What could a girl from a tiny little island in eastern Canada possibly have in common with a girl growing up over 4,500 miles away in the desert mountains of Wyoming? Once upon a time a mutual friend introduced me to Anne of Green Gables, and I’ve never been the same. The Magic of Words […]
I’ve been reflecting lately on the twists and turns that my life has taken over the years. I’ve been thinking of the beautiful bends in the river – the valleys that were hidden just around a corner, and the unexpected falls that seemed terrifying at the time, but brought me to peaceful places that changed […]
This is one of my favorite photos of one of my favorite stretches of my walk to work in the mornings. This quiet little stairway in the side of the hill is lovely, it’s true. More than that, I treasure this peaceful time and place for reflection and prayer in the morning. It’s a very […]
Gardening may be one of the most romanticized hard-labor activities in literature. There truly is something enchanting in the alchemy that combines soil and water and tiny little seeds to create marigolds, daisies and hollyhocks. And homegrown tomatoes. I used to think that the heady scents and delicious flavors of a garden were magical in spite […]
The world is such a beautiful place! Some lucky people explore as many nooks and crannies as they can – soaking up cultures and languages and adventures wherever they go. Homebodies (like me) may explore new places through photos and books and travel blogs. However we choose to experience the world, I think we often forget […]
The summer is waning and autumn is finally tiptoeing in. The pleasant canyon breeze makes my morning walk to work so much cheerier. Is there anything quite as delightful as the scent of the ripening concord grapes hanging from the backyard pergola, or the flavor of sun-ripened garden tomatoes? Welcome, Autumn. I’ve missed you. Of course, […]
One of my very favorite things about my husband is his ability to build things. He doesn’t just build them, he takes my little ideas and makes them into something truly great, both in genius and proportion. This particular project was his answer to my plea for a raised garden bed in our backyard vegetable […]
This week I had the opportunity to spend some time camping and hiking out in the middle of Wyoming. There were so many beautiful moments, but one of my favorites was standing with my eyes closed, face to the gentle breeze, just breathing in the clean, cool, sagebrush-scented air. I had forgotten how wonderful that can […]
Hi! I’m Barbara Anne Williams, a designer and illustrator living in the Rocky Mountains of Northern Utah. I find inspiration in the beauty of nature, the scent of old books, and the kindness of everyday heroes.
