Pamela Brown

  Visiting the Caribbean has always been on my bucket list.  There are dozens of islands scattered across the Caribbean. With the warm, clear waters, white sand beaches and endless sunshine, it is truly paradise found!  Well, I finally got the chance to go and could not ask for better vacation.   We visited The …

No matter where you call home there are always new places to go and adventure.  Sure, driving around in a car will let you get places faster and you might drive by some pretty cool views, but it doesn’t compare to being in the outdoors and being rewarded with a beautiful view of the sunset …

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 …