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How many things in this world can you get for free? Well, I've been starting to do a little blog makeover, do you like it sweetie? And I reconnected with my need to support all lovely things. On the left hand side of my blog I'd like to advertise your creations and help get the word out, for free.

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Inspirational Weekend Quote

This inspirational weekend quote reminds me to measure myself in different ways then I've been taught to. In my life I've spent a lot of time trying to learn this lesson. Haven't you? Acceptance is a very difficult measurement to learn. And then we tend to struggle with just being still...

Numbers and statistics do not define me as I define me!

I want to be measured by what kind of wife, daughter, sister and friend I am. Measured by my positive energy and outlook on life. Does it matter what the scale says about me or what age I got married?

Not to me!

My inner thoughts should outshine how I look on the outside. And I believe that beautiful on the inside equals beauty on the outside.

Sometimes I struggle with taking care of myself by eating the right things and getting exercise. That's because there is high blood pressure and cancer in my family. I've learned the lesson that I need to take care of myself for the people that I love as well as feeling well day to day. This inspirational weekend quote touched my heart and encourages me to try and be still. How did this quote touch you?

Loved our Italian cooking class

Getting a couple a wedding present can be a difficult task. And if you don't like the idea of getting them hand towels or spoons from their registry then here's another present idea. Our really good friends found out that we were traveling to Italy on our honeymoon and arranged a cooking class in Rome as our present. And I wanted to share with you this wonderful gift...s

After 2 weeks of traveling it was wonderful to meet Chef Andrea Consoli who created a menu that could be created at home. Honey and I entered the air conditioned kitchen and was thrilled to meet the 7 other California cooking class participants.

Le Fate Restaurant is located on Trastevere Street in Rome. Chef Andrea was thrilled to find out that we lived in the Italian neighborhood in San Francisco as he used to cook at a restaurant down the street from Honey's work.

Our cooking class began in the kitchen where we familiarized ourselves with the fresh ingredients. I was super excited about learning how make fresh pasta.

Our meal began with cooking the appetizer zucchini parmigiana which was grilled and then layered with sauce and cheese. It was my favorite of the entire meal.



This was a picture of one of our cooking class friends. She was twelve and a genius in the kitchen. Her mother had just gotten engaged and the newly formed family was having a ball in Italy.

Chef Andrea moved on to teach us to make perfect risotto with asparagus and cheese. Plus he paired it with a regional wine. It was a religious experience!



For the third course we made an easy orange sauce chicken dish. After a long day at work this can be an easy and yummy entree to make.

Our dessert was a strawberry tiramisu and presented to me like this. Le Fate Italian cooking class made a fuss of us on our honeymoon and helped us make more wonderful memories. So if your thinking about a creative wedding present idea may I suggest this one? And if you go to Le Fate please tell Chef Andrea I say hello. Would you have liked a present like this one sweetie?

I wish they all could be California girls!

Ah to be a California girl, but a Caly girl's fashion is completely different between Northern and Southern. The weather has a lot to do with how much you wear or don't wear in the Sunshine State. And since I've lived in both locations, the main fashion difference is... in Northern Cali scarfs are a must and in Southern flip flops just about rule. Come along sweetie for some California dreamin'.

J'adore Antonio Genevia flickr stream. He's a photo talent that sees great color in every pic. This outfit would be a perfect in San Francisco.

I miss how my freckles go away from the dull San Francisco sun, but come alive when I'm back in L.A.



Jason Christopher Photography captures L.A. fashion with sun kissed California girls.

Love this retro San Francuisco boutique design, sweetie don't you?



7x7 magazine is filled with color, restaurant ideas, society locals, neighborhoods and advice colums. All you need in one little magazine... 7x7|Insider's Guide to the Best of San Francisco.





That was a fun California girl photo shoot! I wonder if these office pumps would be worn more in San Francisco or in L.A.? What are some of your favorite fashions from Cali? Have a great day lovely.

Inspirational Weekend Quote

Not sure how much of an inspirational weekend quote this will be, but sometimes I feel like saying this out loud when I see an amazing outfit. "Your clothes...give them to me now!" And this usually happens when I walk down Union Street in San Francisco or along the boardwalk on Third Street Promenade in Los Angeles.

Someone will walk past me and I am inspired by their clothing creation. Plus I love their confidant swagger when a woman or man knows they look good. So if I can't ask them to give me their clothes, I can at least use the fashion inspiration the next time I open my closet.

Don't they say that imitation is the best form of flattery!

It took me until my middle twenties to grow into my own skin and find my own sophistication, but my clothing choices change when I travel. The universal fashion inspiration that I've learned is to feel comfortable in your own skin. Tell me if you agree or disagree with this inspirational weekend quote sweetie?

Coffee talk: Why do I blog?

Time for some coffee talk...it's been one of those weeks where my life twisted and turned. And sweetie I'd love for you to send some positive vibes over my way. It took me a couple of days to realize that sitting down and writing can help. But when did this blog turn into a security blanket for me? Under the Sheets~shhh is there in times of good and ready to catch me if I fall.

Why do I blog?

I've been asked this question many times when I proudly talk about my little blog. At what point did I feel the need to share all of my thoughts with the world? My blanket includes every comment that I get, every picture I take and every thought for a post.

When times are busy I love to ask you to guest post and when times are slow I have somewhere to turn to be creative and free.

It seems when I 'm on a road something happens and I have to change my way. I seem to always land on my feet and can see later on see why the road has changed by a move or change of job. What advice would you give someone to keep their chin held up high ?

Editorial falling in love

Happy Monday all! I spent my weekend on a quick trip to L.A. Are you a good car traveler? I am OK if I'm driving, but I get really bored in the passenger seat without the right music. But its so much cheaper to take the car down from San Francisco to L.A. Road trips always make me reminisce to the first time Honey and I traveled together so I wanted to share with you these feelings in editorial falling in love pictures.

Capturing love in a photo must be difficult, but look at how the emotion is caught? What title of the picture would you give this one? How about, "Hold on Tight because you'll miss him when he's gone!"

This picture would be perfect for 'the name that picture contest'. Do you think she's happy in love or broken hearted?

That's right baby! All you need is love is one of the best Beatles songs ever.



Incredible Los Angeles based photographer Amelia Strauss captures editorial love perfectly.

Did you like the book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck? It was one of my father's favorites...



This is a stunning autumn falling in love picture. That I think would feel totally different in color.

Rachel McAdams Vogue shoot is strong, bold, retro and that dress is killer. I wonder if she's staring at her new beau across the room. Ah editorial love... sometimes soft or strong, but always creative. I hope you had a good weekend sweetie! Which picture do you love the best...bet you can choose mine.