August 18, 2016
Planning a Weekend Camping Trip (+ a Checklist!)
About a month ago, Gary and I headed into the mountains (away from the heat) to do a little camping. Our camping weekends are somewhere between ‘glamping’ and basic. (True story: probably closer to ‘glamping’ for those who are hardcore campers that bring only the minimum needed for survival.) But, we’re out there to get away from home and real life for a few days, with a few creature comforts to make it enjoyable. It had been a while since we’d been camping, and I used to have a camping checklist......
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December 20, 2015
Making Lumenarias
Growing up in Texas, one of our traditions on Christmas Eve was to line the sidewalk leading up to our house with lumenarias. When we moved to California, the tradition came with us – though...
December 13, 2015
Lovely Links – Holiday Edition
{via The Inspired Room} Decorating Your House {Simply} Through the Seasons | The Inspired Room Simple ideas for decorating for the seasons against a neutral backdrop. Since we’re still finishing the renovation in the kitchen, I’m...
December 08, 2015
Deciphering the Dress Code
The holidays are a popular time of the year for parties, and sometimes it can be hard to figure out what is appropriate to wear. If you’re lucky, the invitation will include the intended dress...
August 18, 2015
The Fall Wardrobe Edit
Summer is usually a more casual time for me at work, mostly because we don’t have central air conditioning at our house. It’s hot! That means I end up planning based on ‘How little can...
August 05, 2015
Fruit Pizza
While I’m all about cooking from scratch normally, sometimes there are things from my childhood that are so good – well, I just make it anyway. Fruit Pizza is one of those things. It’s great for...
