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Archive for the ‘In and Around My House’ Category
Rhubarb Pie
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011Moving
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011We moved in July and I think I’m finally recovering from all the changes and finding time for myself again. Me and my kids spent a few years in a tiny shoebox apartment in Capitola. We loved that apartment, it was so small I didn’t even have a bedroom, I had a futon in the living room, but it was so full of love and happiness that we didn’t care, we were happy to be there so close to the village and beach.
We moved to a beautiful house about 6 miles down the coast. I miss the village, but have exchanged it for my own bedroom, an ocean view and a much nicer place to live. We built a room for Cole in the garage, and it turned out amazing. What started out a little idea one night after a couple glasses of wine turned into something amazing, and even more full of love.
Missing in Action
Thursday, February 18th, 2010I’ve been a bit scattered
No time to draw… or is it no desire at the moment…
Spending a lot of time with my kids
And cooking
And at the beach… walking and walking…
Sometimes something has to give, and I guess right now it’s been my blog…
Sometimes it’s just necessary to take a step back and get a good look at things.
But I’m sure I’ll be back when I find a little time, inspiration and direction.
Maybe when the sun comes back out.
Pesto Parmesan Stars – Before and After
Friday, December 25th, 2009
This morning I made these for a Christmas dinner party… “Pesto Parmesan Stars”. Puffed pastry with pesto and parmesan cheese, cut out into stars and baked. So good. I had my hands full and was walking out to the car to leave and klutzy me tripped on the uneven sidewalk…
My beautiful platter my bestie Lisa bought me on her Honeymoon in Hawaii 20 years ago… smashed. Pesto stars… ruined. Christmas gift (a candle in a glass jar)….. shattered. my knees… swollen. My hand…. split open.
At least I didn’t break the wine.
All is well in the world
Friday, December 25th, 2009
Thank you Ebay… my shattered Aquaman glass has been replaced.
Tragedy
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
Pretty Leaves in a Puddle
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Courtesy of ”the biggest storm since ‘62″.
Blitz Battalion Buttons
Friday, September 18th, 2009
My son Cole’s band played at Hot Topic in the mall the other day (yes, it’s true) and I tried to do a good thing by ordering buttons to hand out… too bad I don’t know how to spell Battalion. They still managed to hand out 50 of the mis-spelled buttons, and we’ve decided if (when) they get famous, that someday these will be a collector’s item.
Surf Etiquette
Friday, September 18th, 2009
These tiles are on the wall at the end of the Esplanade in Capitola. I’ve counted over 50 people surfing in that spot at one time.
Click on the photo to enlarge.
Begonia Festival
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Not to be confused with the Bologna Festival, the Begonia Festival is held Labor Day in Capitola, CA. Capitola recently recieved the “Best Beach Town on the West Coast” award from Sunset Magazine. I hate to spread that around, because it’s still got it’s quiet moments.
The floats are made from fresh Begonia’s grown locally.
A gazebo decorated with flowers.
A pretty house on the river decorated for the festival.
My brother’s 3 9-year olds (triplets) came down and they stayed the weekend with their Auntie. They are wonder kids!
