Sometimes I just need to stop and smell the roses. Or, in this case appreciate the beautiful things I have surrounding me. My God, my family, my friends. Stop, admire and find gratitude. Look around ...
I did this project in November and loved it. I had posted it on the site, but not many of you got to see it. Here is one of my favorite posts. Enjoy! I guess you never really know whats … Conti...
Brad and I came across this backgammon board while we were helping Mary clear out her garage. Instead of sending it off to the garage sale, we set it aside with the intention play. I really love the ...
We had a great Memorial Day with friends at the beach. You can’t sit at the beach all day without a little something to munch on. So, I made these heirloom mozzarella sandwiches. They were deli...
They were called. They went. They gave their lives… Never forget and God bless.
Farmers Market, Rancho Santa Fe, California. This is one of my favorite Farmers Markets and probably the one I go to the most. It’s in my neighborhood, but besides that, I can rely on seeing so...
I do love my time alone with my magazines. Some of my favorite recipes come from inspiration withing the pages I thump through. Coastal Living is always a perfect read for a sunny California day. Thi...
{Does this dress make my butt look big?} Hello Lovies! I’m sorry I have gone missing. It turns out, I’m completely human. Life is not always easy and sometimes it brings on more than you ...
Texture rope and twine. There is something so raw and organic about having a touch of texture. It has a warmth to it. Kind of random, yet welcoming. I love the combination of a crisp white slip cover...
When we helped Mary go through things for her move, we came upon a lot of really cool old books. Some have value, some not so much. What I find really cool about them is the yellowing of the pages &#...
I subscribe to the idea that presentation is everything. So, I always try to wrap a pretty package when ever I’m giving something from me. I put this together for Mary on Mother’s Day. En...
I love lasagne. In fact, I love all things pasta. This is a switch up on the traditional pan lasagne. I like these for several reasons. One, you don’t have to brake the bank with enough ingredi...
What a beautiful Mother’s Day weekend. It was perfect! Tennis as usual with Brad. The celebratory margarita after we play, family gathering and a beautiful day for Mary and I. Love is all you n...
{Beautiful silver tray from Bon Bon} Mother’s Day is Sunday. Here are a few gift ideas based on my thoughts. I know that I am always nesting. So, I think all women love small gifts like candles...
I’m just a little behind schedule today. I had a great day with many work commitments that include the unexpected car trouble. So, I’m just getting home and hi ho, hi ho a glass of Chardo...
We have just finished up the details of moving Brads Mom Mary and all her amazing treasures. A few items did not survive time without a little damage. This magnifying glass pendent lost its chain yea...
Simply the best cupcake on Earth! This is a Paula Deen recipe, ramped up with local San Diego strawberries, pureed and frozen every March. I always keep the puree and on hand. I make it up in batches...
We had a great weekend. Dinner out two nights in a row. Beautiful sunsets, amazing full moons, great beach weather, perfect tennis conditions, a little cinco fun and so much more ahead. Mother’...
Love to staycation with Brad at every opportunity. When we really can’t make plans to get out of town we stay at one of our local resorts. Last weekend we had hoped to staycation at the Park Hy...
Red has always been one of my favorite colors. At one stage of my life, my entire home was red. This included the red kitchen cabinets, red Pierre Deux bedding, red cherry Mary Engelbreit nursery for...
Yes, even Penelope has a spa day at Rancho Solana Pet Spa. All girls deserve one. Penelope, Clyde and Murphy are members of our family. It’s important to our family that they are treated with t...
We recently helped our beautiful Mary get ready for a move to a smaller place. Wow, the treasures she keeps. Her vibrant amazing life unfolding in front of us with the evidence of memories tucked awa...
I almost always keep Pillsbury biscuits on hand. They are an amazing short cut to making a quick grab and run bite in the mornings. Not for me so much, but for the kids. Well, not really kids, but wh...
I know, it’s just a rose. However, this rose is to big and gorgeous to imagine! I set Penelope next to it to give you an idea of how big this rose really is. So, you get an idea … Continu...
My sweet little treasures greet me everyday. I want to share them with you. The vintage bling up above and the two photos below are my Grandmothers. She was a complete kick in the pants until the day...
Sometimes changing one small detail can make things feel new and fresh again. I recently made a few minor changes to one of our bathrooms to freshen up the space while it awaits a total make over. Th...
Sometimes a beautiful table is about using what you have. I always have lemons and a water pitcher serves as a great vase for fresh flowers. Scatter the color around the table to make the setting pop...
This Halibut Steak dinner with roasted new potato’s always looks like so much work, but it’s crazy easy! Check out the recipe below, let me know if you are going to try it. I want to hea...
Well, as always all good things must come to an end. Monday is looming and I’m now into preparing my life for the upcoming week. Brad juice cleansed all week, so Friday we stayed home. Satu...
We do love our steak. West Steak and Seafood in Carlsbad is a top contender for the best steak in North County. Brad even said, “this may be the best steak I have ever had”! I know, ...
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