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DIY Succulent Terrarium
Ever since our San Francisco visit to the amazing Flora Grubb Nursery (see August 2012 blog post), I’ve wanted to create a succulent terrarium. Recently, I came across a vintage, glass battery box...
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Collecting – Vintage Soda Machines
One of my projects this summer is to help clean out our garage. To get myself motivated for this unfun task, I’m dreaming about how it will look once it’s reorganized and clean. I’ve decided a great...
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Cocktail of the Month – School is Out for The Summer (aka Apple Mojito)
The month of June signals that school is out for the summer. For myself personally, it’s a huge milestone because it’s the end of elementary school for my three kids! For 12 years, we have been a...
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Vintage Inspired Sunglass Upgrade – Tres Noir
I love the look of vintage sunglasses, but not the way they pinch my nose, or their scratched lenses, or the skyrocketed prices. A fabulous modern choice is Tres Noir sunglasses. They are a local...
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Cocktail of the Month – Limoncello Ginny
When July starts to heat up, what I need is a cool, refreshing, cocktail. The hot nights are no time for mixing complicated concoctions, so I’ve discovered the perfect solution- Limoncello....
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Peterboro Baskets
I discovered Peteboro Baskets last year, when I was searching for a picnic basket. I fell in love with one I finally found at Crate and Barrel. The basket was made of wood, not wicker, it was...
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Foodie Adventure – The Pie Hole
A few months ago, I heard about a fabulous pie place in LA called “The Pie Hole” and I finally got the chance to try it. I immediately loved its unassuming decor and walk up counter. The place feels...
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Airstream Trailer Love
Shiny, silver, rounded and riveted, Airstream travel trailers are iconic. When I see one on the road, or at a campsite, and whether its vintage or new, that cool, classic bullet shape, never...
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Cocktail of the Month – Coconut Breeze
The weather is heating up, back to school is on, and what I’d really like to do is extend my summer. Since I haven’t figured out how to make a time machine, I guess I will have to settle for a...
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Cocktail of the Month – Bourbon Peach Smash
September is one of my least favorite months. Back to school means: new schedules, carpools, sports, school meetings, and homework. Plus the weather is still hot, even though “fall is coming”, and...
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