Are you confused about how to navigate the websites, distinguish reputable sellers, and make safe and secure purchases? I know I was when I first started shopping eBay. Times really have changed. Disreputable sellers are few and far between. Now you can pretty much shop with confidence. I have been shopping on eBay in particular for years. I've bought everything from clothes, shoes, jewelry to antiques on eBay and you can, too. Let's talk about how to score the best deals on eBay and ...
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Fifteen Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts
Hi Everyone. I am really behind the eight-ball on this one. I had a design post prepared for today, but several of my long-time readers emailed me and reminded me I never did my father's day picks. So, if you are organized and already have that under control you can ignore this post. If you are more like me, you will appreciate my 15 last-minute Father's Day gifts. Let's talk Apparel. Steve got snubbed on his birthday (at least by me), because we were right in the thick of ...
Fashion Over 50-Granny & Granddaughter
Annie, Mary Ann, and I are so happy to be joining our friend Melanie from My Sweet Savannah and Jeanine from Happy Happy Nester. They are joining us for a little fashion fun our Mother-Daughter fashion post. I am not sure who came up with the idea. It sounded like a great concept but neither my daughter nor daughter-in-law was too thrilled at the prospect. I thought I would recruit my two-year-old granddaughter. For those of you new here, Summer is my only grandchild. ...
Sunday Fun Stuff-Interiors, Wine & Icy Treats
Welcome to Sunday Fun Stuff-Interiors, Wine and Icy Treats. Every Sunday Mary Ann, Annie, and I share five things that caught our eye this week. Enjoy! #1-Icy Treats to Beat the Heat I know the weather is scorching practically everywhere but here. Annie and Mary Ann participated in a blog hop this week where everyone came up with an ice cream or popsicle treat. Don't these look and sound yummy? Dalgona Coffee Topping for Ice Cream Key Lime Ice ...
Finding Beauty in Quarantine and Random Acts of Kindness
I had to think long and hard about what to write about today. I rise early in the morning and get on with the day with a positive outlook. I admit I have had a few mornings where I wish it were only a bad dream. I refuse to take that attitude. I feel we all need to do our part and inspire others to do the same. We are entering Day Four of Shelter in Place here on the Central Coast. Let's share how we are all dealing with this new normal. Today let's talk about Finding Beauty in ...
Manly Goods for the Man in your Life
There are two camps when it comes to Valentines Day. One considers it a day of love and romance and the other a day they would rather forget. Which camp are you in? Here is a link to a funny quiz if you aren't sure! To many, it is an over-commercialized non-holiday. Chances are even if you feel that way you are going to want to pick up something for that special person in your life. Here are my suggestions for some manly goods for the man in your life. If your significant other happens ...
Santa Ynez Wine Country & The Landsby Hotel
Mr. H and I just returned from a weekend to the Santa Ynez Wine Country. It was a Christmas gift from our son and daughter in law. Thanks, Colin & Lauren. We love wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley but there has never been an overabundance of lodging choices. Our headquarters for our stay was the charming Hotel Landsby in Solvang. Yes, you heard me correctly...Solvang. I can't say that Solvang has changed a lot but I think the folks that own The Landsby are hoping to start a trend. ...
The Bristol Shirt for Artful Home and Monterey Wine Country Beauty
This has been a trying time of late, and I am super busy with work (everyone wants everything done by Christmas!) I have been posting on Instagram, but have done little else. My dad fell right before Thanksgiving (he will be 95 next week) and was in the hospital for 5 days. He is now in Rehab 30 minutes South of my home. Between dementia and his age, I think we are going to be looking at a skilled facility. I know he would never want to live this way but what do you do when the mind goes ...
Wine Tasting at Epoch Winery-What to Wear, Pack a Simple Picnic
Hi All! Sorry for the late post but we have been without power for five (count them) days. We have a back up generator as of last night. Apparently power will be restored tomorrow night late. It has been a crazy winter here on the Central Coast !! Those of you that follow me on instagram know that we have a second home in the Paso Robles Wine Country. We try to get down at least once a month and we always enjoy wine tasting. One of our favorites is Epoch Winery. Let's take a look at Wine ...
