by Nancy Wesson Reprinted from The Austin Homesteader, 2003 They’re coming! Ready or not! In fact they all seem to be here at once – if you believe what you see in the department stores. Well before Halloween, I was seeing Christmas paraphernalia. There’s something unsettling and off-putting about seeing
by Nancy Wesson Reprinted from The Austin Homesteader, 2002 What do farm animals (sheep in particular) and Lavender Eye Pillows have in common? OK – they’re both fluffy. No that’s not it…… Sleep! They are both mentioned as possible remedies for insomnia. Counting sheep has never worked for
by Nancy Wesson Reprinted from The Austin Homesteader, 2002 This piece is a bit of a departure form the “tongue in cheek” fare you’ve received from me in the past, but it is no less authentic. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about this season – both in terms
by Nancy Wesson Reprinted from The Austin Homesteader, 2002 We are moving into spring here in Austin, a marvel replete with vistas of beautiful wildflowers and butterflies. If you’re new to Central Texas, what qualifies as Spring here are the few days between winter (75 degrees and below) and summer
by Nancy Wesson Reprinted from The Austin Homesteader, 2002 The garage. Just the mention of it brings groans, gasps and the rolling of eyes. Even the most fastidious people have been revealed to be closet-messies when it comes to the garage. In private consultations, people have been know to throw
by Nancy Wesson Reprinted from The Austin Homesteader, 2002 Ever find yourself muttering “Now – where DID I put those keys, screwdriver, car-proof of insurance (sorry officer I know I put it in a safe place …..). It’s like those squirrels! They spend half the summer and fall burying nuts
by Nancy Wesson Reprinted from The Austin Homesteader, 2001 The image to the left is a ZEN Garden, NOT a Feng Shui Garden. When folks ask me about Feng Shui and gardening, there seems to be some confusion about them being Zen gardens. The two couldn’t be more different. A
by Nancy Wesson Reprinted from The Austin Homesteader, 2001 I recently overheard a reporter laughingly describe a New York City boutique that that hired a Feng Shui Consultant to come in before opening day. He “hung a few crystals and mirrors around the place,” – and on the first day