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Simply Missing Travel

by MS

Normally at the start of every year, I dot my travel plans on the calendar, which always includes a trip to Europe. Somewhere new and somewhere I’ve been before combined together to create an itinerary, usually for the fall. This year, still with all the uncertainties, I have been privately thinking about a trip across the country, in an RV, and exploring some of...

February 6, 2021

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budget vacation, Travel, Travel Series
In The Details

by MS

On this rainy morning, all I want to share are the beautiful, colorful things in life…. {photo source from here, here, here – featured image here}

November 14, 2020

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art, Culture, decor, decorating ideas, emotional therapy
Food: Fall Recipes To Consider

by MS

I’ve ran out of ideas, and with the weather inching more towards cooler temps in the bay area, I am craving hearty and rich foods, cakes and all things cinnamon and spice. So to share with all of you my go-to right now for ideas – yummy to the mushroom pasta here – I have included the source you’d need to dabble in all...

October 26, 2020

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cakes and desserts, cooking with chicken, gourmet cooking, healthy cooking, Holiday Cooking, Thanksgiving healthy cooking
What A Backyard Reno Should Feel Like

by MS

In light of the fact, we are all adapting to new ways of living, mostly outdoors, I have decided next spring to embark, well actually, hire someone to actually do the hard labor of renovating our backyard. Which hasn’t been touched since the house was built in the 1930s. Disclaimer: Most backyards, in homes in the sunset in San Francisco are hardly used since...

October 25, 2020

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decor, decorating ideas, outdoor living, romantic backyards

April 4, 2021

Happy Easter

To all those who honor the religious holiday… {Source: Ancient Armenian Churches}

by MS

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April 1, 2021

Food: Easter Dinner

I am sure this may sound a bit cliché but throughout my life, I have experienced the best Mediterranean...

by MS

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March 31, 2021

The Art of Coloring Eggs

I always say if there is nothing else about Easter that suits you, consider the art of coloring eggs....

by MS

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March 30, 2021

Food: Easter Cakes To Share

Easter being my favorite religious holiday, I tend to honor the rituals of holy week. The week between Palm...

by MS

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Travel Elegance

Published by MS

So much has happened in the past few weeks that has kept me away from the creativity aspect of my life… Today I just needed to breathe… {featured image...

March 15, 2021

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Romantic Destinations, romantic getaways, Travel, Travel Series

Simply Missing Travel

Published by MS

Normally at the start of every year, I dot my travel plans on the calendar, which always includes a trip to Europe. Somewhere new and somewhere I’ve been before...

February 6, 2021

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budget vacation, Travel, Travel Series

Travel Is A Great Distraction

Published by MS

As we settle into the idea of 2021 simply being an extension of 2020 – in terms of careful consideration of how to manage through the pandemic: work, school,...

January 18, 2021

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Around the World, inspirational women over 40, Travel, Travel Series

Getaway For The Holidays

Published by MS

My all-time favorite holiday film, is The Holiday, where two women exchange homes during the holidays, in hopes of getting away from their otherwise mundane or meaningless lifestyle –...

December 19, 2020

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Christmas, decor, inspirational women over 40, Travel, Travel Series

Visual Therapy This November Morning

Published by MS

Last night, I said goodnight to the full moon, and set my clock back and turned in. This morning, I woke up to a new month, a new time,...

November 1, 2020

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a year in review, decor, decorating ideas, inspiration, Lifestyle, Travel, Travel Series

Weekend Wrap and This Dessert

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Normally we venture out of the city on day trips to satisfy our wanderlust. But as most of you know, we are battling fires all around northern California, which...

August 31, 2020

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art and culture, boutique hotels, budget vacation, cakes and desserts, California, Culture, Date Night, decor, photography, San Francisco, Travel, Travel Series

September 10, 2020

Interesting Articles From Around The World

I woke up this morning feeling hopeful that I didn’t have to sit in darkness all day while I...

by MS

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August 28, 2020

What Are Your Plans This Weekend

The air quality near San Francisco is deemed very unhealthy this morning, seems almost overnight new fires have sparked...

by MS

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July 1, 2020

Thoughts for Today

As the world moves forward and we stagnate or worse in the U.S. in terms of COVID-19, I cannot...

by MS

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April 30, 2020

State of Mind For This Thursday

I stayed in bed this morning, and went back to sleep. I guess my body was telling me I...

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inspirational women over 40

Happy Easter

To all those who honor the religious holiday… {Source: Ancient Armenian Churches}

inspirational women over 40

Food: Easter Dinner

I am sure this may sound a bit cliché but throughout my life, I have experienced the best Mediterranean cuisine one can possibly imagine From my grandmother, to my...

Holiday Decor, inspirational women over 40

The Art of Coloring Eggs

I always say if there is nothing else about Easter that suits you, consider the art of coloring eggs. Here are my top picks from 50 egg decorating ideas.

cakes and desserts, inspirational women over 40, Wedding Cakes

Food: Easter Cakes To Share

Easter being my favorite religious holiday, I tend to honor the rituals of holy week. The week between Palm Sunday and Easter. From cooking our traditional meals, to egg...

decor, decorating ideas, french decor, home decor

Thoughts On This Spring Day

Days and weeks have blended together once again, where I end up asking often what day of the week it is? I keep saying lots is going on, and...

Romantic Destinations, romantic getaways, Travel, Travel Series

Travel Elegance

So much has happened in the past few weeks that has kept me away from the creativity aspect of my life… Today I just needed to breathe… {featured image...

desserts, Food, gluten free, Gluten Free Diet

Shrimp Tacos and Chocolate Pudding

Sounds funny – I know. But when someone asked me what I planned to do on V-day – I told them. Make Shrimp tacos and afterwards chocolate pudding. So...

Culture, decor, decorating ideas, Romantic Destinations, romantic getaways

Long Weekend Thoughts

Someone at work over a call, reminded me it was a long weekend here in the states and asked what my plans were. I batted my eyes for a...

budget vacation, Travel, Travel Series

Simply Missing Travel

Normally at the start of every year, I dot my travel plans on the calendar, which always includes a trip to Europe. Somewhere new and somewhere I’ve been before...

British Decor, decor, decorating ideas, home decor, interior decor, Modern Decorating

Decor: The Power Of…

There are certain elements of decor that simply take my breath away, and has me smiling even through the most difficult of times. Also, I never realized how important...