I just heard this quote and had to capture it.

"You don't get to where you want to go without taking that first step." - Bill Rancic.

So true.

I think I need to go to Miraval sometime.

It's times like this that I feel bad for men. I got a pedicure this morning, since we leave for miami tomorrow. It's the first time I've been to the Red Door Spa for a nail treatment. If you haven't bern before, I recommend trying the signature pedicure. It's heavenly! (but be prepared for an hour long experience ( Read more... )

it was so hot and miserable today at the nursery, i had trouble taking it. there was still no electricity today. so this was day 3 and a half, outside in the hot sun, with nowhere to go to take a break and escape. your best chance was to sit in the shade for a bit and try to cool off. i literally took a 5 minute break this morning in my car and ( Read more... )

i worked from home today, my house is clean, i'm completely relaxed, and i'm sitting here watching a new episode of what not to wear. stacy and clinton were just talking to the woman about jeans - what to look for and what to avoid. then clinton says, "do not get discouraged when you try on 3 pairs of jeans and not a single one of them fits well ( Read more... )

so far, this has been a perfect beginning to a new year ( Read more... )

i am soooo looking forward to this weekend. i have a weekend at home with no formal plans, which is awesome! i might even get out into the yard for a bit, despite the summer weather that's forecast for this weekend ( Read more... )

sometimes a good book is all you need. i'm reading picture perfect by jody picoult, (thank you, karen!) and am totally hooked. i was hooked within 3 pages, actually ( Read more... )

the view from the house we're renting is pretty cool. there's a deck off the back of the house facing west. here are some shots from the deck. (clicking on the pictures should make them larger and/or take you to the gallery.)


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this weekend was absolutely perfect. i spent yesterday working in the yard. i planted the Chishio japanese maple along with a few other things and got the container in place. that actually took a fair amount of time b/c i had to dig up a plant that was in the way, ensure the area was level for the container, blend garden soil and planting mix, ( Read more... )

okay, so this is even more overdue than my sundance movie review, but better late than never, right ( Read more... )