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One of the first areas in our rented townhome to feel finished is the entryway. While for many months it sat pretty empty, I knew I wanted it to have a special antique piece of furniture.
As much as I would love to wear large florals or stripes, they more often than not, overwhelm my short frame. However, all is not lost for those of us on the short side, and patterns and pattern-mixing can be done!
Living a slower paced life means doing the activities that bring you joy and finding peace, each day. I’m sharing 5 of my favorite ways to achieve that Slow Living Lifestyle.
This homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe is finally perfected! Slightly crunchy on the outside and slightly doughy in the middle with a flavor that can't be beat!
Today was a glorious 50° and sunny, with birds singing and a feeling of Spring in the air. The only problem is… it’s January.
This past Summer I had the opportunity to house sit for a friend of mine who lives in Ojai, California. Since I was staying for a month, I had a chance to explore and get to know this little town. From what to eat, where to shop, and what to do—here are my favorites!
Read MoreThe last stop of my California road trip was in Sequoia National Park. A visit to this park had always been on my bucket list; I wanted to know how it felt to stand among the giants!
Read MoreMy dad and I arrived at the park early, which was a good thing as the park entrance line was already quite long. Despite the crowds, we took our time with each major stop - El Capitan, Bridal Veil Falls, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome.
Read MoreOur next destination after Lake Tahoe was Yosemite National Park. I had mapped out a full day of driving, just to make sure we had plenty of time to stop and see the sights and to take a more scenic route... And boy, did we ever!
Read MoreFirst up on our road trip was Lake Tahoe. This gorgeous park is centered around the 72 mile radius of the lake itself, with picturesque bike paths, cabins, and small towns along the way. We took our time, stopping to put our feet in the water, chat with the locals, admire the vintage boats, and eat our lunch along the shore.
Read MoreOn our way out of Joshua Tree we made a slight detour over to Pioneertown. This small "town" was once used as the movie set for many old westerns!
Read MoreOn our way out of Southern California, Brandi and I made sure we had a day devoted to exploring Joshua Tree National Park, and we pretty much had the park to ourselves!
Read MoreSince Brandi and I had spent the last few days "on vacation", we decided to use our day in Palm Springs to get some work done. While I setup my office in a local coffee shop, Brandi took my car and visited every thrift store she could find! After a few hours, we met back up for lunch, then drove out to see the Cabazon Dinosaurs!
Read MoreWhen looking for the perfect place to stay in Palm Springs, I stumbled upon this gorgeous Airstream! It was the most idilic place that I could imagine staying while visiting for the first time.
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As Spring arrived, we began planning our perfect patio garden with a DIY raised garden bed. Aside from the soil and seeds, I really wanted to keep the design cost under $200, which we were able to do, easily! Here’s everything you’ll need to do the same.