by Jocelyn | Nov 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
These are troubling times. Uncertain times. The war in Ukraine seems infinite, the Israel-Hamas war escalates daily and the shooting in Maine is just the latest – an ABC news headline from October 26 states, “There have been more mass shootings than...
by Jocelyn | Oct 9, 2023 | Grilling, Recipes, thanksgiving dinner, thanksgiving recipes
Pumpkins are such a versatile squash (it’s also a gourd and also a fruit and also a berry – see what we mean?) and they cook up so easily, especially on the grill. You really don’t have to do much to make them taste delicious – and then of...
by Jocelyn | Sep 25, 2023 | DIY, Hardware
We’ve all done the dance at the front door, trying to get the key in the lock just so, because it’s finicky. We usually have our hands full of groceries, a child or we have to use the bathroom – or all three at once. This isn’t at the top of...
by Jocelyn | Sep 21, 2023 | Garden
We get lucky here in California with our mild autumns and winters. It’s easy to still have a yard full of flowers, and if you’re into edible gardening, bulbs or wildflowers, now is the time for planting. It’s also time to do a little clean up and...
by Jocelyn | Sep 18, 2023 | Decorating, Holiday
From understated to over the top, we’ve got seven ideas we love for decorating your porch for fall. It’s our favorite season: the rush of summer is over, the holidays aren’t upon us yet, the air is turning crisp and there is a calm that comes with...