On our recent trip to Acadia, I wanted a souvenir. Not one that would be ordinary though. One that I could use, something functional. I found a hand-bound leather journal and my expectations soared. It is...
The newest beautification to my life comes in the form of a gratin dish. I know, bizarre. Every year we host Thanksgiving dinner and every year I make an Onion Gratin. It is a rich and beautiful dish, but...
There is little comparison between homemade chicken stock and store-bought. There is a time investment at the front end that is daunting for some, but it is a fabulous way to use every part of your likely...
Week 18 of Journal 52 asked us to be inspired by purple in honor of Prince. It’s not that I didn’t really like Prince or think that he didn’t deserve honors, but I felt awkward about it and...
Each year, Corning, NY plays host to its own street festival in honor of its prime commodity: glass. This year marks the fifth iteration of GlassFest and while I haven’t attended in a couple of years...
I remember a time in my late teens when I was as idealistic as I was naive and everything I did moved toward the most simple life possible. There are parts of me that continue to yearn for this misty...
Merry Christmas Morning! I gave myself an early present to go with some items I put on my wish list and bought a Craftsy course on sketching landscapes in pen, ink and watercolor. I must say that I’m...
Today marks one year since my first post on omniasubsole! My partner was the impetus for creating this blog, and remains a great support. He saw the interesting things I was doing, thought others might be...