Patina & Purl

Currently, Solo is insisting upon a game of fetch. He keeps dropping his ball at my feet, blinking up at me with those big gold eyes. Goofy ...

During the high heat of summer, you can count on two things to be served at my family's table: garden-fresh tomato sandwiches and homema...

Recently, Apartment Therapy revved up its 2014 Small Cool Contest . I've been dying to submit our house to this contest but have deci...

Like every other American, Mark and I spent the long Memorial Day weekend enjoying some time outdoors soaking up sun and grilling with frien...

Every Thursday, Frederick hosts a live music event called Alive at Five .  It's held at lovely Carroll Creek Park in an small amphitheat...

"So often we hand out kindness like it's in short supply when, in actuality, it's limitless."  Recent events hav...

Last year, our neighbor offered to build us a flower bed. With a mind for conservation, he has renovated his own home with sustainable and g...