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Downtown Los Angeles Art District
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“One”
IVF Update
Well….first round of IVF is done. It didn’t go as well as I thought it would, but there is still hope. Here’s my story: At first, I thought the medication was making me dizzy and effecting my sinuses, but it was just seasonal allergies. The shots were surprisingly easy and not painful, except for the trigger … Continue reading
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*Santa Monica State Beach Beach theme this week!
Beach Bags
Last week, before my son took his girlfriend to the beach, he asked me what items he should take with him. I told him it would depend on what he planned to do at the beach. Continue Reading …..
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Washington Monument
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*A king bed fit for a queen
Master Bedroom in Progress
Please click here for the full post: Master Bedroom in Progress Our master bedroom isn’t very big, but is large enough for a king size bed and nightstands. I took over the small closet and made my husband use the guest bedroom closet. The best part about the bedroom is the view of the mountains.
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*Sunset – Puerto Vallarta
New pathway for the front yard
I have dreamed about adding a pathway to our front yard since the day I moved in. The front of the house had grass that extended all the way to the curb. When people parked their cars, (unfortunately, in front of our house is the only parking on the street), they walked all over the … Continue reading
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* Agave
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* “Three Trees” Palm Springs
Palm Springs
I was MIA last week; it was my husband’s spring break, and we decided to go to Palm Springs for a mini vacation. Palm Springs is about two hours away from Los Angeles. It’s a beautiful desert city, sitting right next to a huge mountain range and state park. My parents have a condo there, … Continue reading
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Honeymoon 2010 **Kalalau Valley – Kauai – Hawaii
Choosing the Right Sofa
*The Sofa Company http://thesofaco.com Choosing the right sofa can be a daunting task. I have never bought a sofa before, and I’m a little leery about making this commitment. All of my sofas have been hand-me-downs from… Continue Reading
Free L.A.- Museums Part 1
This is a new segment on my blog called Free L.A. I will post information on things to do that are free or mostly free. Hopefully, this will be helpful… Continue Reading
Office Disguised as a Dining Room
Our house has amazing views of the San Gabriel Mountains. In one of the main rooms, we have huge windows that let in tons of light. It feels like we live in a tree house. This room was originally a porch, so the ceiling… Continue Reading
Window Covering & Lighting Inspiration for the Kitchen
I’m exploring options for the kitchen on a very limited budget. There is no privacy in the kitchen, I feel like I’m in a fish bowl. We live in a neighborhood… Continue Reading
Amazing Views Charlie Turner Hiking Trail Mt. Hollywood – Los Angeles
My buddies and I went hiking on a trail near the Griffith Observatory, called the Charlie Turner Trail. It was another beautiful … Continue Reading
The Optimistic Explorer 