Our 1954 Home: Library & Gym

April 5, 2023, 4 Comments

Like many, the pandemic really changed our lives. First, our social scene changed dramatically. We have fewer people staying with us and having a dedicated guest room began to feel like a waste of space. Second, after years and years of working out off and on, I finally settled into a nice routine. Third, Patrick…

Our 1954 Home: Master Bathroom

March 22, 2023, 10 Comments

Late last year Patrick and I started on several house projects, most of which involved painting. We painted the newly built wall (which you got to see in our Christmas decor post), we painted the former guest room (you can check out that reveal here), we painted the hall bathroom (a room that still needs…

Our completed yard, a patch of green goes from the sidewalk to a rock edge pathway, past it features warm, decomposed granite and a variety of cacti. Text overlay reads "Our 1954 Home Front Yard"

Our 1954 Home: Front Yard

May 5, 2021, 2 Comments

Patrick and I aim to do one or two big house projects each year, and we were on the verge of rebuilding the wall between the living room and office, with a list of contractors to call for estimates and then the pandemic hit. While construction is of course an essential business, it wasn’t like…

Myself wearing a red and white gingham western shirt, tied at the waist, and wide leg jeans, doing three silly posts. Script across the top reads "Vaccinated" with smaller type below reading "Thanks Dolly!"

Vaccinated!

April 28, 2021, 7 Comments

I am thrilled to say that last Saturday Patrick and I both received our second dose of our COVID-19 vaccine! Which means in a little under two weeks we can begin to venture back out into the world! We received the Moderna vaccine, which was partially funded by America’s sweetheart, Dolly Parton, so I decided…

Myself, wearing a turquoise sleeveless top and pink peddle pushers, seated at a white metal table. A small cacti sits in a turquoise planter in the middle of the table, a plate with pink and white cookies sits nearby. The table is white with matching white chairs with orange cushions. In the background is the covered part of the patio with various chairs and plants. Text overlay reads "Our 1954 Home Patio Revamp"

Our 1954 Home: Patio Revamp

April 7, 2021, 5 Comments

Earlier I mentioned that Patrick and I were revamping our patio, and today I’m excited to share what it looks like, along with some other changes to our backyard! When we moved in our backyard featured lots of mature plants, but no grass. After planting grass we realized there was a portion of our backyard…

Sitting on a blanket in front of my orange tree, wearing a white sweater, with two orange brooches, and a skirt featuring various California landmarks, while reading.

California Dreamin’ is Becomin’ a Reality

February 10, 2021, 5 Comments

Since moving to California I had dreamed of having my very own orange tree. I imagined the joy of stepping outside, plucking an orange off the tree for fresh orange juice in the morning or for an afternoon snack. When we moved into our house a little over three years ago I hemmed and hawed…

Myself seated at my desk, wearing a purple Boba Fett shirt. My Etsy shop visitable on my screen.

A Return to Etsy!

February 3, 2021, 10 Comments

December 2022 Update: After becoming vaccinated, things really changed, and I have been going out more and more, while of course continuing to be cautious. I have less and less time now to dedicate towards maintaining my Etsy shop, and made the decision to close it. Thank you for all of your support. Today I…

Black and white image of protestors. Yellow text overlay reads "Black Lives Matter"

Be the Change

June 3, 2020, 3 Comments

I had an entirely different post planned for today, but it is being put off until next week, because it is vital to take a moment to reflect and make it very clear where I stand regarding the current situation in America. In the past I have made mention that I do not support the…

Myself wearing a crown made of fake succulents and a small cream jackalope, wearing a dress with a red, green, and cream print of cacti, jackalopes, and skulls, sitting on a blanket with a cactus shaped cake next to me, and a taxidermy jackalope nearby.

Backyard Birthday

April 22, 2020, 26 Comments

Yesterday was my birthday…it’s weird to have a birthday during such a wild time in our world…and because of social distancing, I couldn’t have a party or anything. Not that I’ve had one that was my own really in recent years. My birthday weekend has fallen on Dapper Day weekend the last couple of years,…

Myself, standing in front of a green painted wooden door, wearing a black t-shirt with a circular design reading "HEX" in the middle. Text below reads "Hex Girls Spell Bound World Tour 99" with various cities listed below, a black pencil skirt, with a red belt, and black boots.

Hex Girl

November 4, 2019, 1 Comment

As much as I love Christmas, I’m bummed to say goodbye to the Halloween season. I added a lot to both our vintage Halloween decor collection, as well as my spooky wardrobe, and I didn’t even get to wear all of it! But one new addition to the Halloween closet that was not going to…

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Our 1954 Home: Library & Gym

Our 1954 Home: Master Bathroom

Our 1954 Home: Front Yard

Vaccinated!

Our 1954 Home: Patio Revamp

California Dreamin’ is Becomin’ a Reality

A Return to Etsy!

Be the Change

Backyard Birthday

Hex Girl