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I had a free day yesterday. So what did I do? I spent the day making crafts and it was the best day ever. So why do I love crafts so much? I love crafts because I love making things and gifting them from my heart. I have quite a history of making crafts which…
Last week our family was in town and we had the most incredible time at our Ventura California Beach House! Our house has been under renovation for over a year so it had been quite a while since we were all together at the beach house. Until last weekend. We just spent eight days together…
Our family summer vacation has arrived are we really are enjoying our Ventura Beach House! The remodel was so worth it! I have always said that you need to put a date on the calendar with a big event if you want to get your house looking its best. All of the last-minute details, including…
Things are good and even getting better. Last week I visited my kids and grandson. And in a week we have our first family gathering in Ventura! The beach house is ready and I have stocked up on everything I need for my grandson’s visit. This is the first time our entire family will be…
I love to cook salmon, whether we are entertaining or preparing a weeknight dinner. Today I am sharing my five best salmon and rice recipes! I enjoy cooking salmon and rice recipes because they taste amazing and are so easy to make. Salmon can be prepared with cooking methods such as baking, grilling, smoking, or…
Well, we survived the move-in day at the Ventura beach house. I have so much to share, mostly good but some not so good, and lots of pictures too! When we packed the house back in April 2022, I packed everything. In hindsight, I probably should have donated about half of our stuff, because half…
I am perhaps the biggest fan of Martha Stewart, but for the first time, I disagree with her about my white farmhouse kitchen. Recently Martha shared an article about kitchen trends that have had their time in the spotlight but are now ready to be retired. As a renowned lifestyle expert and home decor guru,…
More progress and today I am going to share a beach house tour of our kitchen, the office/5th bedroom, and the new 3rd-floor deck. The beach house isn’t done but we are getting close. It is so much fun to finally share progress on the beach house. We had a long delay and then the…
I love to make gifts for neighbors and friends to spread Christmas cheer. Just a little something to say I care and I am thinking of them. Holiday gift-giving does not need to be stressful. I like to keep things simple and thoughtful and give gifts that I would like to receive. Season 2 Volume…
I get asked all of the time if I have a plan when it comes to decorating our home with my vintage Christmas decor. What do you think? Let’s just say I kind of have a plan. I have a lot of decorations and a lot of it is vintage Christmas decor. Plus I use…
As we make progress on the beach house remodel I am excited to share not only thrifty shopper decor tips but a sneak peek of my progress. I am proud of my skills as a thrifty shopper and not only do I enjoy the hunt, but I love finding the perfect item at a hefty…
I am on the road and headed to two book signings this week. I will be in Dallas on Wednesday and Austin, Tx. on Thursday! This has been an incredible few weeks and I am having so much fun. I cannot wait for my book signings in Dallas and Austin because I will be spending…
It is countdown time! My family has arrived and I am cooking, baking, and cleaning like crazy. It is almost time to celebrate! It feels almost surreal that the release date of the book is the day after tomorrow. It feels a little bit like Christmas morning to me. I am excited and also a…
Welcome to Sunday Morning Coffee! Today I am sharing many exciting things including a taste test of one of my favorite foods for lunch! I love a good taste test and this one is one of my favorites. I am always looking for some guidance when shopping for ready-to-eat foods. Can you guess what my…
Oh my! I shared with all of you that we are having a party and you’re all invited. And we sold so many tickets it is going to sell out soon! We are having a book launch party on September 27th at our home and we would love for you to join us. This is…
Today I am sharing some tables I have created this past year. I hope this inspires you to set the perfect outdoor table decor too. You all know how much I love to entertain. If at all possible I will always opt to set a table outside. Nothing makes me happier than being able to…
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