“Keep darker flowers low and the lighter flowers higher, ” Lola tells me on Easter as we admire her latest arrangement. Aside from gardening, building beautiful floral arrangements is one of her favorite things to do. This week I picked up some deep violet daisies and light pink ranunculus to put this theory to the [...]

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Kept things simple this week with a bunch of zinnias. Just $3 at the farmers’ market!

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Ahhh, the fragrant tuberose. Picked up a bunch at the Los Feliz Farmers’ Market. The visit last weekend was a departure from the usual stop at the Sunday market in Hollywood. It was such a good find. I have yet to find it pop up in Hollywood this season. I love how with a few [...]

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Back in LA from a weekend in Big Bear with the family and I find these waiting for me. They’re the lady bug bouquet from Trader Joe’s. Another excellent choice on Dave’s part! Love them.

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Meet our rescue kitty, Emu. We’ve had him for just a little more than a month and he’s been pure entertainment. In fact we’ve cut down on TV! Ha – the story behind his name will be revealed soon.

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Lovely touches to the home office to kick-off the beginning of the work week. They make Mondays infinitely better. Picked up the peonies on Saturday at Trader Joe’s while stocking up on groceries. So worth it! The sweet peas were unexpected. My aunt sent me home with a huge bundle. They’re cut fresh from her [...]

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I can’t believe more than a month has passed since my last post! I’ve lost track of the days to the point of measuring time by the photographs of the flowers that I pick up at the farmers market on Sundays. It was never officially mentioned, but I’ve moved into a new full-time job as [...]

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Things have been moving at warp speed the last couple weeks. I had to remind myself to stop and appreciate all the good things around me this weekend. Took some of these photos along the way. [Fresh from the Hollywood Farmers Market] [ T and me at The Perfect Circle Cupcakery in Downtown Orange] [ [...]

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A few days before Christmas my cousins and I always get together for some holiday baking. I remember when the girls were in elementary school and we would decorate sugar cookies with the help of colored egg yolk and paintbrushes. This time around we wanted to take our baking skills up a notch, okay more [...]

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Found my dog Brinks in this compromising position the other day slash now you know what’s on my reading list. A couple weeks ago the bf sat me down to watch the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, which actually was a monumental occasion in our relationship. You see, I’ve vehemently been opposed, out of loyalty [...]

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