Entertaining these days looks so much different than it did a few years ago. Not only do I not have the energy I used to have, I find my friends are mostly in the same boat. Friends who are caring for elderly parents. Friends helping adult children. Friends spending time with grandchildren. Life is just […]
I recently shared the small update my dining room table received to celebrate late summer. As in autumn does not show its face around here in August! Because our entry way, bar, dining room, and living room all share one big great room, I couldn’t really give the dining table a late-summer refresh without thinking […]
This week I ran to Trader Joe’s for a bag of lemons. Well, “run” might not be the exact word since TJ’s is a half hour from my house. And nobody runs a half hour for just a bag of lemons, right? So, I guess my real point is that I didn’t have a list […]
I wasn’t quite ready to jump straight into pumpkins. Living in the Arizona desert, we really don’t experience the crisp autumn weather so many parts of the country enjoy. By the time August rolls around, I’m craving a cozier home, but not necessarily pumpkins on every surface. Instead, I wanted something organic, earthy, and understated—a […]
Thank you so much for all your sweet comments about our Alaska adventure. It truly was the trip of a lifetime. And then… Reality slapped me in the face. Shopping. Cooking. Laundry. Wait…did I mention laundry? As in nine hours of it. Coming home from vacation isn’t always the relaxing part. There were so many […]
If you’ve been following along with our Alaska adventure, welcome to the final installment. This post covers the seven-day cruise portion of Princess Cruises’ Land & Sea Tour—what we loved, what we’d do differently, and a few tips that made the experience even better. And if you’re planning your own Alaska trip, I hope these […]
Are you trying to cut down on harsh cleaning chemicals like I have? Honestly, using microfiber clothes has been the biggest cleaning game changer for me. Those things are magic! Pro tip: Don’t use fabric softener on them! I have been dipping my toes in a bit of kitchen cabinet deep cleaning. I see little […]
If you’ve been to Alaska and loved it, stay tuned because I promise I’ll be sharing plenty of photos that will bring back wonderful memories. And if you’re considering the trip of a lifetime, definitely keep reading. I’m always honest about the good, the bad, and the occasionally ugly parts of my travel experiences. While […]
Around here there’s never much time to unpack before we’re planning the next adventure. After checking out Arizona’s first Buc-ee’s, we found ourselves packing four suitcases and heading north for a bucket-list trip to Alaska. John has had an Alaska cruise on his bucket list for years. We’ve heard so many people rave about cruising […]
I love discovering designer-inspired pieces that give the same look for much less. And if you like that too, have a seat and see what I found. I’m not a Walmart affiliate, but I know some of these items can be surprisingly difficult to find online. I’m including links simply for your convenience if something […]