Thunderbolts & Lightning
I had to drive through the BIGGEST storm last night. It was like something out of an apocalypse movie!Living in California all my life, I…
Yearly Archives: 2012
To Do: Dogsitting
We are babysitting the sweetest dog this week. Aysa is a young German Shepherd rescued by my boss. She's been a very good guest, bearing…
Recipe: Spring Pea Appetizers
Filling individual pea pods with herbed cheese is a laborious task that delivers very special results. Sure, you could just dip the peas in the…
Weekend Round-Up: Easter
I love Easter! Kicking off the start of spring is so fun and it's a great chance to spend time with family. I left the…
Recipe: Truffle Pizza with Lemon
We ate so much delicious food in Carmel last weekend, but one dish stood out far above the rest: the mushroom pizza at La Bicyclette.Thin…
Beach House Style: Pacific Grove Cottage
This beach cottage near Lover's Point Park in Pacific Grove already has plenty of style. Note the model ship in the window, plantation shutters, aged…
Weekend Roundup: Sick
Crazy March caught up with me: I came down with a terrible cold late last week. I was planning to be better by the weekend.…
To Do: Mountain Play
We just bought our tickets to Mountain Play for the summer! This year, I am determined to win the picnic contest and have finally invested…
To Do: Tea Tasting
I'm having a "de-stress" week for my team at work. Each day, there's a little relaxation gift or activity as appreciation of their hard work…
Beach House Style: Point Pinos Lighthouse
Another season of summer beach house dreaming has started! Pacific Grove was full of tiny, inspiring cottages.Today, let's imagine decorating a cozy retreat inside of…