To kick off my theme of “ready to party” for the holidays, I am sharing another option for a tablescape. This time, I am sharing a coastal tablescape. I know I mentioned before that I have a sort of coastal theme in my home, so I tend to decorate with colors that blend with that,…
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Autumn Tablescape in Orange and Aqua
Hello, everyone! Since Fall is officially here, I thought it might be fun to talk about home decor for the season. (Especially while my ankle is healing!) I have struggled with this in the past, as I don’t have a color palette in my home that goes well with the holiday colors of orange for…
Skort and Chambray at the Outlet Mall
Hello, everyone! Today we took at little trip to the Outlet Mall here in San Clemente. It is less than two years old and beginning to become an attraction here in our town. Believe me, there were very few of us locals excited about this addition to our town, but they are doing a nice job…
Red, White, Blue and Fireworks!
Happy Fourth of July! Isn’t this a great holiday? It’s such a fun day to show our patriotism while we celebrate with family and friends on a beautiful summer day! I found this beautiful picture on Pinterest and thought it just says it all! So, what to wear for the 4th? That is truly a…
White Lace Shirt Dress: A Keeper!
Good morning! Today I am sharing the 5th piece from my Stitch Fix box. When I took it out of the box, I wasn’t overly impressed. I loved the fact that it was all white, which is definitely trending right now. The fabric felt very soft and the lace touches were nice, but it didn’t…
My first Stitch Fix
Hello everyone, Happy Monday! As promised, I am styling two of the looks from my very first Stitch Fix box. As I mentioned, I ended up keeping all five pieces! It’s so fun to have someone restyle your look. My stylist took the time to check out the blog as well as my Pinterest and…
North Beach San Clemente: Farmers Market, Train Stop…
Hello, everyone! Do you like Farmer’s Markets as much as I do? Today I am sharing a nice event that takes place at North Beach in San Clemente every Wednesday. Between the Coast Highway and the shoreline beside the parking lot at North Beach there is a nice display of fruits, vegetables, flowers, some arts…
The Big Mess 2: My bathroom remodel
Hello, everyone, Those of you who have been longer time subscribers may recall my whole house flooring project. Well, that mess ended in February, but as they were getting ready to install my wood-look vinyl flooring in the master bath, they discovered a leak in the shower! We have been dealing with insurance issues, contractors…
Memorial Day: a red, white and blue day!
Happy Memorial day, everyone! I hope you are all enjoying this holiday with your family and loved ones. It truly is a special day to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Here are some interesting facts about this uniquely American holiday: It originated in the years following the…
San Clemente: Pier Bowl
Today is a bright, sunny day, so I headed to one of San Clemente’s iconic spots: the pier bowl. San Clemente was founded in the 1920’s by a man named Ole Hanson who called the town the “Spanish Village by the Sea.” It is still the town’s theme with a Spanish-styled downtown and many recognized Historical…