It took me a while to find one, but I did. An outside shower at Palmilla. Located at the bottom of the stairs, right on the beach. Add this to the collection of plein air showers from yesterday...
Coastal Living My BFF Maureen informed me that they want an outside shower next to their spa and that her husband, was bound and determined to build one. They use their spa more than anyone I k...
Buenos Dias from Mexico. Another day in paradise with mi amor!
Thirty years ago, on Memorial Day weekend, we got married! At the time, we had Monday off and could take a little honeymoon to the Oregon Coast. It wasnt much of a honeymoon--we were back to w...
The climbing New Dawn rose is in all its glory right now. I planted one on each side of the arbor about 8 years ago, replacing a trumpet vine that could never compare to the beauty of this wonderful ...
It seems like its wedding season around here! So many of my friends have grown children getting married this summer and there are lots of engagement parties, bridal showers and rehearsal dinner...
Pottery Barn Ive never been a particularly organized person, but I aspire to be. Since the kitchen remodel, Ive been more motivated to finally organize our kitchen in a way that is functional and sty...
"Find things you love and build around them. Designers will be the first to tell you that theyd rather not start from scratch. Their best work is a combination of what you love and what they know...
Mothers Day weekend for us was spent de-winterizing Asti and preparing for the summer. Since we havent been there in weeks, the spiders, mice, lizards and dust had to go! So did the old, ...
Wishing you all a very Happy Mothers Day!
bhg Having an armoire in the bathroom, filled with stacks of towels and bath essentials is to me a luxury. I love how it brings a homey aesthetic to an otherwise utilitarian room. bhg If it is an ant...
House to Home Stainless steel became the surface to aspire to in kitchen design a few decades ago, causing those with white appliances to question whether they need to "upgrade" or wait it ou...
There is a lot to be said about the cost of education. To me, its priceless. On Saturday, our youngest child Alex graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor of Business Adminis...
Inspiring Interiors Putting everything back in the kitchen cupboards is a daunting task. Thats because Im determined not to put everything back the same way. So, Ive been looking for ins...
Sending you these pretty May blooms to say have a happy May Day!
Its my lucky day! Paul, at The Magical Christmas Wreath Company had a giveaway celebrating the Queens Diamond Jubilee, and I won! Thank you Paul! I cant wait for my package of goodies! B...
Thats right... Tuscan Style is now available online through The Meredith Store. So, if you couldnt find a copy earlier, nows your chance. Oh, and its even offered at a discount! Yo...
Now I know why I procrastinated about painting the kitchen. Its a big deal. Day one was just taping off and tenting. The painting contractors formed a barrier between the kitchen and family roo...
Once a year the Cecile Brunner roses growing on the fence are a riot of blooms. They looked extra glorious with the sun highlighting them this morning. I wish they bloomed longer, but alas, they bloo...
Water features in the garden, whether fountains or bird baths not only provide the sweet sound of a babbling brook... ...but its also a sure way to attract more birds as well. On our last antiquing t...
"Now that the lilacs are in bloom, She has a bowl of lilacs in her room." ~T.S. Eliot"Just now the lilac is in bloomAll before my little room." ~Rupert BrookeBoth T.S. Eliot and Ruper...
Today I bring you white! White flowers in the garden are my mainstay, and they are looking good right now.The first white "Iceberg" rose.I wish I could freeze my garden this time of year.It i...
Remember the excitement of finding a handwritten letter in the mailbox?Perhaps written by a loved one far away or a pen pal from another country?Id like to think those days arent over.In fact I long ...
Carmel is just as charming and quaint as I remember.It almost feels like we took a quick trip to Europe!I even spied a Welsh flag outside of one gallery!We spent all day Saturday exploring the nooks ...
Last weekend, we left no stone unturned as we moseyed from Santa Cruz to Carmel-By-The-Sea hunting for treasures and sightseeing. We hit estate sales, yard sales, antique malls and design stores.Im p...
Sometimes you just have to treat yourself! Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley was the perfect place to do so last weekend when Mr. A and I headed south on a spontaneous whim.We had no idea where we wou...
If youve been following this blog for long, you may know of my love of roses.Roses in the garden......roses on the drapes.Roses on plates, roses on pillows, even roses on tole trays!The list goes on ...
I used to have a large collection of tole trays. Over the years though, Ive narrowed the collection down to just a few that I cant part with.Most of them are in the laundry room because Im ambivalent...
What a glorious, spring day yesterday! We spent our Easter morning in the garden drinking coffee and enjoying the warm air, blossoms and sweet scent of the pink jasmine.Mr. A even brought out the cus...
"For I remember it is Easter morn,And life and love and peace are all new born."~Alice Freeman PalmerWishing you a beautiful Easter Day!
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