Tammy 
Traveling through continental Europe by train is easy, convenient and reasonably priced. If you are thinking about taking a trip and seeing more than one city or country, it is definitely an option you want to look at. When coming from the United States it’s not necessarily the first mode of transportation we think of, … Read more
I know it’s only September, but before we know it its going to be time for the holidays and cookie exchanges. I try, notice I used the word try 😉 to make homemade cookies each Sunday night for the kid’s lunches. I bake and freeze them, so every day they can pull out a fresh … Read more
Let there be light! As a photographer, I am constantly thinking about it…where is the light coming from, what color is the light, how bright is the light…the list goes on! It should come as no surprise then, that I am slightly obsessed with light fixtures. 😉 Here are 10 fun fixtures for under $100 right … Read more
“Even though some of you are pretty thin, you all have fat hearts, and that’s what matters.” -Fat Amy I don’t know about you guys, but when Pitch Perfect 2 came out I couldn’t get to the theater fast enough. I was appalled to learn that my husband hadn’t seen the fist one, so we … Read more
Fall is in the air and that means we have a good excuse to switch up our wardrobes a bit. Adding in a few inexpensive, but on trend accessories, is the best way to make the staples in your closet transition to fall, without breaking the bank. Here are 5 of the hottest, must-have accessories all for … Read more
So often when we travel we feel like we barely have time to scratch the surface of the “main tourist attractions” of whatever city we happen to be visiting. One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to get off that tourist trap path and explore smaller, lesser known parts of a city … Read more
I’m SO excited that it is almost Halloween again!! You all know that I LOVE Halloween and all the fun spooky stuff that goes with it. Here’s this year’s free Halloween printable edition of a “boo”ing tag for you. The treat is SO easy, an oldie but goodie…one that I’ve shown you here before, just … Read more
Nothing says fall like breaking out the jeans, boots and sweaters, and this fall there is something for everyone in denim trends. Say goodbye to low waisted jeans, and hello to denim with a little bit more room to breathe as flared jeans make a return. Here are the four denim trends to stock your closet … Read more
As much as I love summer, I am much more of a jeans, boots and cozy sweater lover. So, naturally, when fall rolls around, I feel like I am in my element. This year I am seeing camel coats EVERYWHERE and I think one might be making it’s way to my closet as soon as it’s no longer … Read more
When we traveled to London recently for an extended period, John and I debated what to do for accommodations. If you have never traveled to Europe with your family, then be advised that it is rare to find a hotel room that will accommodate more than three people. While we were not opposed to booking … Read more
Well… it happened. For some, it’s a good thing… for the rest of us it’s not the best. School’s back in session… and that means back to alarm clocks, schedules, homework, running kids to and from this and that, bedtimes, packing lunches, and the list goes on and on. Basically… our lives just got a … Read more
With kids back in school, and the holidays on the horizon, the natural urge to purge and organize kicks in. I you’re looking for an inexpensive and stylish way to add more storage space and organization to your home, baskets may be the answer you’ve been looking for. Baskets in the Kitchen via Huffington Post … Read more
I was walking through World Market last week when I spotted a new light fixture out of the corner of my eye. It got me thinking about how often I am out shopping for projects, clients, or just for fun, and I run across great deals and fun finds that I don’t share here on the … Read more
Apparently I need to move. The weather in Southern CA clearly doesn’t fit my love of sweaters and boots. 😉 I had to laugh as I was sifting through all of the great sale stuff at Nordstrom this morning. When I looked at the favorites I had collected, I realized that the majority of what I … Read more
If you have a daughter, you probably understand exactly why I found this shirt so funny. 😉 My son is messy too, don’t get me wrong, but there is something about a girl and her “collections” that just dials it up a notch. 😉 I grabbed this shirt while I was running through Nordstrom the … Read more
Sale Alert!! It’s the most wonderful time of the year…sing it with me now… 😉 Honestly though, who doesn’t love Labor Day weekend for some shopping?! When Kate Spade does her sales like this, I have a hard time saying no. Two years ago I got one of my all-time favorite bags that had originally … Read more
Light and bright are the words I would use to describe this fun living room project. I still want to add a few touches…a couple of pieces of art and a lamp…but I couldn’t wait to share! Aren’t those couches cute? We needed smaller scale couches for this space and these tufted ones from Pier One … Read more
The kids (particularly Ash) has been begging all summer for a lemonade stand and bake sale. Like any good mom, I have been dragging my feet and keep putting it off. It sounded like a lot of work for me, only to earn them money to buy a bunch of junk…you know…all those little trinkets … Read more
11 weeks, 77 days, 1848 hours. At the beginning of June, my family and I embarked on a journey of a lifetime. As luck would have it, a unique situation at work- timed perfectly with the end of the school year, allowed our family to truly use the world as our classroom for the summer. … Read more
These are dangerous. I’m just warning you. Every time I make this peanut butter cup cookie recipe I have to give some away so that I don’t eat them all. 😉 I love that you bake these in little muffin tins. Seriously, what can be better than chocolate candy wrapped in a cookie?? Are you drooling … Read more
AH…my hometown. I will always be a San Diego girl at heart no matter where the world takes me. I love this city. It has changed so much in the years since I left, grown up a ton. There are so many fun things to do in San Diego…so many great neighborhoods, restaurants, shops, sights…it’s … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. 😉 Football Season! At least in my house that is. I LOVE football! While my hubby and son are big hockey and baseball fans as well, I live for fall football. I will watch just about any game at any time. I look forward to weekend days … Read more
With back to school right around the corner it’s time to start thinking about after school snacks. My kiddos are pretty good about eating healthy…(one better than the other), but it makes it even easier to talk them into it when snacks look fun and yummy. I thought I’d share one of our favorite healthy … Read more
If you’re looking for a super cute and easy DIY for your next party or get together, this is it! The best part? You don’t even have to break out the cake pans. 😉 There are SO many fun colors of candy melts available these days, you can make this cake to match any party … Read more
Remember that fabulous find I had a HomeGoods just a bit ago…the acrylic table in the bathroom department? Well, I told you I was going to play with it and so I did. I set it up originally as a bar cart, but now it may have found a new home. 🙂 We don’t have … Read more
While I am vacationing in Hawaii, I thought it would be perfect to share a recipe I was inspired to make from Hawaii! Oh my… breakfast like this one is absolute perfection! The banana macadamia pancakes with coconut syrup combo can’t be beat in my book. I hope you enjoy this as much as me … Read more
Oreos hold a special place in my heart. My grandpa LOVES them. He used to sneak them without grandma knowing, and taught me his ways. 😉 I remember growing up, he had a cookie jar shaped like a stack of oreos that held the chocolatey sandwich cookies. When I ran across a recipe for this … Read more
Salt Lake City feels a little like a second home to me. I attended college a bit down the road from here, and this was the city I really “grew up” in. I became an adult learning how to navigate life on my own in Utah, had my first baby there, and spent the first few … Read more
A quick trip to HomeGoods yesterday was a great trip because I scored this amazing acrylic table. I found it in the bathroom aisle of all places, stashed in the bathroom dept! It was folded up (yes, it folds for easier storage!) and placed in amongst the vanity tables and chairs. WHAT?! I can think … Read more
This delicious spinach and citrus salad recipe was passed along to our family by my dear friend Mandi more than a decade ago! It has been a hit in our family ever since. So much so, that it was served at my brother’s wedding! It’s perfect for any time of year since the ingredients are … Read more