Sage Parnassus has a new home at sageparnassus.com! Come on in, take a look around, and rest a while. Everything is still here, just in a new format.* What do you think? I hope you like it.
To celebrate this move, I am having a giveaway! You can enter to win the PNEU student badge with the motto, “I am, I can, I ought, I will”. I will randomly choose the winners in one week so let your friends know, too. You can enter two ways – either by subscribing to Nancy’s Notes or by commenting on this post and telling me what you like about the new site or sharing a suggestion. (You can enter both places!) I would love it if you let your friends know, too!
The blog posts are now categorized in a more user-friendly format. Hopefully, I have made it easier for you to contact me, in addition to giving you the opportunity to sign up for Living Education Lessons notices, Living Education Retreat announcements, or to explore my private mentoring services. You might even find little gems hidden here and there if you look closely. I have plans to add many more things to help you with a living education!
Sharing about the Charlotte Mason philosophy has always been my passion, my heart, my one thing. Please enjoy reading through all the posts. I’ll admit, I loved going through everything and revisting all my friends. The posts really do chronicle my family’s journey with Charlotte Mason at every stage – from preschool to college.
Teaching from peace,
Nancy
*Yes, I know there are still some formatting issues, especially with older posts. Do let me know if there is something extremely amiss!
CONGRATULATIONS to Rebekah Dawson and Beth Ann Boyd – winners of the student badges!
Gabrielle Cooper says
Is the badge available for purchase?
sageparnassus says
Not at this time! Watch Riverbend Press to see if they come back in stock.
L says
Nancy! I just understood the new logo — L’Umile Pianta!!!
sageparnassus says
Yes! That’s exactly it, Lovejoy!
Warmly,
Nancy
Cristina says
Everything looks so clean and fresh!
Beth Ann says
I always enjoy reading your blog and come away with some tidbit. I love your tags and categories as it makes searching for particular help very easy!
Donna Owen says
Beautiful….encouraging…helpful…inspiring.
Grateful.
Celeste says
There’s something beautiful about you, Nancy and it shows through on your blog. Peace.
The order and life giving posts are so helpful. I can’t wait to follow along and read more!
Mary in CO says
I’ve only been following your blog for a few months, but the update is lovely and serene. The layout is inviting and very user-friendly. Since meeting you at CMER in Colorado last weekend, I can see that the website so beautifully fits who you are as a person. I am looking forward to spending more time on the website and continuing my living education and sharing that with my children.
Jessica says
I think the blog looks great! It is simple and easy to find what you need!
Celeste says
A beautiful new look! I love the clear and peaceful tone of the colorway and design.
Katie Jensen says
OH my goodness! What a change! It’s beautiful! I love all the easy to find tabs along the right side of the page. Very user friendly. Thank you for all the time you put into helping so many parents in providing a living education for their children!
Natasha says
It’s lovely, Nancy. Congratulations! 🙂 It’s very restful place to visit.
Jennifer says
It’s beautiful. I love the colors and the fonts. ?
Sarah Smith-Tucker says
I agree with everything everyone else has said. And I do really appreciate how much more user friendly it is. It’s so much easier to see and navigate all of the opportunities for growing into this method that you are a part of. Thank you!
Aimee says
It’s beautifully simple! What a refreshing, restful site you have created, Nancy. I love how easy it is to go to a category. I look forward to exploring!
Heather says
I think the site looks great! Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us!
Teresa Ko says
Your site is lovely! I love the colors and every single font! It’s a very clean and polished look. Well done, Nancy!
Sheila says
Oops! My previous comment was supposed to have an exclamation point at the end of the last sentence instead of a @…I hit the wrong key. 🙁
Sheila says
And the next to the last sentence needs a question mark! 🙂
Sheila says
What a lovely new website/blog site, Nancy! Thank you for the time you take to have this spot so we can visit and learn more from your wealth of wisdom about Charlotte Mason’s education philosophy, and well, her philosophy for life, for living! I have to continue exploring so I can find all your gems. I have not yet located your list of favorite CM links and resources. I love referring to that list because you are so good at sending CM moms to the best places and resources. If you have the time would you mind letting me know where to find that list of links/resources because I know you said everything is still here, just a new look. Anyway, how beautiful (but your site has always been so lovely)@
sageparnassus says
Thank you, Sheila! I will eventually get those links and things up on the “How to Begin” tab under “Favorites”. That is actually the only page that is unfinished right now. After my speaking in Baltimore next week, I plan to devote more time to it.
Sheila says
Sounds great, Nancy! Have a fantastic time in Baltimore!
Sabina says
Yes it is much easier to maneuver with my phone.
Julie says
The new website is lovely!
Mary says
Looks beautiful! Love the new look
BARBARA RILEY says
I really like the look of the site! I am excited to go clicking away and searching it all out!
Cosette says
Your new site is lovely! I particularly like the Favorites section and how easily I can look at each topic. It was a good reminder of resources as I head into Year 4 with my daighter!
Tara says
Nancy,
I loved your blog before the remodel and it is even more calming now. It also seems easier to navigate. It is wonderful to have a place to go for direction when I feel overwhelmed.
Tara
Lauren Fee says
Lovely new site Nancy. Looking forward to staying connected via your blog and website. We met at the CM West Conference in Seattle. I am new to CM and hearing from you at the conference was so inspiring. Thanks for your work.
Lori says
I love that you made it possible to browse by category! I have not had a chance to explore further, but look forward to doing so. It was a pleasure to cross your path again in CO. May you have another unforgettable adventure at Ambleside this year!
Lila Stiff says
What a beauty of a site! I”m sure it’s the product of so much labor, but it has such a restful ambiance to it, and I love how it reflects (what you’ve mentioned about) your brick-and-mortar house!
sageparnassus says
It sure was a lot of work, Lila, but worth it, I think. Thank you for your comments!
Katie S. says
It’s just beautiful! I love all the thoughtful details on the new site, that connect back to Miss Mason. I also think the ‘favorites’ tab and search box will be very helpful. It looks great!
sageparnassus says
I appreciate your comments, Katie!
Heather says
I love the “look and feel” of this site. Of course, I loved the way it used to be also. This just seems so fresh and clean in comparison. Well done!
sageparnassus says
Thank you, Heather!
Rebecca says
The new site looks open and welcoming – like a home should be. Can’t wait to dig in further once my kiddos are healthy.
sageparnassus says
Oh, my, yes – get well soon!
Jen Richard says
It is beautiful! Thanks for all the work you do and share. It is relevant and encouraging!
sageparnassus says
Thanks for commenting, Jen!
Cheryl Anderson says
Nancy, The new website is so beautiful and peaceful. I am going to love spending time here absorbing your gentle wisdom. The site is pleasing and easy to navigate. Congratulations!
sageparnassus says
Thank you, Cheryl!
Sarah says
ITs peaceful and beautiful!
sageparnassus says
Thanks, Sarah!
Susan says
Your website is beautiful. It feels like a mini retreat. Such great organization and peaceful design.
sageparnassus says
I appreciate your comment so much! Thank you, Susan.
Keisha says
Your new blog is so beautiful!!! It seems more like I’m flipping through the pages of your journal that you have kept over the years rather than clicking through the posts of your blog. Peace ~ Beauty ~ Truth ~ Goodness
sageparnassus says
I love the way you describe my posts! Thank you!
mks says
It is lovely! I’m finding it so much easier to navigate. Thanks for all you do!
sageparnassus says
Wonderful!
Jinky says
So peaceful,calming and inviting.Makes me want to explore more..Thanking God for a mom like you who is so generous to share her knowledge with us.God bless you always.
Jinky
sageparnassus says
God bless you, too! Thank you for your kind words.
Teri says
I love how beautiful the new blog is, Nancy!
sageparnassus says
Thanks, Teri!
Amy Harter says
Your color scheme and margins are pleasant to the eye. Love it!
sageparnassus says
Thanks, Amy!
wendy says
Your new site is lovely! Well organized and beautiful! Your blog is a place I come to often when I need advice in areas of my home school. Thank you!
sageparnassus says
That warms my heart, Wendy!
Catie says
Love the new look!
sageparnassus says
Thanks, Catie!
Samantha says
There is definitely a feel of peacefulness…just what a Momma needs for her moments of refreshing….thanks!
sageparnassus says
Wonderful! Thank you!
Betsy says
It is lovely!
(Not sure why it’s in all caps…?)
I know how much work goes into a website overhaul—enjoy the fruits of your labors!
sageparnassus says
Thank you, Betsy! The all caps issue has been resolved!
Rhebeka says
Thank you so much for all of The work you have put into this! What a blessing you are.
sageparnassus says
Thank you, Rhebeka!
Stacie Bean says
NanCy, Simple and beautifUl, as always!! I love The new look., Though I’m having the all-caps issuE as well; be assured, i’m Not typing that WaY intentionally. I can’t wait to explore the new site deeply! I’ve missed meeting with you regularly fOr LEL and can’t wait to participate in another season— hopefully Very soon. Blessings!!
sageparnassus says
Indeed, I am trying to solve that little issue of all caps. I miss you, too! Yes, I hope to get a new season up and running this spring.
Heather Suemnicht says
It’s beautuful Nancy! Congratulations! I’m browsing around on the blog with my phone and it seems very easy to navigate through. I agree with what others have said, it has a very reFreshing and peaceful feel to it.
sageparnassus says
Thank you, Heather! That means a lot to me!
Stephanie B says
Congrats! I know it took a lot of hard work to get this up and running. Looks good!
sageparnassus says
Yes, much more work than I expected! Thank you!
Jennifer D Swearingen says
aloha Nancy,
Love the new cleaner look–less cluttered and the colors are soothing! I look forward to spending many happy hours here gleaning from you!
Jennifer
sageparnassus says
Thank you, Jennifer!
Stacey says
Looking good, Nancy! I’m on the mobile version and I love the placement of the navigation menu — very accessible and easy to spot.
However, now that I’m typing this comment (again, on my phone), I can see it is typing it all in capitals. I’m not sure if it will stay that way when it posts (I hope not!). But it’s very…well, honestly, it’s annoying, lol. It makes me feel like I’m yelling at you, which of course I’m not, plus it detracts from the calming quality of the rest of the interface. This seems to be unique to your site as I’ve never had this happen elsewhere.
But otherwise, I love it!
(And in case this does post in all caps, let it be known that I did not type it that way. Ha!)
sageparnassus says
Thanks, Stacey! Yes, I need to figure out that little bug. I agree, it’s annoying. But no, it doesn’t show up that way.
Emera says
I’ve been following your blog for about a year now. I love the changes! It is lovely to look at, and infused with more personality. I so love hearing all about your homeschool name, and the symbol and motto you use. We’re still trying to come up with our own 🙂 looking forward to revisiting your blog posts!
sageparnassus says
I love your observation – “infused with more personality”! Thank you!
Lovejoy says
Hi, Nancy! What a great new look for your blog. I like thAt I can scroll through the home page quickly to see if I’ve missed any posts. IT Seems quite simple to navigate, so I’m looking forward to digging through your older posts! Thanks so much for sharing the wisdom you’ve gained over your years of experience with CharlottE Mason education so generously with all of your readers.
sageparnassus says
Thanks so much, Lovejoy!
Ashley says
I love how simple and clean the new site is. I love how easy it is to read old posts by topic.
sageparnassus says
Thank you, Ashley!
Rachel says
Lovely! It all looks so calm and inviting! Did you Do the watercolour of the reeds?
sageparnassus says
I wish! No, the talented Lauren pace made it for me.
Amy Harbach says
Dearest Nancy,
The remodeling is beautiful, and very intuitive. Love it. It feels organized and accessible – and like it’s always been like this or should have been like this. (Because I already don’t remember what it was like yesterday.) I look forward to perusing all of your links and visiting often. ❤️
sageparnassus says
Thank you, Amy! That’s the best compliment!
Alana says
I am excited to browse all the categories –> that will make it easier to search for a specific CM topic!
I’ve clicked on a few, like “Narration” and I’m assuming that the newer, more recent blog posts come up first, then the older ones are last. I think it would be helpful to have the date stamped at the top of the blog post.
sageparnassus says
Yes, Alana, the latest posts will always show up first! Great suggestion, too.
Allison says
Hi Nancy, love the new look. Been following the old bl9g for a while. Thanks for SUch wonderful contributions to the CM community.
sageparnassus says
You are too sweet, Allison! Thank you.
Katrina says
Looks great! I love how you’ve categorized things- it will definitely be easier to find past posts now! 🙂
sageparnassus says
So glad you like it, katrina!
Amy Vande Hei says
Wonderful new home, Nancy! Congrats on the remodel! 😉 Bless you in all your endeavors. Thank you so much for continuing to share your wisdom about Charlotte Mason. <3
sageparnassus says
Thanks, Amy! Right back at you, too!
Dianna says
Nancy, this all looks beautiful! Peaceful is the word that comes to mind.
sageparnassus says
Perfect! That was what I was aiming for. Thank you!
Andrea says
Hi Nancy! I am a new blog reader so can’t make any Comparisons, but I think this is an absolutely beautiful Site! We met this weekend at the CMER in Colorado and you were so inspiring and helpful Both spiritually and practicLly. I look forward to catching up on old posts and reading more of your wisdom.
sageparnassus says
Thank you, Andrea! It was great meeting you, too. Colorado is a beautiful place!