Some seasons of life quietly pull you inward. You simplify, let go of what wasn’t really you, and come back to what matters most. That’s exactly what happened here. Thimble & Tansy kept calling me home — and I’m back.
Cooking for just yourself or a smaller household doesn’t mean settling for boring meals. Learn how to create simple, satisfying dishes that fit your life.
When choosing a name for this space, I wanted something that spoke to my love of needle arts and gardening—two things that have been a part of my life for decades. Thimble & Tansy came together naturally, representing both of these passions and the beauty of a handmade life. The Thimble: A Symbol of Craft and Tradition … Read more
For most of my life, I lived for others—my husband, my son, my job, my parents, and sometimes even my siblings. Like many women of my generation, I was taught to put my needs last. My mother’s views on life shaped much of my early choices. She encouraged me to go to college—not to build … Read more