We are delighted to welcome back guest writer Patricia Patnode. Today she writes of how a well-set table can make you feel like you have a well-ordered life. A few extra steps are a small way to put love into the everyday.

An unexpected treasure prompts a meditative art study from Denise spurned by the fascinating life and work of Fritz Uhde.

We are delighted to welcome to our blog guest writer Patricia Patnode. She writes today of reconsidering the ritual of dusting off the good dishes on holidays and why instead we should bring them into our everyday.

Denise interviews a few good dads, and the insights she gleans are deep and wonderful. This is worth sharing with the dads you love.

A continuation of the conversation on the Catholic Home Economy filled with practical tips on how to rekindle our sense of place and family culture.

The decreasing presence of the phrase "home economy" from the modern lexicon does not reflect the diminished need for the family's focus on the work of the home. In reality, it highlights the increasing need for the discussion of this important work in the public square.

Guest writer Maria Khell takes us on a charming tour of various lovely literary homes.

A tried and true pie crust recipe that always turns out was trumped by another tried and true, but simpler pie crust recipe that also always turns out. The simplicity of this dough will have you making it every week!