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Plant Stand

Posted on July 24, 2016 by LY

So I recently got my Dwarf Cavendish banana tree delivered all the way from South Carolina – for some reason I didn’t think to get it here locally, go figure.  After being in the box for 5 days in transit … Continue reading →

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Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

Posted on June 25, 2016 by LY

Sharing my life with my husband is a beautiful thing, 99.99% of the time.  There is that 0.01% I wish I didn’t have to share – one side of our bedroom. There’s an armoire in the center that divides the space, and we each have one … Continue reading →

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My Echeveria

Posted on May 26, 2016 by LY

Spring time is synonymous with planting.  When it’s sunny out, I just want to grow things.  As a brown thumb, I’ve been quite satisfied that I’ve managed to keep a few things alive around the house.  I’ve actually managed to … Continue reading →

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Summer of Art

Posted on August 7, 2015 by LY

Do you believe where you live affects how you live?  Or are you simply drawn to a locale because of your pre-existing interest? After moving to Laguna Beach, J&I have learned to appreciate art more.  We were never terribly cultured … Continue reading →

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Accent Table

Posted on June 18, 2015 by LY

After moving the chair from the bedroom to the living room, I ended up with a lone chair without an accent table.  Not a big deal if I’m just going to sit there with nothing in my hands, but how … Continue reading →

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Another Stab

Posted on June 6, 2015 by LY

Laguna Beach has an art walk every first Thursday of the month.  Galleries are open late, and you can walk from one gallery to the next while sipping on wine, tasting cheese, and enjoying live entertainment.  In the 3 years … Continue reading →

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A Little Secret

Posted on May 9, 2015 by LY

There are 2 stores in the world I love – Costco and Ikea.  I avoid grocery shopping, clothes shopping, and I only go to the mall when I absolutely have to.  I will buy everything online if I can.  However, … Continue reading →

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Avocado Plant

Posted on September 6, 2014 by LY

I love avocados, and luckily they are omnipresent in southern california.  I thought it would be even better if I have my own avocado tree.  I tried growing one last year, but the seeds never germinated after several weeks, so … Continue reading →

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Summer Living

Posted on July 6, 2014 by LY

J & I are spoiled.  California does that to you.  With the temperate climate here, it’s easy to be lulled into believing that one can only exist in temperatures ranging between 68 and 78 degrees.  That’s the “Goldilocks” of all … Continue reading →

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As Promised

Posted on December 2, 2013 by LY

Uploaded a photo to Costco last night, went to pick up the frame during lunch time, picked up the photo after work, and voila!  

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