Our stories today center around the Inn by the lake and a busy summer day for the Innkeeper.

Our stories today get you out of the house in the warm summer weather

Our stories today take you through the fruit orchards on the edge of town, to a sunny spot on the back porch, and eventually to dreamland after a good, quiet day.

Our stories today lean into the romance and sentimental feelings of the summer.

Our stories today follow three separate villagers through a summer day to see how they spend it.

Our stories today take us to one of the most popular spots in the Village, the Inn.

Our stories today celebrate the joys of summer, weaving together tales of two neighboring narrators enjoying the changing weather from their porches, sharing the warmth of summer squash, and finding comfort in each other's lighted windows during winter.

Our stories today have a bit of magic in them. Whether it is the mundane sort, like minnows swimming in schools beside the shore, or the more unexplainable type, like millions of fireflies blinking in unison.

Our stories today focus on finding the perfect gift for special occasions and letting imagination guide the way.

Today's stories explore the delights of late spring and early summer, all set in a shared universe with recurring narrators and intertwined storylines.

Our stories today are about the joy of imagination and the creative ways people can add magic into life.

Our stories today wind through sunny spring days

Our stories today follow two women, one as she learns new things and the other as she resides in a frame, looking over one shoulder, with a book in her hands. We’ll start with the exciting arrival of the community ed catalogue in Back to School. Then we’ll step into the studio to clear away years of dust and soot in Restoration. Finally, we’ll apply the finishing coat of varnish and consider all we have learned along the way in the Lady in the Painting.

Our stories today highlight some of the loveliest simple pleasures of the spring. A walk, a road trip, a day in the garden. We’ll start with one of my all-time favorite stories and one that inspired me to write a whole book (coming soon!). It’s called Old Houses and if you’ve ever walked through a neighborhood and wondered about the stories of the houses you see, the people who have lived there, it is for you. Then we’ll load up the car and head out to The Hideaway for some time at the Cabin. Finally, we’ll gather our trowels and seed packets and pace out the garden in Spring at the Allotment.

We’ll start with Crumb Comes Home and see how his first few months after being adopted went; spoiler alert: they went great! Then we’ll clip on his leash and head out in Dog Walk to sniff the spring scents and enjoy the sunshine. Finally, we’ll meet the rescue animals at the farm sanctuary, spend quality time with the donkeys, and feed the goats in The Weathervane.

Our Stories today bring together some favorite rites of Spring: splashing through puddles, opening the doors, letting the fresh air in, and tasting the flavors of the new season.

Our stories today are about family coming together, one member at a time, as they’re found and recognized.

Our stories today revel in the feeling of freshness that comes with Spring. We’ll start with a plan to reset for the equinox with a drive to see the sun come up in Begin Again. Then we’ll pack away the mittens and snow boots and reclaim a calm and orderly space with some spring cleaning in First This, Then That. Finally, we’ll daydream about journeys, rain storms, and the quiet magic of the natural world in Touchstone.

Join us on a journey through poignant memories and meaningful moments in places like The Teashop, where friendships bloom, the Jewelry Box, where treasures await, and Hyacinths, where sweetness is shared. Experience the nostalgia and warmth as we reminisce on the small acts that shape us, both literally and metaphorically.

Our stories today are set on the edge of winter when you might need a bit more light and encouragement to get through to Spring. We’ll dip into some sweet nostalgia and warm blankets in Keepsake. Then we’ll venture out in Fog and Light, where a few stops downtown and the scent of orchids help lift a heavy heart. Finally, we’ll gather with friends in Supper Club and tie on an apron to share in family recipes and the simple joy of home-cooked food.