Finally A Beautiful Day With CLEAN Air!

It is SO nice to finally have a clear day after weeks of stifling heat and smoke, which traveled 100s of miles to get here. I can't feel sorry for myself, as we have been more fortunate than the people up north, but it is really nice to have our blue skies back.

The photo below shows the smoky sky in the backround...

With voracious gophers, ground squirrels, AND a horse and donkey, gardening has been a challenge. However, I am growing gladiolus and 4 O'Clocks in my little side yard...

I also have this Russian Sage; the other died after my new dog Bailey dug it up... ;)

What a Week! Asparagus, Green Juice and Snow!

A week ago, I inspected my asparagus patch, and there was nothing.Wednesday afternoon; wow! A bunch of spears! I harvested them, and that was wise. We had snow on Thursday morning!!

The day before, Cisco & Lucy were rolling up there after their mani/pedis from the farrier. Lucy was the best she's ever been; didn't raise a warning hoof even once!!

So, my son and I went on a fabulous spring break trip to Cabo a few weeks ago. Just 3 nights but so incredibly wonderful. In fact, I think I want to go back during Thanksgiving break instead of throwing a 'double nickels' party this year. We stayed at an amazing all-inclusive resort on the beach (Barcelo Gran Faro) and feasted, snorkeled, rode horses...aaaahhhh...Anyway, they had this amazing green juice at the breakfast buffet, so I just made my second batch this morning. I had to tweak it a little (I need to get some cactus). Mine had: spinach, cucumber, celery, fresh orange slices, orange juice, kiwi, carrot and a tiny bit of banana. YUM!!

This is what it looked like before I blended it...

Latest Chalk Paint Projects and Cisco

 We have four of these adirondack chairs, which all looked like this. Nine years of weathering. However, yesterday and today, I painted two of them and now they look like this!

This is the Annie Sloan chalk paint in Napoleonic Blue, with dark wax. SO pleased with the results! AND, I did another section of kitchen cabinets yesterday.

Today I also did ground work with my newest horse, Cisco. Sadly, my sweet Kahlua passed away February 13. Cisco is a work in progress, but is doing really well.

The First Egg of 2017!

Our first egg of the year finally arrived yesterday!!! Much prettier in person, a lovely light, blue green. #needmorehens

Temecula Olive Oil!

Wow! I sautéed some chicken with this amazing jalapeño olive oil from Temecula my sissy bought me and used a Thai simmer sauce. Yum!! Naan breads and creamed spinach...super yummy!!
Last weekend, my other sister and I took her to Carlsbad for a birthday weekend. We had a blast!
Visited the California Wolf Center in Julian, which is a fabulous little town, went to the flower fields, and had a wonderful splurge dinner at Vigilucci's. Our room at the Beach Terrace Inn was amazing:

It was huge, with two queen beds. We had an amazing visit. I think next time I drive down south, I'll take the 15 again. It is worth the detour to not deal with the congestion in LA, and the OC!! Plus, Temecula is super cute!

Fall Decor!

 So we are having fun decorating for fall! I got this idea from Pinterest...

I have the table set for a fun birthday dinner tonight; pork chops, baked potatoes, asparagus, & cake for dessert! Raspberry mojitos, too...

The mantel is ready for Halloween!!

The $15 Date Night Outfit!

I LOVE Lord & Taylor! They have the BEST sales. Check out this beautiful coat I recently purchased, that was originally $109, that I scored for $11.97!! The cute corduroy dress I purchased last weekend at Goodwill for $3!! So my date night outfit was only $15. 

 Speaking of date night, look at the amazing filet mignon the hub had for dinner last night at our local fave, Café Silva Bella.

 I had the cioppino, which was served on pasta, with an amazing sauce. SO yum!!