Our culture makes it increasingly difficult to be present-it's so future go -go -go oriented. Doesn't take much to realize this. Just head to the grocery store. It was the fourth week of September, I had noticed a silly faced pumpkin trick or treat container that I wanted to get for Z. When I got…
Glimpses of Fall
Fall (or Autumn) is my favorite season for so many reasons. The season makes me feel welcomed and comfortable. The cooler air, the wind, the beautiful colors of the trees, the opportunity to wear scarfs, flannel, boots, and of course more excuses to cook and bake. And the smells are warm and inviting (who doesn't like…
The Dress
The Wedding Dress. It is the most expensive dress you will ever wear and the one you will have pictures of forever. But without direction, shopping for a wedding dress can be an exhausting and frustrating. Here are a few things to consider before shopping.#1 know you budget and stick to it!!!A. If you…
Holidays grow on Trees
Since my wedding was during apple season and held in SoCAl's apple country I decided to put apples from a local orchard on everyone's plates. Hearing this plan, the florist suggested using manzanita trees to decorate the tables; as though the apples had fallen off of the trees! These manzanita trees were covered in purple…