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Christmas time is upon us. Whether you are baking holiday goodies, watching a classic holiday movie or stringing lights on the tree, this time of the year definitely lives up to it’s name as being the most wonderful time of the year.   Baking Do holiday calories really count? I mean really?? It’s the holidays. …

Autumn Skies and Pumpkin Pies 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 …

As the temperature cools and the air turns crisp, there is a brilliance of colors that develop over the Autumn foliage 🍂The blaze of orange to cinnamon red fill the landscape.  It is officially sweater weather. Fall is a time for warm, rich colors and their hues have associated emotions.  Here are a few that you …

The Mysteriousness of the Winchester House If you are ever in San Jose, California, the Winchester House is definitely a must see.  From 1886 to 1922 it was home to Sarah Winchester, the widow of William Winchester and the heiress to the Winchester Rifle fortune.  In fact, the Winchester 1873 Repeater was known as “The …

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 …

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 …