It’s been a very good week! I’m in the middle of developing something very exciting and I’ll have more to share about that in about 30 days. I’m taking a risk but the best thing to invest in is yourself so I’m going for it. I am excited to photograph this new endeavor and blog…
It was making me crazy that I had no place to hang my crossbody bags, backpack, or hats when I’m coming and going so I ordered a set of wall hooks and installed them behind my front door at our house in Florida. I wanted something simple and minimalist, so when I discovered these angled…
I’m back in California and happy to be home even though our state has suffered from a ton of floods due to the repeating storms. I completed a few projects at the Florida house before I departed, I’ll be sharing those in the coming weeks. My living room sofa finally arrived, so I’ll share that…
Happy Halloween weekend! I drove out to a favorite venue in Sonoma yesterday just to see in person a house made of pumpkins. It’s very cool and creative, see this Reel for a quick video tour! I don’t have any plans to dress up or go out for Halloween, I’m just enjoying the costumes of…
This week I finished up the Autumn Art Collection and next month I’ll be starting on another for the Christmas season. I love being creative in different ways from art to pottery to fabric design and DIY projects. Creativity is a major source of joy in my life and it’s so nice to have a…
I pulled this old book off the bookshelf and was thumbing through its text. Its title is Let’s Bring Back and it’s about all the delightful things from the past that we’ve forgotten in our push to become more modern. The book is an encyclopedia of memorabilia, things like grandfather clocks and fountain pens, model…
This week I started up a regular fitness routine again and I felt both energized and tired as a result. I’m also focused on making my diet mostly plant based in the present and future. I’m not a vegetarian, but I do notice that I feel really good when I eat mostly plant based foods…
I’m a big believer in seasonal breaks so I logged off for a week. It’s been great! I finished up a few projects in Florida, said goodbye to that special place, and closed up the house for a month. I flew home to California mid week and spent a few days reconnecting with my kids,…
Weekend greetings! We had such a big storm last night since it’s the beginning of the rainy season here. The weather is so different than what I’m accustomed to in California. It rains almost every day here, but only for an hour or two and it’s a warm tropical rain, then we get a gorgeous…
I was hosting my sisters in my house and playing tour guide for four days and we had so much fun. Hosting is a thrill and I loved their company but it’s exhausting too! Yesterday I took a whole day to just relax and come down from all that activity. One of my favorite respites…
Hello lovely friends, I hope you’re enjoying the beginning of summer. We have a high school graduation this upcoming weekend and then we’re headed to Florida to begin renovations on the house we bought. Right now we’re still in the process of lining up contractors and gathering materials. It will be a summer spent on…
Certain places will hold a sense of fascination in your mind until you walk the streets and see them for yourself. Tulum was one of those places I’d seen pictures of and heard about but wanted to experience. In February I took a trip there with a good friend of mine who was also curious…
Regular readers and Instagram followers are aware that after a long search, we bought a house in Florida. There are several reasons why we’re making this move which I’ll go into in greater detail at a future date. Mostly it’s just a feeling that we need a change after 40+ years living in California. We’ve…
The house we have under contract in Florida has a big patio and a large yard, so I’m already planning to include an outdoor kitchen! With summer around the corner, perhaps you’re considering adding an outdoor kitchen to your home too. Consider these impressive kitchen designs for your own al fresco enjoyment. kelly nutt design…