Well, hello, March and welcome. I think most people are happy to see you. Even if you dumped two to seven feet of snow in Tahoe over last weekend. We forgive you, look forward to more sunshine and say, “Welcome, March.” Stay awhile, won’t you? I have been enjoying the extra light in the morning […]
Want to try a delicious, healthy, satisfying (in that order!) meal? Perfect for a picnic? Perfect for leftovers? Step right up and take a look at my Trader Joe’s Harvest Grains salad. Trader Joe’s Harvest Grains blend contains Israeli style couscous, orzo, baby garbanzo and quinoa. The one-pound bag contains enough grains to make two […]
Remember that piece of Studio McGee art I added to our dining room this year? I still love it. But, ummm, the wall looked a little underwhelming. Still. Even with the new art. It needed a little more. I toyed with a wireless, battery operated art light.  They are so popular on Amazon and have […]
Wasn’t everything in the 1980s just perfect? Can you remember that? Were you even alive yet? Ha! Well, I was alive and my friends and I were so HOT. Okay, that might be a cloudy memory. But we loved preppy fashion and to this day I still think it’s my preferred style and looks the […]
Nothing in particular, but here are a few things this February to chat about. Outdoor activities I know everyone is not as keen as we are here to get out and enjoy the mild weather. But we have been hiking, walking, eating and even playing cards outside. I treated myself to a breakfast burrito at […]
How long has it been since we have done any shopping on this blog? Awhile? A week? I lose track of time, you know. But it has occurred to me that there are some purchases that are so valuable, I use them constantly. These six things just make my day better. Six things that I […]
The horrible hungries have attacked me this week and I’ve let my sweet tooth control me. Enough! Energy Bites to the rescue. Making my own sweet treat with healthy and real ingredients helps me tame the evil in my diet and get me back on track. It’s been quite a while since I used my […]
Help! I need some advice, please. It’s a long, convoluted story, so refill your cup o’ joe, sit back and give a girl a hand here. On the list of things we want to do this year is spiff up our bedroom and better use the vast wasteland of square footage there. A new sitting […]
You know that duping is my new hobby, right? I’m sure this is just a phase, but for now I love it. Here is my spring look for less! Pottery Barn Inspiration PB cannot be beaten for style and quality. Their faux floral stems are gorgeous and last forever. And then. There’s the…..price tag. This […]
Raise your hand if you’re ready for spring! Oh, you too. So am I! I’m taking baby steps ushering in my favorite season and we were lucky enough to have some really nice weather this week to make it feel real. White Tank Mountains Waaaayyy back in October of 2020 we met Jann and Ali […]