For two weeks now I have struggled to find words to put on this page, especially when there is so much to say. I have a deep well of emotions about the tragic murder of George Floyd that took place in my beloved hometown of Minneapolis but found myself unable ...

Here in California, we can live outdoors for most of the year, but summer really is the peak of all things beach, barbecue, and backyard. We spent the first weekend of summer at the beach, invested in a killer new BBQ, and now you know what's next... BACKYARD! We've obviously ...

Hello! Happy Week Ten in Quarantine! If you're new here, welcome! Thank you for subscribing, and I hope you find something useful, inspiring, and meaningful to take away from this page. If you want to learn a little more about me and why I started this blog and newsletter, you can read that right here. Take a look around, catch ...

This week my friend, Kim Wheeler did a little "interview" with me for her blog, Northern California Style. Kim has created a beautiful site filled with decorating, fashion, family, food, and entertaining ideas. We have had a great time getting to know one another and exchanging ideas about all of the ...