Love the inspiring questions that have been coming from Let's Blog Off and this week is no exception with What do you take for granted? Although I certainly take for granted power to our house for lights, fresh drinking water, and the beautiful community pool literally just a few steps out our doorstep, I think the thing that I take for granted most is how accessible...
A recent trip to Mexico highlighted to me the cultural differences in homes. Â The homes that we visited often had the kitchen tucked away in a corner of the home meant not to be a focal point of the home rather a place to cook delicious meals. Â Often there was a door to the kitchen to be able to separate the kitchen when entertaining people. (more&hellip...
There is something about the word tradition that equates with family time, whether that is your nuclear family (spouse and kids) or extended family (parents, aunts, uncles, cousins). This week's topic from Let's Blog Off is all about traditions: Â https://letsblogoff.com/what-traditions-do-you-carry-on.html (more…)......
Well, first, it's hard to believe it has already been two weeks since my last post for Let's Blog Off! Â Time has flown by and partly because I am getting excited for the first of several getaway trips that will take me far away from email and my ever present Droid phone. (more…)......
Enjoy these tasty recipes from Better Homes & Gardens, which are sure to add a splash of warmth to you summer entertaining when the sun decides to shine: Sizzling Summer Appetizers The bounties of spring and summer star in these refreshing appetizers -- tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and more. ......
This gorgeous Bay Area weather has summer planning in full swing! Are you planning to stay local or head away this summer? The first move-ins will happen at The Enclave at Waverly Park in Mountain View at the end of the summer, so homebuyers will be watching their new homes come to fruition. Here are some ideas for how to enjoy your summer: (more…)......
Overheard a conversation in our office earlier this week between our CEO (a known wine lover) and a co-worker about wine on Easter. Both enjoyed wine over the weekend while spending time with family and friends. Any excuse to sit back and enjoy this gorgeous time of year, sounds like a good time to me! (more…)......
Okay, so unless you haven't watched tv recently, you must know that there is a major wedding happening this Friday - William and Kate of course! And weddings, well, they get us thinking about what comes after the wedding - Â a new home and maybe a baby! Â William and Kate have already announced that they will continue to reside in Anglesey. Â Babies are proba...
Are you ready for the New Year? Today marks the start of the metal Rabbit year. Received an email this week that shared that: Rabbit years are generally very placid and calm, which is quite welcomed after the ferocious year of the Tiger. It is nice to have some time to rest and lick our wounds after the battles of the previous year.  ...
As many of you are aware, I like to drink wine. Because I like to drink wine, I decided that I needed to have lots of wine available to satisfy my wine drinking habit. Yes indeed, I needed to have lots of red wine, lots of white wine, a little of the bubbly and even some rose colored stuff. This thirst for wine (no pun intended) has in turn resulted in my accumulat...