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Upon the eve of our 40th birthdays – girls I’ve known since I was an early teen decided to create an annual weekend event – a girls only celebration. Five years in – and the single idea has turned into a tradition of which we all look forward to every summer. Each year . . . → Read More: Annual Girlz Weekend – Take One  2 comments - (Comments are closed)  Coffee, Tea, Travel, Friends in Low Places  California, House in Sonoma, What a girls weekend looks like
Who are we? Who are we, really? Who we are is often shaped by our family structure, the community that nutures us as we grow, and lastly, those that we surround ourselves with - our friends. And oftentimes, our friends are the people who know us better than we know ourselves. Usually, you don’t give a second thought to your hometown, . . . → Read More: Dusting Off, and Stepping Forward 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Family Matters, Friends in Low Places California, Memorial for Kimberly Baucom, Petaluma As mammals, we need air to survive. Air to supply our bodies with the nutrients needed to take a step, swallow a steaming cup of coffee, or cry a lonely tear. Air. There seems to be plenty of it around, except for today. Today, there was a shortage of air. I felt it, as did nearly every person who grew . . . → Read More: The Difficulty of Breathing 3 comments - (Comments are closed) Creative Spark, Friends in Low Places aftermath of the murder/suicide in Petaluma, California, overcoming tragedy, Petaluma There is a certain amount of humor in getting older. (Humor, or sadness, and since I’m trying to create a positive spin, I’ll go with humor.) Growing up in wine country, I can literally count the times I’ve gone wine tasting with both hands. Of course, as I’ve gotten older, and acquired a haute appreciation for various . . . → Read More: “Wine-ing” in the Rain 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Coffee, Tea, Travel, Foodalicious California, Coppola wine bottle, images of wine glasses, J Winery in Windsor, Wine tasting in Sonoma County I met with a few old {read=known since junior high} gal pals for lunch recently at a new, undiscovered spot. I love exploring new places - local spots that glorify the bounty of the county – Sonoma County that is. The county of my upbringing. Although I was hoping for California “spring-like” weather, it was rather blustery and chilly, even by Golden . . . → Read More: Cornerstone Gardens One comment - (Comments are closed) Decor(K)ate, Foodalicious art in Sonoma, Big Blue Chair, California, Cornerstone Gardens, Sonoma I was fortunate enough to find myself at the ocean today. I was with an old friend, passing time, with our toes in the sand, walking along the shore… I love the ocean. I love the smell of salt in the air. I miss the freedom of the open water. The crashing thunder of the tide. The simple, carefree, floating feeling one . . . → Read More: Yesterday Once More Comments are closed Coffee, Tea, Travel, Creative Spark California, Coast Highway, Crystal Cove Beach, Orange County Looking down the San Clemente Pier I am blessed. I live in a fine spot – and my boss is in a fine spot. I got to visit my boss this week – in Southern California. It was glorious. {And I worked really hard!}
San Clemente Pier, CA
This was one . . . → Read More: From the Mountains to the Sea Comments are closed Coffee, Tea, Travel California, ocean, San Clemente Pier, sea shells, southern california beaches Fog. It’s mysterious, delusional, cryptic. It creates a mask of intrigue – and often times evokes images of full moons and werewolves. Yet for others, it means a blanket of comfort and feels like home. As Sonoma County residents know, especially those from Petaluma, fog is a part of the landscape. And summer is no exception. I left Sonoma on my . . . → Read More: Valley of Fog – and Chickens! 9 comments - (Comments are closed) Coffee, Tea, Travel, Foodalicious, Friends in Low Places Aqus Cafe, California, chicken crossing, Foundry Wharf, Luma Restaurant in Petaluma, Sonoma Mountain, Vineyards Talent and creativity are like jewels. They sparkle and shine, yet are elusive. We are lucky to find them. And some people find more than others. At a recent Art & Garden show, I witnessed talent and creativity first-hand. And I am proud to say, I know the artist personally.
All of these mosaic treasures are hand-crafted . . . → Read More: Art & Garden Show 4 comments - (Comments are closed) Coffee, Tea, Travel, Decor(K)ate Art & Garden Show, Bitz n' Pieces Mosaics, California, Incredible craft projects, Petaluma, Sonoma County Summer Events At heart, I’m a marketer. And a shopper. I love the “in-store” experience. I love browsing display racks, and surveying furniture pieces used to showcase product. I love the sights. The smells. And above all, I love the ethereal experience of being IN a store. And as much as I love – and live in – my own little . . . → Read More: Most Darling Yarn Shoppe I’ve Ever Seen {And I don’t knit!}  2 comments - (Comments are closed) Coffee, Tea, Travel, Decor(K)ate California, Cast Away Yarn Shop, Santa Rosa, Shops in Railroad Square, Unique yarn stores in Sonoma County |
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