It's hard to know what to say during these difficult times 0ut of fear of saying the wrong thing, and that fear has made me realize how much I need to listen and learn. There is no end to the kind of learning that needs to take place in order to make a change. With both of our adult children home due to the pandemic, we have had long dinners with lengthy discussions. @stuffgracemade On my ...
Because Black Lives Matter
Have you made pesto lately?
Pesto: The pasta of summer Pesto is one of those things that I remember distinctly the first time I had it. I was in my twenties and we were having dinner with friends who worked with my husband at Surfer Publishing. They had a very cool cottage in Laguna Beach. At the time I probably did not appreciate just how cool and bohemian it was for the early 90s. Both are artists and so it makes sense ...
Getting the outdoor spaces ready for Summer!
Memorial Day! I love seeing all the flags in my neighborhood and throughout town as we remember and honor the servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom. We have been working hard to get the porch and outdoor spaces ready for summer. We've had only a few days of warm weather, but we are ready for the outdoor season to begin. We are ready for ...
5 things I’m loving right now!
With all this time at home and not shopping....except online for essentials, I'm really narrowing down what I do love and I'm sharing my top five in this brief post. 1. This Eyelet Top From J.Crew Cindy just did a post featuring this J.Crew eyelet top and she styled it four ways. What a great piece to add to your wardrobe! It would be perfect for travel...if we ever get to do that again! Check ...
Creating an Entryway Where there is None
Add hooks, a mirror, a bench, and a simple DIY Shelf for an entryway in a small house Our house is like many small homes of its age. We think it may have been originally considered a foursquare home, but at some point, the home was renovated and made a more open concept. In a small house, I can see why they opened up the living room to include the foyer, but it does present a few ...
All-Natural Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning with a plant-based all-purpose household cleaner: Thieves A year ago I made the commitment to start the process of switching from using things that could be harmful to my family to cleaning naturally. We call it Ditch & Switch! The Laundry Room We started in the laundry room. I had been using Tide detergent for years along with Bounce dryer sheets not even realizing how ...
