A reasonable person might see white marble countertops in my kitchen and think I chose those for an optimal baking surface. That person would be wrong. I picked them because I love white kitchens. Yep, end of story. And they aren’t really all that practical. They scar easily. But I don’t care. I still love […]
Do you still celebrate Halloween or is that just kids’ stuff? It is really my favorite holiday because it involves fun food and drink, lots of creativity and no gifts necessary. Last year we had a fantastic costume party. This year, ummmm, no. Just like everyone else. But there are certain traditions that are easy […]
I guess it’s been a slow week around here, because honestly, the big news here is that I am reacquainting myself with the outdoors. The weather is so mild and delightful; I moved my home office to the patio. We are opening all the doors and windows in the morning to let in the fresh […]
I feel like I’ve been bragging a bit about being so thrifty with my fall decorating budget. I’ve used my old dĂ©cor and I’ve shopped the house, virtually spending no money. Well, I didn’t want to be too pompous or righteous, so I sprung for a couple of small purchases. Okay, that’s not really why […]
Cottonwood, Arizona is a small town with a big renovated main street. On a good traffic day, it’s about an hour north of us and a whole world apart. They have leveraged their growth on an agreeable climate, charm galore and wineries. There are plenty of things to do in the area, but for a […]
We (by which I mostly mean John) have been doing some projects around the house and I thought I would share them. Most of our cabinets were upgraded a couple of years ago with roll-out racks to make access easier, but under our sinks was never addressed. Those places are just black holes of Calcutta. […]
On my last post, I shared my minimal and FREE fall kitchen decor update. The great room is the other recipient of a seasonal update. As much as I really want new stuff, I’m restraining myself and here are my budget fall updates. The great room is my she-shed. I hang out there and read […]
I am easing into fall around here. Our temps are still reaching into the 100s during the days, but the days are shorter and it just feels like fall. So I’m starting to add a few things here and there in my home to mark the season. I am NOT shopping for any new autumn […]
We took a whirlwind driving trip midweek to visit a few Utah national parks and enjoy a little cooler weather. There were some hits and misses on this goal and here’s the wrap up. Lake Powell – HIT We packed a LOT of food with us. The day before we left, I made Grandma’s potato […]
It’s probably not a secret that I love animals and am a cat mother. I have had cats in my house since I was 18 years old. That is a lot of years! By now I’m quite advanced at it, and it’s a lucky thing since I have some feline naughty going on around here. […]