The Best Summer and Sunday Morning Coffee

We are halfway through August, which means summer is winding down. Looking back on these past few months, I realize it has been the best summer ever.
We decided to spend as much time as possible in Ventura and never looked back. I cannot believe summer is almost over, and now that I see some of you have kids back in school already, I know fall is here. Also, thanks for joining me for Sunday Morning Coffee. This is a place to share, learn, explain, dream, and have fun.

Season 4 Volume 32


About Me

We are traveling again this summer and are in Northern California and are excited to be with family.

We came to celebrate a bridal shower for Ellie (my soon-to-be daughter-in-law) and to see our grandson and kids. We even enjoyed the first family dinner hosted at Michael and Ellie’s new home!


We head home for a few weeks tomorrow and then are off to New York to visit Matt and Bordeaux on a bike trip!

My Latest Project

When my sister Susie said she wanted to host a bridal shower for Ellie, I wanted to help however I could.
Of course, I offered to make my bridal gown dress holder! You might remember I made this for a bridal shower earlier this year, and I loved them so much that I wanted to do it again.
You can find all the necessary details and supplies in this blog post.



I have already ordered more dress holders to make ugly Christmas sweaters for our holiday party this year. How fun is that?

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My Biggest Challenge This Week

You likely already know my biggest challenge is letting go of this summer!
Our summer started late this year, as the weather in Ventura was quite cool and foggy until mid-July!
I have always said September and October are the best months for the beach, and I am not kidding.

We might have made another goal to spend as much time as possible at the beach house this fall!

- Finalize travel plans to France.
- Decorate the house for fall.


Have you ever tasted a Mudslide? You need to try this!

My friends at Lolly Jane shared a College Student Care Package, and it’s adorable.

I love this Fall Refresh in a Small Entry shared by The Inspired Room.

The Finding Nemo Cross Stitch is not only clever but huge!

Have you ever tried Gel Wax Candle Making?

And what a week it was!
- My Love for Gardening and Sunday Morning CoffeeI 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…
- DIY Clay Easter Egg DesignsI just made a set of adorable clay-textured Easter egg designs that look like delicate ceramic pieces—but they’re made from air-dry clay! The best part? This DIY project was surprisingly easy and incredibly fun. It produced stunning results that look beautiful…
- Seven Ideas for a Kitchen IslandKitchen Islands are not only practical but also increase the value of your home. Today, I am sharing my white kitchen islands and seven ideas for yours. It is easy to be overwhelmed by the many choices available for kitchen islands….
- My Favorite Easter Brunch Recipe IdeasToday, I am sharing some of my favorite Easter Brunch Recipe ideas. These recipes are amazing, and everyone in our family loved them! I used my favorite Easy Crab Cake recipe and created a menu with an “eggs benedict”-style entree, a…
- A Quick and Easy Primary Bedroom MakeoverA primary bedroom makeover can seem daunting, especially if it’s the last room in the house you’ve finally renovated. Interestingly, it should probably be the first, given its importance as your sanctuary. However, if you’re like me and are finally ready…
- Hand Painted Plastic Easter Eggs DIYI am so in love with these hand-painted plastic Easter eggs. All I did was paint them with a Sharpie pen! They make the best Easter decor. I was at the Beach House when I made these eggs, so the copper…


Martha shared a great post about Chaos Gardening. It’s my favorite!

My blog next week is about everything fall. I have my favorite copper pumpkin DIY, some gorgeous fall cookies, and a newly decorated fall kitchen. Plus, I am sharing a fall table, a fall party outside and tips for planning a trip this fall to Round Top.







- Sisters at the Beach – S4/V31
- Ready for Fall Decor – S4/V30
- Traveling with Girlfriends – S4/V29
- Summer Dinner on the Beach – S4/V28
- Amazon Prime Early Deals – S4/V27
- Family Time – S4/V26
- Prepping My Craft Room – S4/V25
- Summer Decor Ideas – S4/V24
- A Trip to France – S4/V24
- A Surprise Birthday Celebration – S4/V23
- A Big Birthday Week – S4/V22
- Summer is Here – S4/V21
- Family Week – S4/V20
- Lessons From My Mom – S4/V19
- The Willamette Valley Wineries – S4/V18
- A Week in Ventura Beach – S4/V17
- A Birthday Celebration – S4/V16
- Enjoying Spring – S4/V15
- Family Gatherings – S4/V14
- Ventura Beach – S4/V13
- Embracing Spring – S4/V12
- Vintage Shopping – S4/V11
- My Texas Trip – S4/V10
- Why I Love Gardening – S4/V9
- A Beach House Tour One Year Later – S4/V8
- Why I Gave Up Desserts 8 Years Ago – S4/V7
- Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home – S4/V6
- Home Projects – S4/V5
- Why I Love Serena and Lily – S4/V4
- Why I Love January – S4/V3
- Valentine’s Day Plans – S4/V2
- The New Year – S4/V1
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Have a wonderful time in NY and France!
Thanks so very much! ☺️