I have to say it was a perfect weekend! The weather was gorgeous, we were able to spend time with wonderful friends, good wine, good food, good conversation, it really doesn’t get much better! We are pretty fortunate here in San Diego to have such amazing weather. When the first signs of spring appear I can’t wait to turn our… Read More
Better Homes & Gardens is Coming to My House!
So I’m finally ready to spill the beans, some very exciting news to share with all of you! Better Homes and Gardens special interest publications magazine is coming to photograph our kitchen for an upcoming issue in early April! When I started this little blog of mine it was a way to document our projects around the… Read More
Plant Yourself a Garden
Southern Living I really am fortunate to live by so many wonderful people that I don’t call my neighbors I call them my friends. We look out for each other, we travel together, we watch each others kids, we support each other, it really is a wonderful thing. I know how blessed we are and it really wouldn’t matter if… Read More
Homemade Fruit and Vege Wash
Today I’m going to show you how to make your own homemade fruit and Vege wash. with 2 simple ingredients. Did you ever see the Dr OZ show that showed what happened to your fruit before it hit the grocery store display? Well, I thought I was pretty good about washing my fruits and vege’s…Now nothing gets put in the… Read More
Cleaning with Steam
I’m taking a little break from projects this week while I have company in town. Something that unfortunately doesn’t get put on the back burner is cleaning. I figured I would focus a little bit of time this week on how I keep my house clean while keeping our planet in mind. Let me start by saying I’m one of… Read More
IKEA Hack
I’m telling you, I love IKEA simply because they sell inexpensive items that can so simply be hacked. My latest find is this UNG DRILL ornate frame for $25, it looks more like $100. They sell the best starter items that can so easily be turned into your own beautiful custom designs! I’ve seen people transform this frame to all… Read More
$8 Knockoff
I’m sure you have seen these awesome antique keys floating around the web. Restoration Hardware sells their version for just $199.00 GASP! ~Here is my $8 version~ Old Picture Pulled picture out and kept frame Added burlap to the back and used a combo of tacky glue and a piece of black thread to keep the… Read More