Summertime

and the livin' is easy!

Going out of town for a couple of weeks!

Do you want to make your house a lovely home?

Call MD!

Triathlon

End of summer.....really  ready for fall.

Leaving for Nashville tomorrow for a fun triathlon.

a little biking - 9 miles

canoeing instead of swimming....I like that!

...and a 4 mile jog, er power walk for moi!

Lost Loon Trithlon, check it out here

Will let you know how it goes.....

happy weekend!  ♥

Snow, Pooches, and the Beach

Growing up in southern California, snow days were not something in the vocabulary. I can remember going to the beach in December.

This year our friends across the country have experienced more than their fare share.

New York

Arkansas

Kentucky

Washington, DC

Baltimore

even Atlanta had snow!
And more places in between.

SO, I WANNA KNOW....

Is Your Pooch Properly Dressed?

Baby it's cold outside!

neoprene for boys...

...and girls

Poochy Uggs

Poochy Rainboots


It's time to get warm! Let's head to 'The Don'

The Don Cesar, that is, on St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.



This beautiful hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, also known as the "Pink Lady" and can be seen so splendidly from up and down the beach.


a renowned oceanfront retreat is a favorite among many from all over the world, and moi too!

I say we friends rendezvous here and get warm together.


we can lounge by the pool


or sit on the beach,
aaahhh, the beautiful white sand of west coast Florida beaches


if you are not crazy about sand, lounge here where the view is spectacular and get a massage too!



we can meet for refreshing 'adult' beverages in the beautiful lounge that overlooks the beautiful coast



the rooms are appointed in beautiful Florida style and colours



before retiring, doesn't this chocolate raspberry bread pudding look scrumptious?


So what do you say? Leave the kids with the Mr's and let's have a weekend away!

Refreshed

After a week out of town I am back refreshed and ready to see what Spring brings.

Real Simple


I was fortunate to enjoy a landmark snowfall in southern Virginia and get some work done in the northern part of the state while visiting good friends along the way.
Today I am digging out from under a piled high desk and gathering some thoughts on decor and where it's going this year. Your thoughts?

Champagne!

New Years is coming...is your champagne chilling?

I am in North Carolina skiing with my son on the anniversary of my "I do's!"

18 degrees, am I nuts? C-c-c-c-old, too many peeps. Crazy peeps, inexperienced peeps, kids wanting to go back to the cabin and one out of control snowboarder that took me out.

AM I EVER READY FOR SOME BUBBLY.