The outside lighting can change the whole mood and image of a home. Just by adding uplighting to trees, columns or even on the pool enclosure, the home takes on a new look. It is a small investment for the great improvement. Another benefit is being able to add the lights to a timer so … Continue reading Outside home lighting
Herb Garden
It’s February and it is the perfect weather to start planting your herbs or veggies. My family enjoys mint. One of my sons likes to make refreshing cold drinks with mint. His secret is mint, lemonade and sprite. It’s very refreshing. We also enjoy cilantro and rosemary. The perfect herbs in many dishes. The little … Continue reading Herb Garden
HOW WE CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN FLORIDA
Our family tradition is to go to Anna Maria Island around the holidays and make our Florida snowman on the beach. My family does the building of the “snowman” and I am happy to pick up the best donuts on the island at The Donut Experiment. Life is good…
A LITTLE OUT OF THE BOX
We moved to a new home recently and I needed a fun light fixture over my center island in my kitchen. My kitchen is a galley kitchen. So I know I wanted a long pendant. I found exactly what I wanted on line at Pottery Barn. If you know me, you know I like my … Continue reading A LITTLE OUT OF THE BOX
FIRST FRIDAY
We went to the “1st Friday” on Lakewood Ranch Main Street and had a great dinner at the Main Street Trattoria. Despite the rain, we enjoyed running into many friends. It’s a great night to connect with friends and enjoy being outside. Hope to see you at the next “1st Friday” at Lakewood Ranch Main … Continue reading FIRST FRIDAY