Pamela Brown

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why settle for a box of store bought chocolates when you can bake something made with love. A big heart shaped cake or cookie with a short love note such as “ILY” or “I’m yours” will make your Valentine fall head over heals for you all over again.  …

With Christmas only one week away, I’m sure all your shopping is done and you are now stress free enjoying the last 7 days before Christmas – probably not, right?  It happens every year. We think we will be organized and get everything done early, yet it never quite works out that way.  I do …

Once again, summer has morphed into autumn.   To me, Fall is the best season.  There are many reasons I love this season.  The weather is changing, I can now go outside without slathering on sunscreen, the leaves are turning colors, football is finally here, and the holidays are just around the corner (without all the …

Have your kids or someone you know ever wonder what college would be like?  I have a niece that will be a freshman at USC next year and is getting some pre-college jitters about her first year and living away from home.   Managing her time will allow her to have a much smoother transition …

Have you ever thought of having a wine tasting party?  If you like wine and enjoy pairing wines with food, you may want to consider having a party.  I decided to invite some friends over and turn my home into a tasting room.  The first item on the list was to get my invitations out.  …

I first downloaded the app when someone sent me a Penless QR code message for my birthday. And then I used the QR code messaging feature to send out graduation announcements.   Kimberly responded to me by sending the invitation back with her own Penless message on it. Then when everyone showed up, Darren, who is …

  Descanso Gardens is a place where you can find natural beauty year-round with astonishing seasonal horticultural displays and internationally renowned botanical collections. Descanso Gardens is considered a museum of living collections by the American Alliance of Museums. Annually there are around 500,000 visitors from all over to check out the beauty this museum has …

There are so many things the Spring has to offer.  One of my favorites is the fun DIY projects that I get to make.  Each year I make a couple decorative items for the house.  I may only keep them for one season, or I may keep them for years.  Either way, it is a …

For some, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – the Stamp and Scrapbook Expo is coming to Ontairo, CA October 18-19, 2019.  Penless will have a booth set up, so be sure to stop by.  Below is some need to know info:   Hours of the Expo Friday early bird: 9am-6pm Friday general: …

This year I am planning my sister Jenna’s birthday party.  She is turning 50.  Since this is a milestone birthday, I want to make it special and memorable.  I know she always likes house parties so I was going to host it at my house with family and her close friends.   Having ample time …