Articles by Megan Rathz

A day of beauty

Inspiration comes from all different places and is unique to everyone. I am so inspired by nature and flowers in particular. I love so many different flowers, but none quite…

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I never saw myself as a boy mom

I never saw myself as a boy mom. I always imagined having a little girl. I would picture myself picking out dresses for her, braiding her hair, and enjoying all-things-princess…


Noticing the remarkable

I have always enjoyed the change of seasons. There is something about this time of year that you can physically see the demeanor of people change. I feel more energized…


The journey of motherhood

The relationship between sisters is truly a dynamic one. There’s a quote by Marion C. Garretty that I’ve always loved because I feel it so perfectly captures the relationship of…


Dancing with fairies

I have always been drawn to fairy gardens, but never had one until this year. My daughter, Mary, is at the perfect age where her imagination is running wild and…


Anguish in the garden

We are in the midst of Holy Week, the most sacred and revered time in the Christian faith. We know that the sorrowful day of Good Friday is coming; the…


The land of misfit plants

I had a short list of items that I needed to pick up at the supermarket. I told myself I was going to get in and out, not pass go…


The old philodendron

What is an heirloom? It depends on whom you ask. Heirlooms hold value, but not always in the monetary way that one may think. The greatest value that may be…


Something purple for your desk

I will never forget the first time my husband sent me flowers. It has been over 11 years since the first time I was surprised at work with a bouquet…


The Waiting Place

We have reached the point of winter where the excitement and anticipation of the holidays have faded, many of us are waning on our New Year’s resolutions, and it feels…