Decorations are an important part in our lives

NEWSLETTER: 4.9.20

Hello! As we close week three of shelter in place here in California, let me offer up a few rambling thoughts and observations from the comfort of my home. Movement is vital, comic relief is necessary, and connection is critical. Creative cooking, interesting books, and (ath)leisure suits are life. Demanding a schedule, declaring dishwasher wars, and not getting enough sleep will eat you alive and…

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Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon Wines

NEWSLETTER: 3.25.20

Hello! One week of “shelter in place” down, and an unknown number to go!:) Strange times for sure, so we need connection and consistency now more than ever to stay sane. I didn’t put anything out last week because frankly, I wasn’t feeling very creative and the daily schedule disruption was a bit weird. We had some kids at home that…

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Crab Cioppino prepared by Brian is a standout

SPICE IT UP

When “cold” weather comes our way, soups and stews are in heavy rotation at our house, and Brian’s Crab Cioppino is a standout. It’s a fun choice for an interactive dinner party because of the hands-on preparation needed. You can engage your guests in cleaning or cracking seafood, slicing bread, or simply allow them to…

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The Mom Mystique

BREAKTIME.

Every now and then a break is necessary. From the chaos, the cleaning, the kids, and all that comes with what can at times feel the monotony of daily life. To keep our batteries charged and perspective fresh, a solo or female bonding getaway can be just what the doctor ordered. There’s the ever-popular yoga…

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White Notebook The Mom Mystique

#OBSESSED

#Obsessed! Every week I’ll share my latest obsessions. Things that I love, my latest discoveries and my favorite places. It may be a book, a store, a pair of fabulous jeans, a new restaurant, or must taste wine. In a tilt-a-whirl world of school, sports schedules, and general household mayhem, it’s important to have something…

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