a summer trip to Colorado, this simple shortbread became two flavors- Orange Cardamom Pine and Lavender Bergamot Honey. A recipe for bringing a little piece of a place...
The Strawberry Moon

The Strawberry Moon

|Melissa Parsons
Four summers of strawberries, moonlight, and a little family tradition inspired by Braiding Sweetgrass-a story about the unexpected way ordinary moments become the ones we keep.
Finding Wonder

Finding Wonder

|Melissa Parsons
Wonder is everywhere-in changing leaves, kitchen dancing, candlelit tables, and pockets full of tiny treasures. Sometimes we just have to remember to look.
The Art of Gathering

The Art of Gathering

|Melissa Parsons
Beautiful gatherings aren’t about perfect tables, or elaborate plans. They’re about making room for one another-and creating the little details that turn an ordinary day into a memory.