The buds are swelling and we are now witnessing signs of Spring!  Soak up the flowering magnolia’s and plum blossoms before the petals drop to the earth.  Now is the time to plant your tulip bulbs, trim your rose bushes down and remove the rusty leaves and start weeding your garden beds while the soil [...]

This door knob was on a 1930’s home in the Redwood Heights district of Oakland.  This particular property sold needing repairs and TLC, I hope that the new owners keep this knob as it is a piece of art.

I couldn’t believe how cold it was in Oakland this morning, 38 degrees when I dropped my kids off at school.  Growing up in Oakland I am always surprised and excited by the site of ice!

Enjoy your weekend!

Ten years ago when my husband and I purchased our home, I decided to plant a cutting garden.  I loved the idea of fresh flowers in my house and I planted 14 hybrid tea rose bushes.  For nine months out of the year I have blooms to brighten my house and spirit.  What I love [...]

Take a second out of your busy day and enjoy the delicate tulip-like flowers that appear in late winter, early spring.

Vincent Brice and Miles Joyner admire the vintage cars in Lincoln Square parking lot, (Oakland Hills) as they sip on milkshakes from Sparky’s.

Tuesday morning I was driving along Skyline Boulevard in the Oakland Hills and I was struck by the view.  Oakland is such a beautiful city and one of the highlights is the view of the Bay and San Francisco.  Tuesday we had thick fog that covered most of the city, but on Skyline Boulevard, I [...]

I was just blessed to have 5 days in Cabo San Lucas with the fam, and now I am gearing up for the first day of school this Monday coming up.
I promise new articles next week. In the meanwhile here is a picture of my son Miles and his best friend Jack after [...]