

Places We Go : California's Port Costa
Last week, a Instagram vid caught me eye. Turns out, The Theater of Dreams is a holiday store in Port Costa, CA. So last Sunday, Sally and I made the 50 minute drove over to explore the town.


Happy Hour : Skirting the Christmas Tree
Six years ago this week, I wrote about to "skirt" a Christmas Tree or not. Oddly enough, these styles are stronger than ever.


TWEAKS+inspiration: Bella Italian Fashion
Buongiorno! Just back from 3 weeks in France and Italy. Last week, we looked at some "men/women on the street" photos I snapped in France. Eventually, we made our way, via train, to Milan, Florence and Rome. As for the above photo, what I'd like to know is what's in those orange bags. Let's take a look at what style I could capture on the streets. It was everywhere! Even in the Firenze train station, travelers are stylish. We walked through Milano's Brera district, home


TWEAKS+inspiration : Fall French Fashion
I've just returned from France and Italy. Let's take a look at what the French are wearing this fall.


Happy Hour : The Best of Fall Wreaths, 2025
Treat your Front Door with Fantastic Fall Wreath!


TWEAKS+inspiration : Update Your Fireplace Next Weekend!
How to update your fireplace surround in a weekend!


Places We Go : Alameda Beach House
You won't believe what's happened to this Alameda beach shack since we last looked!


Places to Go : Alameda's Gold Coast
From early Victorian to Spanish Colonial - Alameda's Gold Coast has it all!


TWEAKS+inspiration : My Rooms Turn to Fall, 2025
Each fall, I go through my stash to see what's easy. Let's take a look.


Color Game : Mouthwatering Butterscotch
Are you ready for some comforting butterscotch?
















