As former Californians we are constantly trying to recreate summer weekends that often consisted of nothing but a beach day that ended with fish tacos. We finally found just that at Rockaway Beach. The first weekend we went the forecast was calling for showers and it was cloudy the entire day. Perfect. It was at low tide, small, but perfect little waves and no crowds. The next weekend was a ...
Quick and Easy Homemade Margherita Pizza
Quick and easy homemade Margherita pizza is the answer to lunch on a summer day when it takes only about 45 minutes for pizza dough to rise. This pizza could be considered semi-home made since I'm using sauce from a jar. I started making pizza dough long before you could buy it in the grocery store or at Trader Joe's for a dollar. It was back in the 90s and my friend ...
The Prettiest Little Cottage Painted Black
The prettiest little cottage painted black and furnished with thrifted treasures. Janet has the best eye and knows what to keep and what has potential as she curates her lovely home in a way that makes you wonder why you would ever want or need a big house. Updated Post: April 17, 2023 Update: I'm updating this post of one of my all-time favorite content creators. Since this post, in 2019, ...
9 Things to Bring to College
9 things to bring to college - Obviously this is not a complete list of everything your college freshman or student will need for dorm living, but it's a few things that are essential and a few things that will just make dorm living a bit more comfortable. I mean it's home away from home and my kids like a cozy space. The first thing on the list is a nice laundry bag. I love this ...
We Love Round Dining Tables
We love round dining tables - I have always been a fan of a round dining table, especially in the kitchen. We purchased our 42" round Saarinen table about 15 years ago. It seemed like a lot of money at the time, but I have always loved it and knew it was worth the investment. It has been in at least 6 homes and each time I love it a little more. In our current home, Brent built a simple ...
UASHMAMA® Washable Paper Bags + Laundry Bags
UASHMAMA® - Washable paper bags and other wonderful products designed and made in Italy. UASHMAMA® started with their original paper bags that were designed to be used as bread bags for the table. The bags are soft and yet resilient. They say the manufacturing process is similar to leather. The paper is stretched and tanned, making it durable enough to withstand washing and daily ...