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Three years ago today I snapped these photos in th

Three years ago today I snapped these photos in the beautiful city of Antibes in Southern France. I had forgotten how pretty it was! We had the best time and explored the city by foot everyday. There was a wonderful market, beach - and the Picasso Museum too. I wonder when we can all travel like that again? I miss the airports, the unplanned days wandering a city, and falling in love with the food, the people and the culture of some far flung spot. I’ll put a few photos on my story from this trip. Is there a place you’d go back to or will as soon as we can travel farther afield? I’m always torn, do I go back to the same spots we loved or try someplace new? Max wants to do new and I always want to return to places!

#antibes #southernfrance #oldtownantibes #bougainvillea #frenchriviera #francetravel #frenchtowns

I hope all the dads are having a great day. I feel

I hope all the dads are having a great day. I feel so lucky to have my dad Ray nearby and in my life. He’s been the most supportive and loving dad and since my mom died 6 years ago, he’s our everything. He’s a native Californian, gardener and all around cool guy who likes nothing better than spending the day gardening and cooking. He inspires me everyday and I know we are so very blessed to have him be close to my sons who adore him. He teaches me patience and that all will come in it’s time. I’m getting ready for our BBQ tonight, but first I am off to See’s candy for a little treat for the men! Wishing you all a good day. 💛

Max and I had a little date day with some explorin

Max and I had a little date day with some exploring of Half Moon Bay, San Gregorio and Woodside. This was a cool farmstand we spotted and did a u-turn to go back to. Adorable. All the details on my story. Hope you are all having a great weekend! Tomorrow a BBQ is in the plan for my dad and Max. I am going to try a rustic peach tart.. Will share. Any fun plans for you all?

#sanmateocoast #farmstands #sanmateocoastline #californiafarms #bluehousefarm #sangregoriocalifornia #sangregorio #bayareablogger #bayarearoadtrip

These three pendant lights are kaput after just tw

These three pendant lights are kaput after just two years. I was lucky they were bought through my designer that helped me plan the house layout. The company already gave me a refund - no return needed, and now what to replace them with? I loved that these had the bulbs obscured so they didn’t burn your retina when they were on. Similar glass orbs have naked bulbs which I am not a fan of! I did like that these were clear and blended seamlessly with everything else.
Please anyone have suggestions for pretty pendants? What do you all think of basket type pendants? Or maybe white ceramic ones that point down? There are so many choices. I’d love to donate these to someone who can use them.. but they need to be an electrician. They are super complicated to even change the bulb and very fragile, and clearly have issues like shorting out..Only one works now.. #pendantissues

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Attempting to come up with a summer/Hawaii vibe fo

Attempting to come up with a summer/Hawaii vibe for this long wooden tray that I usually fill with pumpkins and things. This is the coral bits we’ve collected over 25 years of beach travel, some air plants, wooden beads and a Kukui nut lei from Hawaii. I hope it has a summery feel! The Shibori table throw is no longer available, but you may be able to source something similar on Etsy. The wooden trough is @crateandbarrel
I’m going to try and stay inside with the heat today, but I hate the windows all shut and the air on! I do feel lucky to have A/C, though and when we moved on this street 11 years ago, not one house had it, and now we all do, so I think global warming has changed our climate here in my opinion. We also used to get so many foggy mornings and I can’t remember the last time we had one. Take care in the heat today! 🥵

Just shared more about my striped finds from @home

Just shared more about my striped finds from @homegoods this week on my story. A fab dress from Italy and a ‘Beach Lunch Lounge’ blouse were the finds. A few people asked for more details so I uploaded video clips ..Be aware I’m a total failure at these, but I’m working on improving them! You can just speed through to get the details. Some of my ideas on how to wear denim shorts and also change up these simple kind of dresses!

#summerfinds #homegoodsfinds #tjmaxxfinds #beachlunchlounge #stripestyle #summerstyle

I love this beautiful mix of stripes of all kinds

I love this beautiful mix of stripes of all kinds from @countrylivinguk To me, summer and stripes are a perfect match and I have yet to see a stripe I don’t love. This is a fun idea to throw them all together don’t you think? Plus I love the blues here.

Stay cool kids. It’s going to be a scorcher . 🥵I’ve already watered my garden this morning and all the windows are wide open to cool the house before the heat hits. Do you do that too? At least here in Northern Cal we have cool mornings and evenings thankfully most of the time on even the hottest days..

#stripesfordays #stripes #california #summervibe #countrylivinguk #outdoordecor

I made some blondies last night as dessert seems t

I made some blondies last night as dessert seems to help everyone deal with Mondays. 😉 In my clean out yesterday, I found these nice napkins that were a gift that I haven’t used for a few years and thought these need to be everyday ones! What am I waiting for? Why should they just languish in a drawer waiting for an outing once a year or so? Do you agree? I’m beginning to use more and more of my best thing every day. This is so different from our mother’s generation where the china and good bits sat in a chest 90% of the time. I never ordered china when I married as I figured my mom never used hers, so what was the point? Now I think about buying myself a pretty set! Have a great day everyone. 💙

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Happy Monday. I cleaned out the linen closet this

Happy Monday. I cleaned out the linen closet this weekend and found my summer pillows! I love this past season Hawaiian looking one from Pottery Barn and I moved my Hudson Grace stool from the bath to out here with some vintage summer theme Slim Aaron’s books. I put away the heavy throws and brought out the lighter ones. ☀️I can’t believe summer is just a week away! Do you change the house up a bit for it too? Hope your week is starting well. I’m getting two checkups today so crossing those off my list!

It was a puffy cloud day for a while here and I lo

It was a puffy cloud day for a while here and I love that! I hope you all are enjoying your Sunday. We are having a little family dinner and will hopefully sit outdoors unless it gets too warm. I think this is the last of cooler days for a while. I was loving the cool days last week..My tomatoes 🍅 will be happy at least!

For those who asked from last night’s story, my outdoor set is from @serenaandlily and the rug is from @greigedesign . The table is vintage and was in my neighbor’s living room marble table. I keep it under a tarp in the winter, but it’s made a great outdoor table. The stripe umbrellas are @ballarddesigns

This happened last night! So proud of Jackson gett

This happened last night! So proud of Jackson getting his Masters at SCU in Comp Sci. We couldn’t help comparing this graduation to his kindergarten graduation where his tie, belt and basically everything fell off him by time the kindergarten song was over. 🤣This was much the same and the wind didn’t help! Still glad to have some kind of ceremony for him with his roommates and friends. He starts commute to an office on Monday, so real life begins..No more working from a bedroom! Proud of all the students in the world for surviving and figuring it out the past year.

#thegraduate #scugraduation #scugrad #scu

Just one of a few looks I wore in Hawaii last week

Just one of a few looks I wore in Hawaii last week. If you missed it, @cindyhattersley and @sarahlondonstyle and I published this month’s post on resort wear for Signature Style yesterday. This top from @cinqasept was a great piece that is feminine, easy and can go with so much on a holiday and all year. Shorts are pretty this year, so I added a few new pairs like this one that can shift from day treks to evenings out with a few accessories. I love all the new easy sandal slides and have some cute ones to choose from on the post. Check it out if you need some summer dressing ideas too. Link at @northerncalstyle

I am excited we have a actual in person graduation for Jackson tonight so I’m off to get a cake and a few things for him. 🎓Hope it’s a lovely weekend for everyone!

#resortwear #resortfashion #resortwear2021 #hawaiitravel #packingforvacation #whattopackforhawaii #resort #thebigisland #cinqasept #dressyshorts #flatlay

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