Tammy 
We are gearing up for Halloween fun around these parts and that means it’s time for some cute new free printable Halloween tags! You know I love making free printables, especially when they are attached to cute gift ideas. Booing friends and neighbors is really a great excuse to whip up some fun packages. This … Read more
Is anyone else starting to feel a little panic setting in now that October is officially upon us? I mean, gosh, I feel like it was just Easter and now I’m starting to stress that I’m already I’m behind on my Christmas shopping. 😉 lol! Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. I’m thinking holiday gifts … Read more
My sister and her family are in town this week and as I was getting ready for them to come, it had me thinking about how I want to change things in the guest rooms. 😉 After the holidays I’m going to make another push to really get all the loose ends tied up around … Read more
Take me just about anywhere for dinner these days and I’ll be browsing the cheese and charcuterie board options on the menu. I LOVE the pretty boards full of delicacies styled to the nines. Creamy cheeses, nuts, dried fruits, olives, chutney, bread and crackers, spicy meats…so many good things! And let’s face it. There is … Read more
Halloween and cupcakes….pretty much two things that make me deliriously happy. Themed treats and punny sayings, costumes, decorations and parties…what is not to love about this time of year? I am so excited to be sharing one of our favorite cupcake recipes, along with this simple idea to turn them into the perfect easy kid … Read more
Jet lag is in full effect right now. Oh boy is it hitting hard this time!! We had a wonderful trip to London and Paris this last week…they are both beautiful in the fall…even in the rain. The rain actually made ushering in October feel a but more appropriate. I’m excited to break out all … Read more
There is no better time to travel than fall. Near perfect temperatures, reduced crowds and travel deals are just a few of the reasons to book a trip in September and October. John and I put off celebrating our anniversary which falls in the heat of the summer, and instead opted for a celebration in … Read more
I love to decorate for Halloween almost as much as I do for Christmas. We are about to break out all the Halloween decorations around here this week and things will start to get a bit creepy. The weather has really taken a turn and it is definitely cooling way down, which makes Halloween decorating … Read more
Guys, can I just tell you how much fun I am having working with Oriental Trading these days? When they emailed a few months ago and said hey…it’s Friday the 13th in September….let’s get our skeletons out of the closet and party, I couldn’t help but jump on board. They are introducing a bunch of … Read more
Fall is officially upon us, and as much as I don’t love winter, I also don’t mind the fact that it isn’t 90 degrees anymore and I can break out a sweater or two. 😉 I’ve been working a few fall things into my wardrobe and the house. I’m particularly loving olive green right now. … Read more
Ah! October is almost here so I am officially all in for Halloween. I was actually in Halloween mode several weeks ago…but I’ve been trying to hold off and not make you feel overwhelmed here on the blog. 😉 I don’t want anyone to feel rushed to jump into the holidays…but boy am I ready!! … Read more
Guys…it SNOWED here yesterday! Well, not on the valley floor but in the mountains up above our house. Like, if I look out my windows I now see snow covered mountain peaks. Can you believe it? I am NOT ready in the least for snow. Not yet. I need to ease into this people! 😉 … Read more
Temps here have started to get a bit wild and bounce around from 90 to 65 and back to the mid 80s…it is definitely fall! After getting the house all ready for our fall home tour last week, I am ready to jump into all things fall with both feet! (hopefully wearing some really cute … Read more
It’s hard to believe that it is already time for another fall home tour. Is it just me, or do these years seem to be flying by faster and faster? Well, believe it or not, we’re here and I’m excited to welcome to our Fall Decor Home Tour! I just love joining Marty from A … Read more
Where we come from in Orange County, Halloween is a BIG deal. Like REALLY big. As a matter of fact, it was voted the #1 place in the state of California to celebrate Halloween. Yep. That big of a deal. 😉 One of the factors that I’m sure helps, is the fabulous weather in Orange … Read more
If you are even as close to as big of a fan of Amazon as we our at our house, then hopefully you will find today’s post funny. I am always excited to do anything where I get to team up with a group of talented bloggers and share ideas. I love creating for the … Read more
Today is a big day in our house…the first day of school for Ash…which marks my first day of no kids at home in almost 4 months. As happy as I am for her to go back (because she was so excited to see friends) I always feel a little bit sad when I’m all … Read more
I hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. We had planned to go out of town, but then had some family visiting last minute and decided to stay in town and enjoy some lazy days around the house. It was much needed down time after a rather hectic and stressful last couple of … Read more
I feel like I was just writing all about the best Memorial Day Sales kicking off the summer, and now, here we are celebrating the end of summer with the best Labor Day Weekend sales. Whoa. Time goes way too fast when you’re having fun! I have been doing TONS of shopping this past 48 … Read more
Let me just start by saying, spending Christmas in New York City is as magical as it seems in all the movies and on TV. This amazing city…that I love all year, just outdoes itself at Christmastime. Macy’s Santaland, ice skating in Central Park, twinkle lights and music everywhere you look…it’s hard to not feel … Read more
John and I were sitting outside last night around the fire, chatting about some recent yard improvements we’ve done and what’s up next on the list, when it occurred to me that I haven’t shared our updated front yard here on the blog yet! When we bought this house the landscaping was neat and tidy, … Read more
As much as I love summer, there is definitely something nice about returning to a routine. It’s a comfort to feel like you are back in a pattern. I’m picking back up where we left off at the start of summer with our weekly pattern of Pink Peppermint’s Picks posts and it feels SO good! … Read more
If you have never had the opportunity to visit one or more of the National Parks, here is my formal invitation to make Zion National Park a vacation destination in the near future. Living in Southern California my whole life and traveling back and forth between CA and Utah for school, St. George was always … Read more
As much as I don’t want to face it, it’s time for back to school. Boo! I love nothing more than the care-free, schedule free days of summer. We jokingly refer to school as “learning prison” in our house and we all feel a bit sad when the last week of summer rolls around. Even … Read more
A month or so ago when Andy was away at camp, I finally had a chance to get in to that room, deep clean it and decorate it. Ever since we moved in it’s just been a hodge-podge of junk. His headboard wasn’t attached, he didn’t have a bedskirt…no window coverings…it was looking pretty rough. … Read more
Ever since we completed the renovation on the 1987 Fixer Upper, I have been amazed at how little space I have to actually decorate. Our house in California, which is 1/3 of the size of this house, has many more spots to accessorize. I decided it’s time to start adding some shelves and built-ins to … Read more
This past week I had the pleasure of celebrating the birthday of a very special girl. As went about planning this party, I wrestled with the idea of whether or not to share it here. You know I love to share all the things I am up to, in hopes that I can inspire some … Read more
The lakes region in Italy has become one of our favorite travel destinations. Sparkling turquoise water, dramatic mountains jutting out of the lake, quaint villages and lots of activities for families and couples alike, it’s no wonder we love to visit! Of all the lakes in Italy, Lake Garda is Italy’s largest. A quick 2 … Read more
I am so excited to finally reveal the kid’s bathroom design ideas and completed project today! There are so many rooms in this house that are 80% of the way there and have just taken me forever to get that last 20% done! The kid’s bathroom is definitely one of them. I never go in … Read more
Have you heard? The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is in full swing. 😉 Just kidding…unless you have been hiding under a rock, I’m sure you know all about it. I know that for some of you, these posts can get overwhelming and sometimes downright annoying. I promise I am not trying to be that girl…I get … Read more