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During the last couple of years I decided to take up a new hobby – quilting!  I found myself loving this new challenge and now I am making quilts for friends and family🧵   After finding and claiming a space in my house that is just mine, I set up my sewing machine and organized …

Temecula Back in late October, my husband and I took a weekend getaway to the hillside town of Temecula. With its award-winning wineries and great restaurants, Temecula is the perfect resort destination. We went during the end of Harvest Season🍇  Harvest – or “crush” as it is sometimes called- usually falls between August and October. …

The Eternal City ✨ They say Rome is the eternal city. This historic place is home to ancient wonders, old world charm and of course gorgeous fashion and design. Millions of people each year step foot through the legendary landmarks, churches, and museums of this densely populated city. After my cousin went to Rome, I …

A Desert Oasis 🌵   Once you head about 100 miles east out of Los Angeles and see the outlet malls and casinos dim in the rearview mirror, you will be close to a desert oasis unlike any other.  That last stretch of California Highway 111 hasn’t changed much in the 50 years since Hollywood …

There is one job where you do not need experience or a degree. The salary is non-existent, no paid benefits, and the hours are non-negotiable. It is possibly the toughest job in the world. Good news is that you have the job for life. There are about 85 million women who have this job in …

It may be an effort to see the Northern Lights, but it is well worth it. It is an experience of a lifetime! Seeing the colorful lights flicker across the sky is on the bucket list of many. What causes this phenomenon, what is the best place and the best time to experience it, and …

Awww!! Napa Valley😊 Between the rolling, sundrenched hills to pairing my favorite Cabernet with chocolate, this wine paradise is a breath of fresh air.  A time to recharge my senses.  There is something for everyone in Napa – from the farmers markets, concerts, wine tours and winemaker dinners to just kicking back on an Adirondack …

Playground for all seasons 🌄   From the changing of the leaves, to the snow, to the hot summer days, Lake Tahoe is a postcard-worthy playground for all seasons. In the summer there are promising beaches with lake activities to enjoy.  Top-notch restaurants surround parts of the water as well as luxury spas with the …

PAWSibilities of Cats Ever since my girlfriend got a cat, her phone (like many other cat owners) is full of pictures and videos of her new furry feline. I want to be as welcoming to this new addition to the family as possible, but there still seems to be a little tension between the cat …

Coffee – A Magical Brew ☕ Whether you rely on enough sleep or a boost of caffeine to start your day, that first sip of coffee has definitely tempted me a few times (or maybe a few thousand times).  It is my morning ritual.  Coffee is the magical brew that gets my morning started and …