To start Life on the Road from the beginning, start here! Olives Plus – Wine Merchant Santa Barbara County, California (The Central Coast)Lake CachumaEarth Date: 8/11/21 – 8/16/21 What we visited and did: Lake Cachuma: Is a reservoir nestled in the Santa Ynez Mountains, Cachuma Lake has become a haven for camping enthusiasts, watersport fanatics,…
My next book, actually, my third, In For a Penny, In For 110 Pounds, is a romantic comedy, and I must say, I’ve had more fun writing this book! The story begins with Elena Lamar, an interior designer who is a divorcee. She and her best friend start their own interior design company, and for…
This post contains affiliate links for Amazon products for your convenience. All other product links, I will not be compensated. For Part 1 Fall Home Tour 2025, click here. As we continue our fall home tour, we’re looking at the dining room, living area, the kitchen, powder room, and breakfast area. Past my office, we…
It’s hard to believe that we’re halfway through September! Like most of you, I’m starting to plan for the upcoming holidays. I usually create a special folder marked for holiday meals as I plan for each of the special occasions and holidays. This includes not only dinners, but also breakfasts, brunches, and baked goods. For…
This post contains affiliate links for Amazon products for your convenience. All other product links, I will not be compensated. I love decorating for fall. I believe it’s my favorite season. Fall leaves, pumpkins, browns, rustic greens, oranges, and gold colors excite me. I love almost everything about autumn, from the vegetables that make a…
Continuing with our backyard/patio makeover, we’re finishing up with the fun stuff – the decorations! This post contains affiliate links for Amazon products for your convenience. All other product links, I will not be compensated. For Part 1 of the Backyard Patio Makeover, click here. It wasn’t until the end of July that we could…
When we moved to Conover, our home came with a patio slab measuring approximately 6 feet by 10 feet. With the back of our house facing the west, the afternoon sun made it so that we couldn’t enjoy our yard at all. In March of this year, we had concrete poured to extend our patio…
Light and fluffy Chai-infused ricotta pancakes with cinnamon honey flavored butter…the perfect pancake! These pancakes are made with ricotta cheese and infused with warming Chai tea for a cozy flavor you’ll love. They’re light, extra fluffy, perfectly sweet, and all-around delicious. Every once in a while, I like to experiment in the kitchen with ingredients…