So you’ve just bought your first home, or perhaps even an apartment you’ve rented in a trendy city like San Francisco (notice how I did that, or like me, is looking for an update of a current space. Where do you start? Here are some helpful sites offering up info on how to consider the right paint, best picture hanging strategies, and various other details potentially pretty overwhelming.
I was made to travel. I know this. But unfortunately haven’t taken the leap to becoming a travel writer just yet. But believe me it’s in the works. Until then, I will live vicariously through others: {photo source}
Can you see these wedding gowns turned to red carpet wear at this years award season. In different hues of course.
I think I took my annual trip to Europe too soon this year (in May), because I am having withdrawals right about now. Usually we go in October. Italy is always on the list. Tuscany a must. I pick a different place each year and we spend a few days taking it all in, and wishing we could simply buy a villa and remodel it “Under The Tuscan” style. The sad thing is I add to my misery by searching online for everything Tuscany, of course I’ve also subscribed to a few sites so you can imagine my inbox daily, reminding me that I am not there. So, Tuscan desserts will have to do from this site to get me by through the holidays, and into the next year, when I begin planning my annual trip – for sure October 2016. Until then I share with you these recipes:
I started blogging in 2006. At the time it was a trendy online place of my own where I could jot down everything that was going through my mind about life, family, work, society, religion, politics and even films. I realized after a handful of posts that talking about what was bothering me wasn’t how I wanted to spend my time writing. It was bringing me down, and even though there were many followers, at the end of the day I simply didn’t feel good. So I turned to happy topics, ones that make me feel amazing and positive even if there are days I just want to hide somewhere and cry my heart out. Call it the best therapy-blogging. What I did was shift my blog on Blogspot to films, and the ones on Wordpress, well, to Rawsilkandsaffron, and my author blog MLKilian. All of them fun topics. I still have the blog where I write down what ails me, but I keep that one private and limit those entries to only once in a blue …
I’ve always been fascinated by architecture, and spend many hours in a week walking about the city, checking on all the newly erected buildings and renovations taking places South of Market Street. Also of course the neighborhoods turning old facade homes into works of art. I’ve never however seen a subterranean architecture, and according to Architectural Digest here are 10 to marvel over.
I got an email from a co-worker asking if I am going to join the fantasy football league. My first reaction-hesitation. Then I asked my hubby what he thought and his eyes lit up. So I signed up. Which means I will become a dedicated football fan this season. The first thing I turn to naturally is healthy snack choices to make football watching on Sundays more bearable. I’m more of a soccer and baseball kind of gal, just in case you are wondering what sports I prefer or if any. But I also know the right type of eats plays into the whole experience week and week for the next five months. With all of that said and done, here are some of the snacks I will be following to kick of the season. Feel free to share your recipes and stay tuned for more of my suggestions.
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