Bergamot bath with wine
After a grueling trip to Costco for emergency supplies to prepare for this week’s potential power outages, I needed a relaxing soak in the bath. Bergamot-scented Epsom salts and a […]
Beating the heat at the beach
Temperatures reached the 90s again today in Santa Rosa so Mama and I escaped to cooler weather at Bodega Bay. We enjoyed the scenic half-hour drive to the coast and […]
Giant peach dumplings
Today’s #OneGoodThing was enjoying these giant fresh peach dumplings in cognac sauce with Mama! I used a recipe from the first Smitten Kitchen cookbook, except I swapped out Bourbon for […]
California twist on Venetian small bites
Reading posts from a year ago reminded us how much we loved the small bites dishes in Venice. We decided to craft our own version with goodies from today’s farmers […]
Pedicures for everyone!
Today’s #OneGoodThing was getting pedicures with Mama and a bath for Paisley! We enjoyed the pampering at Pazazz Nail Salon, and did Paisley at Hair of the Dog! What was your […]
Birthday surprise for Mama
I surprised Mama today by showing up in the middle of her Senior’s Memoir Writing Class with birthday cupcakes! After dropping her off at class and secretly conspiring with the […]
Multi-hued Morning Glory
Months ago we planted Morning Glory and Moon Flower seeds in the pots on either end of our DIY Garden Arch. We have watched as beautiful heart-shaped leaves wound their […]
Happy birthday Mama!
Happy birthday, Mama! You are one amazing woman, a true medical miracle —and today’s #OneGoodThing! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! Kindness is Everything. Day 274 of 365. […]
Creative month ends in love
Our month of creativity culminates today with the inspiration/prompt: love. This daily art challenge has been a labor of love. Yes, perhaps some dishes went undone, and laundry lingered. But […]
Art for a sweet new year
Tonight marks the start of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana. And so today’s Nosy Parker Art Challenge was honey, traditionally eaten with apples for a sweet new year! Mama […]
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