Heading to Substack
It’s finally time. I spent most of this year debating whether or not I wanted to continue to have a private blog or move to…
Discovering Napa Valley Olive Oil
A visit to Napa Valley Olive Oil in St. Helena, California, was a long-held desire for Andy. And it makes sense. He does most of…
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Growing Meyer Lemon Trees in Containers
I was so excited about growing Meyer Lemon Trees (Improved) in our container garden. We bought a tiny one from neighbors who ran a nursery…
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Organize Art Supplies in Under 20 Minutes
Are you staring at your office or craft room, thinking about how much you need to organize art supplies before the winter holidays arrive? I…
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Touring a Japanese Garden in Pasadena
You would be amazed at the many stunning Japanese gardens located in and around Los Angeles. We first started seeing them pop up on television…
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Pumpkin Recipes to Welcome Fall
I love pumpkin spice and actual pumpkin recipes all year long, but something about fall calls out for more. I keep trying new things all…
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Experiencing the Immersive Van Gogh Art Exhibit
From the moment I first saw the ads online, I knew I wanted to get tickets to the Immersive Van Gogh art exhibit when it…
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Repurposing a Bamboo Dish Drying Rack
I bought a pack of bamboo dish drying racks from Amazon a few months ago. My initial goal was to use them as drying racks…
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Tips For Your First Napa Valley Wine Tasting
A Napa Valley wine tasting tour had been my goal for several years. Andy and I almost went five years ago for his mother’s birthday,…
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Visiting Francis Ford Coppola’s Inglenook Museum
One surprising highlight of our Inglenook wine tasting was the chance to leisurely roam through a mini museum. It turns out that when the Coppolas…
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Things You May Have Missed — Friday, September 16
Has it been a weird week for you? It has been such a strange week for us. I feel like I have been off a…
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