Fresh Flowers
I love my vintage lavabo.My mother had given it to me years ago when we first moved into our house.It was used for a variety of things but, mainly for washing hands when first designed.I love putting...
View Article~Tomato & Bread Salad~
It was such a hot day in San Diego today, I decided a salad would be a refreshing choice.I cut some fresh baguettes into cubes.Combined olive oil, kosher salt, pepper and fresh grated parmigiano...
View Article~Button Heart~
I love buttons.The older the better.I love hearts.Made out of buttons.I wanted to make a heart out of buttons.Different colors.I used wire to string them together.Tied the ends up.I love my Paris...
View Article~Vintage Ironing Board~
I went to the Vintage Marketplace at the Oaks in June this year.Rita Reade of Mammabellarte puts on the best Vintage Marketplace I've ever gone to.It's in Fallbrook, California.I bought this beautiful...
View Article~Apple Espalier~
In our garden Stan has made an apple espalier for us.An espalier is a fruit tree or ornamental shrub whose branches are trainedto grow flat against a wall,supported on a latticeor framework of...
View ArticleBlack & White
I just wanted to take some black & white photos today.You have to look at things differently.Finding just the right photo is not easy.I'm more of a detail person.But there's so much I'm learning...
View Article~Can't Wait For Fall~
Today the garden was amazing.The bees were busy at work on the pumpkins, which made me very happy.The heat has definitely made a difference.The pumpkins are growing even on the paths.I still have...
View Article~Fresh Produce From Our Garden~
I picked fresh tomatoes from the garden this morning.The yellow corn is pretty tasty this year but the dark purple is just ornamental.The avocados will be ready in about a month.Can't wait... There's...
View Article~Simple Appetizers~
I picked fresh grape tomatoes and basil from the garden. Added fresh mozzarella balls and made a small caprese salad. Dates stuffed with parmesan slivers and walnuts. Fresh mozzarella cheese wrapped in...
View Article~Blue Birds Make Me Happy~
My neighbor and friend, Jackie Jennings made me the cutest birds today.She loves paper and has the biggest collection of it and all the things you need to make things with it.She always brings me cards...
View Article~Summer Waldorf Salad~
It's been so hot in San Diego, I thought a Waldorf Salad would be an easy recipe. We have fresh apples from the garden that I used for the salad.I love my Portmeirion Bowl, The Botanic Garden circa...
View ArticleCongratulations Scott!
Congratulations to my son Scott Gabara on his photo making the front cover of the California Diver magazine for the July/August 2012 issue!We are so proud of you! We can't wait to see more of your work...
View ArticleOur Ixia Flowers
Our Ixia bulbs grew like crazy this year!Did you know that the other names are African Corn Lily and Wand Flower?The flower that is produced is so beautiful!
View ArticleLake Tahoe
We were driving in Truckee near Tahoe and spotted a Farmer's Market.It was such a beautiful day with all the pine trees around the vendors.Fresh PeppersBeautiful Purple EggplantHoney Sticks In All...
View Article~My Outside Chandelier~
I love my chandelier that I found at a thrift store.Stan wired it for us so we can use a dimmer switch or have more light for a romantic dinner outside.The area is near all our orchids so we have...
View Article~Fairy Garden Banner~
Since I was working in the miniature garden today I thought I'd make a banner for it.I used little garden stakes and my leftover French toile from the lampshades I made for the chandelier under the...
View Article~Fresh Fall Colors~
I picked some hydrangeas for a beautiful white carved bowl I have with birds on it.It has such detailed carvings on it.I had to share it with you.First the flowers from the garden.Such pretty...
View Article~Roasted Butternut Squash Salad~
I love butternut squash and saw this recipe Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrettemade by Ina Garten for the book Barefoot Contessa Back to BasicsIngredients1 (1 1/2-pound)...
View Article~Halloween at Rogers Garden~
Rogers Garden has ever variety of pumpkins for Halloween.They have different things for everybody.Candy JarsVelvet PumpkinsSo PrettyThey have everything you need to decorate for the holidays.But, I...
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