Our First Fall Styling Workshop is a Success!
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Our First Fall Styling Workshop is a Success!

Last Thursday and Friday, we hosted the very first Fall Styling Workshop here at our historic property, Bella Terra. Naturally, for weeks and months beforehand, we dreamed and planned. But anything you imagine in your head and then execute in real life, comes with a bit of trepidation. I am very happy to say, with…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

What a week! Every day is scheduled with so many things to do….and then the unexpected happens! It always seems that way. When I’m on a mission to get all the items done on my To Do list, it seems God has other plans. I hope you had a nice 3 day weekend and enjoying…

Some of My Favorite Autumn Images
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Some of My Favorite Autumn Images

Greetings from the Orlando Airport! Even though it is early October, it is still hot and humid here in this part of Florida. With a long wait until my flight to Phoenix departs, I am at the Admiral’s Club overlooking the tarmac with multiple planes coming and going under the heavy and moody Florida sky….

Living Simply and  Efficiently
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Living Simply and Efficiently

I recently purchased a new book, Simply Living Well by Julia Watkins. This hard cover book is a guide to creating a natural, low-waste home. The book is filled with great ideas and recipes on how to reduce what you consume and throw away. But it got me thinking about how we live. What are…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Happy Saturday from sweltering Phoenix! We are now on our 20th day of excessive heat and we are so grateful for our air conditioners. I know many parts of the country are experiencing very high temperatures and I hope this blog post finds you cool and sipping a fabulous icy drink. It’s time for Saturday…