Category «Decorating»
The Last Mosquito
Easter Décor—Does That Mean Spring is Finally Here?
There are times when celebrating the seasons with decorations is more an obligation than a joy. Not so this Easter. Sparser than trimmings in other seasons of the year, I had a good time putting them up. We’ve undertaken two ginormous home improvement projects in 2023. First, it was installing new quartz countertops and tile …
My Twelve Days of Christmas
Literally, the moment I finished wrapping my last present, The Hallelujah Chorus started playing from my music list! I actually enjoyed wrapping this year—no gift bags, all boxes with coordinated red and white paper and ribbons. It was the fact I was ready for Christmas with that last gift that made the music so appropriate. …
My Time with Dudley
The Last Pinecone
Journey to the California Central Coast – Episode Three
Journey to the California Central Coast – Episode Two
Don’t miss part one of our adventure here: Part One. Ragged Point is an outpost about 30 minutes north of Cambria. They have rooms, but we’ve never stayed. We always visit their very fine restaurant for lunch. It was here we really understood how few tourists were out. This is the first time we didn’t …
Journey to the California Central Coast
Home Improvement—Agony and Ecstasy
The delights of home improvement simply cannot be fully enjoyed until the project is finished. And if you’re the type who doesn’t actually finish, it can, indeed, be a nightmare. I always find it exciting to start a project and especially enjoy any shopping involved. We decided to put the same vinyl plank in our …