Home — L. Raine

L.Raine is a writer living in middle North Carolina in a small cottage. Here you find a blend of art, faith, and travel — with a bent toward whimsy.

15 Magical Moments I got to "Feel" in New York City

Feb 5

Feb 5 15 Magical Moments I got to "Feel" in New York City

A Cure for Bad Self-Image: What to Do When You Hate Your Body

Jan 29

Jan 29 A Cure for Bad Self-Image: What to Do When You Hate Your Body

Morning Stroll inWest Village, Manhattan

Jan 22

Jan 22 Morning Stroll inWest Village, Manhattan

How to Set Yourself up for Success in the New Year

Jan 15

Jan 15 How to Set Yourself up for Success in the New Year

A Christmas Eve Cocktail of Style

Jan 8

Jan 8 A Christmas Eve Cocktail of Style

Creating a Human, Approachable Style

Jan 1

Jan 1 Creating a Human, Approachable Style

The Magic of New York City at Christmastime & a White Birthday

Dec 25

Dec 25 The Magic of New York City at Christmastime & a White Birthday

The Danger of Squelching Creativity & Beauty in Style

Dec 18

Dec 18 The Danger of Squelching Creativity & Beauty in Style

A Velvet Ribbon, Saturday Morning & the Magic of Style

Dec 10

Dec 10 A Velvet Ribbon, Saturday Morning & the Magic of Style

Freedom for Personal Style after Leaving a Plain Church

Dec 4

Dec 4 Freedom for Personal Style after Leaving a Plain Church

Why You Should take an Autumn walk in Asheville, NC

Nov 30

Nov 30 Why You Should take an Autumn walk in Asheville, NC

Being Noticed: The Art of Accepting a Compliment

Nov 20

Nov 20 Being Noticed: The Art of Accepting a Compliment

Autumn Ramble in a Graveyard

Nov 13

Nov 13 Autumn Ramble in a Graveyard

8 [Mostly Not Free] Things You Should Do in Bergen, Norway

Nov 9

Nov 9 8 [Mostly Not Free] Things You Should Do in Bergen, Norway

Noticing People: the Art of Giving Compliments

Nov 6

Nov 6 Noticing People: the Art of Giving Compliments

Introverting Like a Boss: Honesty is Key

Nov 1

Nov 1 Introverting Like a Boss: Honesty is Key

My List of Favorite Things for a Rainy Day

Oct 30

Oct 30 My List of Favorite Things for a Rainy Day

What to Do When Plans Fail and We Become Sick at Heart

Oct 23

Oct 23 What to Do When Plans Fail and We Become Sick at Heart

Train Ride from Oslo to Bergen, Norway

Oct 19

Oct 19 Train Ride from Oslo to Bergen, Norway

Be Still, The Glory of the Lord is Near

Oct 16

Oct 16 Be Still, The Glory of the Lord is Near