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I think cookies always taste best when they are fresh from the oven. I found some Valentine’s Day Cookie Boxes that guarantee your cookies are always fresh from the oven. One of my favorite things about Valentine’s Day is the whimsy of the day. These cookie boxes are so adorable to gift some freshly baked…
As a devotee of tasteful home decor, I am drawn to the allure of Serena and Lily, a brand that epitomizes the essence of coastal elegance. My love for Serena and Lily is rooted in their ability to use color, material, and style to create a unique aesthetic that is both refreshing and sophisticated. Their…
Today I am going to teach a very fun DIY to paint your own Valentine’s Day Card. These hand-painted cards look amazing and are very easy to make! You do not need to be an artist or have exceptional artistic talent to make these. I promise! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. What better…
I love painting pillows and this is my favorite Valentine’s Day pillow ever. I love pink heart pillows! If you’re like me, you’re probably looking for Valentine’s Day decor ideas. Well, look no further! Today, I’m going to show you how to make a super easy and adorable Valentine’s heart pillow. All you need is…
Our family has a long history with this coffee table. Today I am excited to share how to refinish a table while maintaining its character. This table has been through a lot in our family. It’s been the resting place for five pairs of feet that have grown from tiny baby feet to, in one…
Happy New Year 2024! I am determined this year is going to be all about embracing change. Join me as I share some happy changes in our lives. I want to do a lot of things differently and the only way for that to happen is if I embrace change. I have plans for this year…
Today is my last top ten list and we get to pick our own top ten topics. Of course, I selected your favorite top ten table settings. Each of these tables is not only colorful but creates the perfect setting for a fun gathering. You will see a lot of items I used over and…
This top ten list is one that you all chose! There are some surprises but going back and reading my most popular blog posts was so much fun! I loved that you all responded to different types of my posts and I wasn’t surprised about how many of the posts are about our beach house…
This is a very fun Top Ten list as I could have picked these were your top ten favorite rooms on my blog in 2023. I love that so many are new! This year all of the rooms are in two locations: Ventura and South Pasadena. Of course, most are at the beach house!
I want to thank you all for always liking my craft projects. I love to craft and today I am sharing your top ten favorite craft projects in 2023! One of my favorite things to do is create items with my hands and I wish I had more time to spend in my new craft…
As we near the end of the year, I am sharing the most loved top ten home decor items for 2023. These are your favorites and also mine too! Every year, during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, I share a week of Top Ten items about my blog for the entire year!…
Wow. It’s Christmas Eve. It’s one of my favorite days of the year and I am thrilled that I have a refrigerator full of leftovers from our party last night! Our party was amazing. It was so much fun and I was smiling the entire time since our family was all here. The Northern California…
Christmas is only eight days away and there is still so much to do! I am engrossed with my Christmas party baking and my Christmas countdown. I was way behind last week but somehow I caught up. Whew! It’s always a bit of a challenge when our Christmas party is so close to Christmas. But…
I love to use paper napkins for crafts and this Christmas Napkins DIY is one of my favorites. I transformed a terracotta pot! And I will tell you a secret. The terracotta pot is made of recycled plastic, so it’s not heavy and looks fantastic with the napkin decoupaged inside! I used some napkins featuring…
Our Christmas party is in thirteen days and as you know, I cook all of the food. Of course, I am freaking out. But I have a way to get it all done! Our Christmas party is a big event, and it has grown in every aspect over the last thirty-seven years. We invite all…
Today I am sharing Holiday Gift Guides for everyone you know! These gifts are some of my favorites and I either want them or already own them! Many of the items in my gift guides are on sale and will sell out quickly. So don’t wait. Also, thank you for joining me for Sunday Morning…
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