Birthday celebrations with a girl’s week at Mimi and Papa’s…online school, COVID style…walks along the trail and in the neighborhood…picnic and playtime at the park…trips to get frozen yogurt, and shopping…electric scooter gang…running…legos…watching movies…and making our favorite crepe breakfast.
Read MoreYesterday, my mom was laid to rest in South Eastern, Idaho, in a small corner cemetery surrounded by farmland that goes as far as the eyes can see.
Read More*These photos were taken Christmas 2018, on a SD card that was lost before the images could be downloaded. Once found the card was put in a pocket for safe keeping, and then ended up in the washer…and then the dryer, and then was lost for the second time. Finding the card, once again, and seeing that the images survived (with some editing) called for a celebration of sharing…and a prompt download!
Read MoreThe last international trip we took before COVID-19 put a stop to travel, was to Reykjavik, Iceland. While there, we tried all sorts of rich and decadent foods. My favorite was the pairing of chocolate and black licorice. The combination was everywhere and could be purchased in candy stores, boutiques, gift stores, fine bakeries and restaurants.
Read MoreMOMENTS:
Thanksgiving 2019…road trips…cherished and anticipated family time...annual traditions...kids…grandkids and grand dog….Reno…Tahoe…vegan baking and vegan Thanksgiving…traditional Thanksgiving…family photos...happy kids...cousin time…sunny days and chilly nights…mountain and lake drives…games…laughter…stories…favorite foods…movies…treasure hunts…hotel room parties…walks along the river, and playing at the park.
Read MoreMOMENTS:
Autumn in Northern California means we’re heading into delicious farm-to-table citrus! Fresh Mandarian Oranges are plentiful, and the ripening of Navel Oranges and grapefruit are just around the corner, making it the perfect time to include them in colorful holiday salads.
Read MoreMOMENTS:
Birthday trip to New York City...Part 2…Manhattan…Central Park…The Museum of Modern Art, Grand Central Station…subway and more Uber rides….delicious vegan eats….best long weekend, ever.
Read MoreMOMENTS:
A whirl-wind birthday trip to New York City with our daughter and son-in-law…red eye flights…great company…lots of laughs and good chats…spring rains…spring blossoms…sightseeing…walking…subway and Uber rides…Empire State Building…Time Square…Madison Square Garden…The Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art Central Park, 9-11 Memorial…Statue of Liberty...World Trade Center…World Trade Center Mall…Best long weekend, every.
Read MoreMoments:
A picture is worth a thousand words…and even more than words, pictures can also be full of love and cuteness! Given the miles between us, and our sweet granddaughters…and the restricted travel because of COVID, these photos, taken by my son of his sweet girls are priceless to me.
Moments:
A picture is worth a thousand words…and even more than words, pictures can also be full of love and cuteness! Given the miles between us, and our sweet granddaughters…and the restricted travel because of COVID, these photos, taken by my son of his sweet girls are priceless to me.
Impromptu photoshoot within a photoshoot…a lovely moment and vignette captured following a project photoshoot at a client’s beautiful home…a sun-filled kitchen nook…fresh cut flowers…greenery from the yard…lemon cookies…lemon water…creative collaborations.
Read MoreTable setting for early spring...a beautiful centerpiece with fresh cut stems mixed with greenery foraged from the yard and fields...a creative collaboration with an always generous, and talented friend...pairing keepsake stemware and China with contemporary flatware silver and gold finishes, and rose-tinted glassware...gray linen table cloth with white linen napkins…a backdrop of spring wreaths.
Read MoreMOMENTS:
A working and pleasure trip to Maui…hikes with stunning views…roadside fruit stands…long drives along the coastline…whale watching…stunning sunrises and sunsets…farm-to-table dining…sleeping-in and staying up late…sunrise yoga on the beach…perfect weather…best pineapple, ever…morning runs...reconnecting friendships.
Read MoreMOMENTS:
A fun weekend with our grandsons…new books…dog-eared and worn books from when their dad was their ages…reading one story book after another.
Read MoreGirl’s Weekend...photoshoot fun...long hair, brown hair...blonde hair...braids and twist..silly hoopla..laughs and giggles...hair braid mustaches...creating memories and hearts of joy.
Read MoreSweeping views of the ocean…hills and plateaus…the quaintness of cobble streets and stone walls…
Read MoreA boy’s only weekend with grandsons…no parents allowed…no girls allowed (except Mimi).
Read MoreA trip to Reykjavik, Iceland…a place of contrast…the land of fire and ice...of light and darkness…of lowlands and mountain ridges…of wind rain and snow….lava fields and volcanos…
Read MoreA grandkids weekend with cozy sweaters, ponytails and braids, torn jeans and barefoot girls.
Read MoreA trip to Reykjavik, Iceland with a stay at the Canopy Hotel.
Read More
