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I am always looking for fun ways to incorporate my art background into my life today. So, I made my first palette knife flower cake! That’s right. I decorated this flower cake using a palette knife!
One of the last steps in the beach house remodel was installing a backyard putting green for our family, which includes several serious golfers. And maybe the not-so-serious golfers like me! Our backyard is tiny, and we rarely used it in the nine years we owned this house before the remodel. So we decided to…
Now that it’s been two years since we finished remodeling our beach house, I thought it was a good time to share a little reminder: no remodel is ever perfect. Things happen—it’s just part of the process. You all know how much I adore our Ventura beach house. The remodel exceeded every expectation, and every…
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home with light, cheerful, and creative touches—and what better way to do that than with spring paper craft ideas! These whimsical and colorful paper flowers were so much fun to make. I have seen these paper blooms everywhere on Pinterest and social media. I’ve even seen them…
This week, we said goodbye to our sweet white Labrador, Sport, and our hearts are heavy with grief and gratitude. He was twelve and a half years old, and in that time, he filled our home and hearts with more love, loyalty, and joy than we could have ever imagined. Losing him has been incredibly…
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I love a creative project—the custom wrapping paper featuring my grandson is so cute! The custom wrapping paper is personal, festive, and just enough extra. So when our family planned a trip to Northern California to celebrate Graham’s 2nd birthday, I knew the custom wrapping…
I am so excited to share my Easter brunch table ideas. I love the bright Easter colors and can’t wait to share the florals, table setting, and fun glassware. Easter Brunch is one of my favorites. I already shared my favorite Easter Brunch recipes. Today, I set a table and love how these Easter colors…
Spring has arrived, and one of my favorite activities is planting my kitchen garden. There’s something incredibly fulfilling about stepping out into my yard, hands in the soil, planning my vegetable beds, and envisioning all the meals I’ll soon create with homegrown produce. This is year two of my kitchen garden journey, and this time…
Today, I am sharing how I created the hanging planters in our backyard. I love mine so much! Hanging planters look lovely in any yard. My hanging planters have been looking awful all winter long. Here are five easy steps to add (or redo) hanging flower baskets in your yard. Adding hanging planters is a…
Breakfast has long been considered the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. It provides the fuel your body needs to start the day, supports brain function, helps regulate metabolism, and can even improve mood and energy levels. Despite this, many people (like me) skip breakfast due to busy schedules or a…
My love for collecting things needs no explanation. I collect mostly vintage items, and today, I am sharing my transferware collection. I am sharing a bit about the fascinating history of transferware, my passion for collecting, and tips on incorporating these treasures into your home decor. Remember to shop the amazing Big Spring Sale at…
The Amazon Big Spring Sale is here! It runs from March 25th (today) through March 31st, and here are some of the best Amazon Deals ever! There are millions of deals available, and today, I will help you find the best deals on everything you need. Now is the perfect time to shop for Spring.
Abstract wall art, with its enigmatic allure and boundless interpretations, has long captivated the hearts of many, including myself. As someone who has ventured deep into the realm of abstract painting, creating expansive canvases as large as 12′ x 12′ and undertaking ambitious projects like painting thirty paintings in 30 days inspired by the eclectic…
I am about to embark on the second year of my kitchen garden, and I am so excited. Last year, my experience with spring gardening led to such a fruitful harvest! I love writing my weekly Sunday Morning Coffee post. This is not only a place to share, learn, explain, dream, and have fun. It’s…
Today, I am sharing an enjoyable DIY to paint your own Valentine’s Day cards. These hand-painted cards look fantastic 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 way to show…
Black Friday is almost over, but Cyber Monday is here too. I love these sales as I focus on finding the perfect gifts and fabulous prices for my holiday shopping. I am unsure why (or when) all retail companies have decided that Black Friday sales are no longer only the day after Thanksgiving. But I…
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