I’m being mindful to enjoy the scents of summer. Some of my favorites that can be experienced right now are the smell of the ocean and salt air (now that it’s warm enough to venture to the beach!); the smell of freshly cut grass after my neighbor kid mows my lawns; the way a warm…
My new outdoor living room, and favorite place to be in the evenings I’m peeking at the weather for the rest of the United States, wondering what it’s like for my friends enjoying a beautiful sunny 75 degree day in San Diego, for my friends in Dallas where it’s hitting 95, and sympathizing with my…
I’ve taken down all my winter decorations, and right now I’m enjoying my relatively clutter-free, minimally decorated house. Still, the pull of those lovely pastel yellows, pinks, blues and greens is calling to me. I’m slowly beginning to decorate for Spring. This lantern and rananculus grouping at my front door is the first thing I’ve…
Camping LED Lantern, on Amazon Tonight I’m taking a class on chocolate truffle making, so my project for the day will have to be very quick. The class runs from 6:30 to 9:30 and I’m sure when I get home I’ll be tired from all the new tasty things I learned. So, I’m shooting for…
Retro Appliances Salt & Pepper Shakers, on Amazon Today is our last day of kitchen organization! Yahoo! After tonight, we’ll be all ready to throw holiday parties, bake yummy autumn treats, cook comfort foods, and entertain our honored guests. From here onwards, we just have to maintain our kitchens in good condition, consistently put items…