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Do you want to know what is so absolutely amazing about Point Arena, California? Well, it’s where Pops and I met almost twenty-five years ago! Northern California Coast This visit was quite a bit different. For one, we drove up together. For two, we came to celebrate the union of souls of two other people […] Read more…
Jimi and I recently spent a weekend in the small, central California coastal town of Cayucos. We haven’t been there in years and it was so nice to see this little gem of a town is still there very much unchanged. We didn’t visit under the best of circumstances, but I feel that we made […] Read more…
GoKart racing is seriously one of the favorite “outside-the-office” events at my company – at least among those of the “testosterone” persuasion. Of course, everyone is invited, but it seems this event really appeals to the men I work with. Do you want to know who else it appeals to? Jimi – aka Pops – […] Read more…
Last night we were able to attend a holiday concert with one of Pop’s former students, Amber Patterson. It was such a treat to hear Amber’s beautiful operatic voice. I can still remember the first time we heard her sing. Amber was in second grade auditioning for the school talent show that Mr. Hunter (aka […] Read more…
Recently I went on my very FIRST RV camping trip with my daughter Libby. She helped me become the ultimate “Girl Camper” and find LOVE in this hobby/lifestyle! We joined the Janine Pettit Camp Like a Girl – Wild West Weekend at Inn Town Campground in Nevada City, California. Camp Like a Girl I was […] Read more…
Ahh, Happy New Year everyone!! I hope all your holidays were fabulous!! So, last year I took a knitting class….after which I proceeded to knit my first scarf for a dear friend and then I put away all the knitting paraphernalia….until now. Typical, right?! Well, typical of me anyways…so busy always to have trouble stopping […] Read more…
So, are you getting ready to create your holiday cards?! Or are you one of those people that have had them done and addressed for weeks now?? Hint…I’m not one of those early bird people. I’m still browsing through potential card photos to decide which one(s) I want to use. I feel like I have […] Read more…
Oh my GOSH!!! How stinkin’ cute is this bag of goodies I picked up in a local store from the Junk Girls? I’m going to have so much fun using these in my creations…and you know I couldn’t resist the little pink elephant that makes me think about our buddy Billy who we had an […] Read more…
I LOVE the color mustard!! Well, I actually like the spice – um, maybe more accurately what we call a condiment, too. On a whim today, I noticed all the ways in which the color surrounds me and thought it would be fun to share. First, I actually have on a mustard color sweater today. […] Read more…
Ready for some fabulous party photos?? Well, not to say my photos are fabulous, but what I was photographing certainly was! I hope you can see what I mean from these shots. (I’m trying to shoot only in manual mode lately, so, please, be kind.) Our friends Mickie and Gibson certainly know how to throw […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by GapKids. Check out all the fun Shine On activities at your nearest Gap store. For event dates and locations, visit Gap’s Facebook page and join the conversation on Twitter with hashtag #ShineOn. The boys, Mimi and I had a BLAST at the GapKids store this past Saturday for Shine On […] Read more…
Ready for the top 5 Fabulous things that happened in my world this week? I hope so and I hope one or more may add some inspiration to your world too – at the least make you smile! This week I had so much fun going to a SF Giant’s Game with my friends Mickie, […] Read more…
Happy Friday everyone!! Here are the 5 Fabulous (in my opinion) standout moments I had this past week – hopefully one or more of them will inspire others to go green and/or try healthier foods and/or support eco-friendly businesses and/or take some time for themselves to be creative and play. on my list this week […] Read more…
Happy Mother’s Day to all the fabulous moms I know…step-moms, Grandmoms, birth moms, moms-in-law, stand-in moms, pet moms – any mom who loves another and has ever taken care of a child, pet or other human being…you are AWESOME!!! Enjoy your day and feel the love around you! And much love to my incredible mom […] Read more…
Do you ever have items sitting around the house or yard, that you look at for years and years and think: a) these things are just in the way? and/or b) I want to do something cool with them? Well, these two “soda shoppe” chairs have been in my studio taking up space “forever”. I […] Read more…
Yep, it’s Blog Birthday time again!! WOW, this is the second birthday for this blog and I’m super excited to be starting year #3! To celebrate I’m giving away a vegan handbag created by Susan Nichole! I purchased this one a while ago, and now I’ve noticed that it’s no longer available on the Susan […] Read more…
AND for the BUBBA lovers: Many Blessings to you and your’s this holiday season and hopes for lots of joy in the New Year! Read more…
Sorry, I’ve been a bit MIA lately. It’s been a bit hectic around here so far this month and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Gotta love the holidays! Last weekend my good friend Nia celebrated her 50th birthday. She celebrated this amazing milestone as only Nia could…with a lot of fun and with […] Read more…
I’m still in recovery mode….Halloween was AMAZING!! Our costume theme was Zombie High School. From left to right our team is Azi Afifi (Mean Girl), Nima Adelkhani (Nerd), Me (Cheerleader), Ray Klopp (Football Player), Don Fox (Prom King) and Kathy Koga (Prom Queen). I’ll post more photos and movie clips as I get them…for now here’s a […] Read more…
Yes, that is a naughty dog up above…though he has no idea that he’s being naughty. I shot this in Malibu this past weekend when we were visiting some friends. It was a long weekend filled with friends – some old, and some new, fun & laughter, love, good food, and GREAT music! Here’s to […] Read more…
Yahoo!! I’m ready to get back into the “Giveaway” fun. I finally have comments numbering on this blog which should help so much in choosing a winner. To celebrate this fact – and to just celebrate FUN, I’m giving away a $45 gift certificate to what has to be one of my absolute FAVORITE blogs […] Read more…
I think I’ve mentioned before how I have this fabulous art studio space located in one half of our garage. I love this space! Though it would be hard to tell when you consider how little time I seem to end up spending out there. Most of the time the space is out there simply […] Read more…
(image thanks to the Crafting Chicks – a great site – you should check it out!) ~ Lita Read more…
Maybe you do this too, maybe not. Here’s my confession: I collect art supplies. Not on purpose, mind you. My intention is always to create something. A painting, greeting card, collage, scrapbook…something! Somehow, though, time slips away and really, I have to confess, I’m left with a collection of art supplies – a very nice […] Read more…