Three fantastic years. This month is my three year bloggiversary – my first post was here (August 2009). I may not be the most frequent blogger in the world (daily posting is just not going to happen), but I have blogged consistently for 36 months. With 100% my own content, I might add (this not...
It’s been a hot week here in Chico, CA. Summer is here in full force! This weekend is Slice of Chico (free watermelon and a sidewalk sale? sign me up!)… we plan to go, and we also plan to do some creek walking: and tree climbing… And splashing, of course: Two little boys + one...
Side yard garden update time!! I’ve had some reader emails asking how the raised vegetable beds are growing. My answer is: my-oh-my-how-big-they-are! I had NO IDEA how they would take off. See for yourself… Here it is in late April: And here it is mid-June: From the other side (April): Aaaand June: All I can...
One of the things Matt and I have always loved to do together is take day trips. When we lived in Sacramento one of our favorites was to drive up to Sutter Creek and meander back home, driving through Dry Town and stopping at the Davis Ranch in Sloughhouse, truly a lovely little bit of...
You all may have thought I was finished with my little Kauai vacation round-up, but knowing Matt and I (foodies!!) it is simply not possible to be done without mentioning the amazing food we ate over on that little island. To start with, incredible sashimi-grade ahi is everywhere on the island. I’m not kidding. Gas...
The holidays are heating up around here… custom orders are pouring in, the press is running, and we’re also gearing up for some holiday open houses and other fun stuff. I’ve got stuff waiting, waiting in queue to be photographed, edited and make it up on either the blog or in store. But…. we’re squeezing...
