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Sunday Letter: June 2024

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Dear Sunday Letter friends:

Oops—my Sunday Letter for June is quite tardy. My goal is to post on the first Sunday of each month, but last Sunday I was traveling back from Austin after a whirlwind weekend. We went to celebrate our daughter, Kelsey, who was an Austin Under 40 Finalist.

What an honor to be nominated❣
What an honor to be her mother❣

All the accomplished and inspirational nominees give me hope for the future.

You know what? It’s been a minute since I attended a black-tie event, and that was fun too. For real, if i’m not writing, I’m working (aka, playing) in the garden. The garden has been my natural habitat for many moons, as evidenced in the first picture. ✨

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Sunday Letter: 12.11.22

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Sunday Letter

Dear Sunday Letter friends—

Reminder: two weeks ’til Christmas! 🎉

There’s no denying it at our house. We are in full Christmas mode with our tree up, amaryllis bulbs growing, poinsettias here and there, and yes, the stockings are quietly hanging by the fireplace.

AND in three short weeks, we will be greeting a brand new year. 🎆

It’s hard to believe since yesterday was Halloween, wasn’t it?

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Grapefruit Vanilla Shortbread

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Grapefruit Vanilla Shortbread

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Stop whatever you are doing and feast your eyes on this Grapefruit Vanilla Shortbread. I’m here to tell you this is the most fabulous dessert I’ve ever made.

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