Saturday Meanderings
After being out of town for 12 days, I’m feeling a bit lost here at home. The stacks of mail, […]
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DIY~Stenciling a Wood Floor
We are fortunate to head to the mountains for the holiday weekend. Typically that means rest and relaxation, but instead […]
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E-commerce subscriptions and Gift ideas
I am not the most current on trends, but I find the concept of e-commerce subscriptions fascinating. My first encounter […]
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Homemade Ice Cream – Part 1- Pistachio
For the most part I eat rather healthy. But on occasion I will indulge if the additional calories are worth […]
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A Little Peace and Quiet
My husband and I spent the weekend in the mountains of Arizona. It was SO peaceful and quiet. Since my […]
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My Daughter’s Bedroom
When we first remodeled Bella Terra, the original intention of this room was to be a computer/TV/hang out room for […]
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August Happenings
August is like the Sunday of Summer…..unknown I am finally back in town. As much as I love to travel, […]
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Strawberry Shortcake
Summer = Strawberry Shortcake. I have fond childhood memories of picking strawberries at Malerba’s Farm in Norwich, Connecticut. Unfortunately, this […]
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Paris Letters
I find it intriguing the way some people creatively make a living. Imagine having an unfulfilling job only to leave […]
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Gouache Paints
My dear friend, Susan, gave me a gift of gouache paints for my birthday. I had no idea what gouache […]
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Happy Weekend!
I am writing this from the deck of our vacation destination in gorgeous Newport Beach, California. As I stare at […]
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
I first tasted these delicious lemon ricotta pancakes at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California many years ago. […]
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