From the category archives:

Seasonal Inspiration!

Fall: In The Air & In The Stores

September 3, 2010

In some ways it makes me sad – seeing the end of summer and the approach of fall.
Don’t get me wrong, I have always loved the fall season. However, the longer I am here back living on the North Coast, the more spring is my favorite season because it’s the farthest from winter.
Tonight our low will [...]

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Fantasy Friday: Texas Hospitality

August 27, 2010

Today’s fantasy takes us to the shores of the Guadalupe River for some warm Texas hospitality at Lamb’s Rest Inn, a charming and romantic inn in the heart of the Texas hill country.
My hubby and I visited Texas hill country two years ago for our anniversary and had a wonderful time. We’d love to go back and this [...]

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Fantasy Friday: Romance Under the Stars

August 20, 2010

It’s been a long time since we’ve had a Fantasy Friday Getaway but it takes a special place to make the grade and today’s location under the stars was worth the wait!
Our fantasy location is in Merry Ole’ England in the countryside of Cornwall. We’re going glam camping! This is “Ekopod: a luxury low-carbon retreat that [...]

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Hello Cool Breezes!

August 16, 2010

It’s August in Ohio and that means humidity. Finally, after days and days of hot stickiness we are enjoying beautiful breezes and

lower humidity! Ahhhhhhh . . .
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Decking Out The Deck: Part II

August 10, 2010

So we rented the truck from Lowes to haul back our three large boxes of patio furniture. Well worth the $30 truck rental fee!
We bought pieces from the Cranston Collection from Allen + Roth, one of my favorite brands for drapes! They are located in San Diego where I used to live.
Outdoor furniture is actually one [...]

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Decking Out Your Deck: Part 1

August 9, 2010

Well I am sad to say that I did not get to Ohio’s largest yard sale, my husband had other plans. We went to the Cleveland Browns scrimmage downtown at the stadium – it was a lot of fun.
Afterwards we went shopping to find patio furniture for our back deck. We went to a lot [...]

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Ohio’s 500-Mile Yard Sale Starts Today!

August 5, 2010

If you love picking your way thru tag sales to find treasures, this is your weekend! Here in NE Ohio, today starts our 500-mile yard sale along the Historic Lincoln Way.
This is the 6th annual “Buy-Way,” sale. The idea started in Ohio but now spands from West Virgina to Indiana and even into Illinois and Iowa! [...]

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A Passion for Porches

July 12, 2010

Last night my husband and I sat out on our front porch in the white wicker rockers I bought at the thrift store. The air was warm and still; blue jays hawked and cardinals serenaded. In the distance we could hear the joyous voices of children enjoying the summer evening.
Our porch is narrow but comfortable [...]