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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 …
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 …
Garden
I’ve always envied people who were able to grow their own vegetables, fruit and flowers. When we had a long narrow area on our sideyard, that I didn’t know what to do, it came to me. Let’s make a garden! I bought several of the metal raised garden troughs and filled with dirt, cardboard and …
Pool
It is my dream to have an in-ground pool in my backyard–preferably with a pool boy who cleans it and brings me cold drinks with umbrellas. But living in the bay area, the yards can be small and permitting can be expensive. I came up with the idea to add a 8 foot stock tank …
Dryer Balls
Laundry! The never ending chore. When it comes to laundry, there’s nothing better than a fresh set of sheets or a warm towel after a shower. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been buying dryer sheets. It occurred to me one day that that was expensive and wasteful. Instead I switched over to wool …
Simmer pots
There is nothing more relaxing than walking into your home after a long and stressful day. I love having candles and scents going through the house as they signal to me that it’s time to unwind from the day. Let’s talk about simmer pots. You can use any vessel that can be on the stove top. I’ve …
Fresh Flowers
What can I say, I love fresh flowers in my home. It brings brightness and color to a space. The smell of roses or peonies on a nightstand, so when you wake up the sweet smell greets your morning. I have started growing my own flowers in my garden, one because they just seem prettier than store …
