Simmer Pot

Weekends are the days I usually have a simmer pot going, especially in the gloomy winter months.  I love the way they can infuse the air in our homes.  You can be so creative with what you add to them, it can be quite fun.  With citrus-like weeds out in California, I can almost always …

New Rug, oh la la…

Ok, let’s chat about kitchen rugs for a minute.  They take a beating, clean up lots of dropped food and all while looking pretty.  Seems like a hard job!  I wanted to change things up in our kitchen and get a more “kitchen” friendly rug that wasn’t hideous.  It needed to be fashionable, washable and …

Valentines Day

Hello to all my lovers out there.  The very hallmark holiday of Valentine’s Day is here.  Whether you’re single or have been together a lifetime, today is about love.  Loving yourself and all the others in your life.  Roses are always a good idea, but not necessary to me.  I think just the little things …

Cookies, anyone?

Since today was “cold” and raining, I decided to have a fire in the fireplace and make some homemade chocolate chip cookies.  If you personally know me, you know that my “cookies” are royalty.  My secret recipe has been a fan favorite for years and people go crazy for my cookies, especially warm.  Giving them …

First signs of spring

As winter is still in much of the US, on the California coast we live in a bit of “different” seasons.  This year in my garden, I planted spring flower bulbs.  I usually plant seeds but I thought I’d try something new.  I was out wandering in my garden and found these hyacinth’s and daffodils …