I like ... slowlovelife

During a recent purge of the bag-lady room I recycled a bunch of magazines, but not before I ripped out and saved some of my favorite columns written by Dominique Browning. I also had to keep a few copies, including a special garden issue from 2000 and the final edition in November 2007.

I love magazines. Especially those with beautiful photography, great design and well-edited features. Which is why, when House & Garden folded in 2007, I was really disappointed. It was full of gorgeous homes and gardens, the likes of which I probably never would visit. They were way too rich for my blood, but I loved the peeks into the lives of the homeowners and garden-makers the magazine showcased. But what I really loved was editor Dominique Browning's column. It was smart and beautifully written and touched on topics I cared about. I often said that even if the rest of the magazine disappointed (it never did) I would subscribe to House & Garden just for her column.

So I was happy to rediscover Browning and her blog at slowlovelife. I read about her job loss here and found much in common with her experience. Her work inspires me; maybe it will inspire you, too.