One of my very favorite aspects of summer is my veggie garden. I can’t express how content it makes me to walk out to the garden, pick some veggies and serve them up for my family. One of my life’s simplest pleasures. Upon returning home after a week away, I can’t wait to sink my […]
Kauai has held a very special place in my heart since my first day ever on the island. My boyfriend at the time, suggested a trip to Kauai over Spring Break back when I was teaching. It turned out to be the most memorable vacation. Not 24 hrs. after landing, he asked me to marry […]
I have been in an obsessed phase with my garden these past 2 months. It just keeps on giving as the spring turns into summer. Lately this Jasmine espalier has me smiling each time I return home. It’s been a few years in the making and finally paying off. Aren’t the little Armeria just the […]
It’s been a rainy stormy week in California. Thank goodness warm temps and sunshine are on their way! I’m loving how my garden is changing from winter to fresh spring and the tulips are still going strong. We have a busy weekend on the horizon with birthday parties, baseball games, school auction, baby shower, and […]
It sure was a weekend filled with springtime activity. Dinner with 2 of my favorite ladies left me feeling energized for the weekend Friday. A floral crown workshop, two perfectly sunny gorgeous days, a couples night, a picnic with our bunnies, some baseball in the yard and new plants in the garden. What more could […]
After an overly full and somewhat uneventful weekend last week left me feeling down, this week’s sunshine, warm weather and new projects have me looking forward to a weekend with my family, good friends, a fun workshop, and hopefully a slightly slower pace to enjoy the amazing and ever gratifying SF Bay Area outdoors. I’m […]