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Have you decorated your house for the holidays yet? I must confess that I've done the bare minimum this year. I just didn't have the...

Every home should have a wreath - whether it makes an appearance for holidays or is displayed year-round. One of the most ancient...

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm re-running this article from October 22, 2016 (and again in 2019). Another 3 years have passed and moss balls...

Every been in a restaurant when it turns "Happy Hour?" You notice the mood instantly changes as everyone is ready for fun. Whenever I'm...

Now that I have my rooms light and bright, I'm suddenly attracted to dark and brooding rooms. Maybe it's because the weather turned...

One great thing about living in Oakland, CA is that I'm only a 25-minute BART ride from San Francisco. Last Thursday, Jayne and I met at...

In my Year of the House (2022), I have been devoted to getting my house shipshape. Besides the fun bits this year, there was a new water...

Every been in a restaurant when it turns "Happy Hour?" You notice the mood instantly changes as everyone is ready for fun. Whenever I'm...

The French Market in Marin is celebrating its 10th anniversary. A couple of weeks ago, I drove over to San Rafael to see what it's all...

We had our main floor walls painted when we moved in twenty-two years ago. Various shades of yellow including canary yellow half walls I...