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We just returned from our backroads bike trip through Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper National Park. It was an extraordinary adventure. My husband Dave and I, and our friends, spent six days immersed in nature’s splendor. Cycling through the tranquil backroads, we encountered stunning vistas, diverse wildlife, and moments of profound tranquility that left an…
Summer nights are tough as we all struggle between heat and air conditioning. The secret is summer bedding and a vintage quilt. I finally figured out how to sleep (and survive) summer nights. We struggle with the air conditioning and also the lack of summer breeze. So now, all of our beds have a summer…
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…
Today I am excited to share a new term in interior design. It’s the style of our beach house and it is called Modern Coastal Vintage Style. In the world of interior design, blending different styles and creating unique combinations is a constant source of innovation. The newest blend is what I refer to as…
It’s warming up and I am really focusing on my Spring garden. With all of the rain this year, lots of my plants are already blooming! I have four raised beds that I replant every year. My focus is always on heirloom tomatoes. But I also plant lots of herbs, and vegetables, and cut flowers…
I love this wood cake stand so much. It was such an easy DIY and I think you might want to make one for sure! A few years I bought a wood cake stand that had beading and was painted white. I bought it at Magnolia in Waco and unfortunately, they don’t sell it anymore….
Today is National Picnic Day and I thought it might be fun to set up an amazing picnic in our backyard. Isn’t this gorgeous? National Picnic Day is a day to celebrate the joy of eating and spending time outdoors with friends and family. It is celebrated annually on April 23rd in the United States….
Today, we are celebrating Earth Day with outdoor dining and Arhaus. Arhaus is a brand rooted in sustainability and I am proud to partner with them. I love the Arhaus furniture that we have in our backyard. We used it to create this spectacular outdoor dining table for an Earth Day dinner. If you think…
Today I am sharing a Spring Kitchen Tour in our Waco Airbnb. I even served a delicious light breakfast with my homemade blueberry muffins. I love the kitchen in my Waco Airbnb so much. The light is so incredible and I am so excited to take you on a spring kitchen tour of it. I…
There are few things in life that can match the joy and excitement of becoming a grandparent for the first time. Welcome Baby Graham! The anticipation of holding your grandchild for the first time, seeing them grow and develop, and being a part of their life is truly an amazing experience. We welcomed our first…
I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a heartfelt Happy Easter. We hope this holiday brings you joy, peace, and the opportunity to celebrate with your loved ones. Thanks for joining me for Sunday Morning Coffee. This is a place to share, learn, explain, dream, and have fun. Let’s get started! Season…
As the weather gets warmer and the flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time for kitchen spring decor ideas on a budget. I love to change up our kitchen decor to embrace the colors of spring. I am continuing to spruce up our home using the palette of lavender and sage green and today…
This past week in Texas, vintage shopping with my girlfriends has inspired me and reminded me of how important girls’ weekend getaways are. There is something so incredibly special about time spent with girlfriends. All piled into a home together. Cooking together. Taking long walks together. Creating space for vulnerability, honesty, reality, and compassion. Laughing…
Exciting news as I will be on the road this week! I am heading to the ALT Summit Conference and then I am off to Round Top for antique shopping. I love sharing exciting news. I am presenting at the ALT Summit tomorrow in Palm Springs and then for the rest of the week I…
I know all the work spent on our remodel was worth it because we have a happy family at the beach house. I am so happy! After years of planning and working on the home, we are so happy that we can spend a week here and relax and enjoy and just have fun. There…
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