Its a Bike Riding DayIts a Bike Riding Day

This is a great picture of Cameron Diaz that caught my eye but it was the price of the bike basket that made me take a second look the bike basket in this Vogue picture $975.00. Thats right that is not a typo almost $1,000.00 dollars for a bike basket. It says it is a antique luggage basket?WOWI fou…

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29May2010

buddha love continues...buddha love continues...

Here are some pictures of buddha arrangement on our window sill...A lot of you lovely readers have been sending me some of your buddha corners, please do send, will try and feature a few.Have a great weekend.…

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28May2010

Home and Garden ToursHome and Garden Tours

I love Home and Garden tours. May and June are the Months that most tours are held here in San Diego. My favorites are Coronado and Point Loma. My Husband was raised in Coronado.Every year we go to the Garden show and see who has won a coveted blue ribbon. All of the houses proudly display their rib…

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25May2010

*Keep Calm and Carry On**Keep Calm and Carry On*

Here is the view from the window seat in the kitchen. I love looking out at the birdbath, the roses and the birdhouse in the front yard. We just put this window in at the beginning of the year it is magical and has changed the entire flow of the house. The breeze in the summertime will be fabulous.I…

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19May2010

buddha at home...buddha at home...

I don't have many idols of Buddha, but I just love the serenity that permeates the space that has the face of peace. Today I am sharing with you a few arrangements of Buddha that I have managed to photograph at home over a period of time. Hope you like them.The post on decor inspired by love for Bud…

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17May2010

A new addition to the KitchenA new addition to the Kitchen

I finally convinced my Husband to hang the $8 pot rack I found at a garage sale. It needed a little white paint of coarse. I could not figure out if it was going to work with the ginormous skylight (very 70's) which takes up the entire area above the kitchen island. It is fun to try and figure out w…

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15May2010

Peace...Peace...

I deeply apologize for going missing from this space. No excuses. Just didn't have anything inspiring enough to blog about.Have just returned from our trip to Ladakh. The face of peace appears before me time and again...Hope to put together a post on oriental/buddhist influence in home decor soon:-)…

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12May2010

Happy White WednesdayHappy White Wednesday

Every time I look at this picture it makes me laugh.I can't imagine living when you had to pluck chickens for dinner, sew your own clothes, wear a corset or wash clothes by hand. No wonder these women look so grumpy.I wouldn't last a day. I love the time we live in. Modern conveniences are wonderful…

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12May2010

*Mothers Day Surprise**Mothers Day Surprise*

I woke up this morning so thrilled My Daughter is home from her first year of college, my son just played at Petco Park and MY wonderful husband bought me the most adorable crown necklace. Along with the necklace was a card with reservations for brunch at the Hotel Del Coronado.Thank you Lord for al…

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09May2010

*They are all MINE**They are all MINE*

I have been wanting Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers for a long time. They had to be a little ornate and sparkly too.I see them all the time but they were either too expensive or too small or too big or already SOLD.I finally found them yesterday. I LOVELOVELOVE them. Perfect timing just befo…

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07May2010

*Lucky Me**Lucky Me*

Look what showed up at my door this morning.The most beautiful bouquet of Sweet Peas!!!LOVELOVELOVE I am in Heaven. The entire house smells so wonderful.Thank you so much my wonderful friend I am truely grateful for your thoughtfulness. I hope your day is filled with wonderful surprises and friendsh…

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05May2010

 *Successful Olivenhain Grove Sale* *Successful Olivenhain Grove Sale*

What glorious weather God provided for the Olivenhain Grove Sale.The farmers almanac was spot on!!It was 2 sunny days filled with yummy lunches and one of a kind new treasures meeting new friends and seeing old friends.Gail did an amazing job and her family helped to make the sale a big success. Fro…

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02May2010
 
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