Why Wear Sunscreen

I regret ruining my pretty blog with ugly things

but I feel I need to educate.

Yesterday ..

I had squamous cell carcinoma removed from my nose.

The good news is..all the cancer is gone.

And the bad news is…

 

And the worst news is…

sun tanning is not safe!

12 stitches later…

maybe I can save you from the same ordeal.

Wear sunscreen and avoid sun exposure between 10am-4pm.

YEP…that is most of the day!

Prayers for no scarring would be deeply appreciated :)

Why On Earth

Today is Earth Day.

What would be more appropriate than a garden post?

 

This is a children’s playhouse!

In California, where else?

I think it is one of the sweetest things! 

Don’t you?

I am also in love with arbors….

 

Arbors are like secret entries into wonderland.

I don’t think there is anything as welcoming

as arbors covered in greenery.

 

Why Animals Like Me

This post is for Linda Cat…

And I’m not a cat lover.

But this cat keeps appearing at my French doors.

Soo…I gave it a bowl of milk.

Knowing Linda Cat would like that.

Actually, this cat is a scaredy cat.

It was so nervous.

Maybe cats are like that??

But “it” thanked me for the milk :)

Better not mess with my mama robin!!

HARBORSIDE CONDOS @ ATLANTIS RESORT/ PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS

WELCOME to NASSAU, BAHAMAS!

Cruise ships docked in harbor.

SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS DOWNTOWN

ATHENA’S GREEK RESTAURANT OUR FAVORITE FOR LUNCH

Take a short cab ride or enjoy the ferry right from Harborside

to downtown NASSAU

 

Colorful storefronts line downtown NASSAU

 

 

Just over the bridge is the ATLANTIS RESORT

Mega yachts line the harbor around our HARBORSIDE condo

 

 

 

 

Our timeshare VIEW

 

 

 

All units newly refurbished  September 2010

 

 

 

LIVING ROOM AREA with pullout sleeper sofa

 

 

 

DINING ROOM

WASHER/DRYER in unit

 

 

 

HARBORSIDE’s own pool area with THE POINT GRILL RESTAURANT

to enjoy lunch or dinner at poolside or at their outdoor

CHILDREN’S POOL and seperate WADING POOL for wee ones

 

 

 

 

 

2 BEDROOM LOCK-OFF includes:

2 MASTER SUITES WITH KING-SIZED BEDS, 2 FULL BATHS, 2 BALCONIES, 2 LIVING AREAS each with QUEEN sleeper sofas

2 FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHENS, 2 WASHER/DRYER UNIT

 

 

 

 

CRIBS & ROLLAWAYS ARE AVAILABLE

Why Spring Is My Favorite Season

I can’t resist this opportunity to post.

While I was gone…

someone moved in!

Look carefully now…

Very carefully…

A mama robin made her nest in my front door wreath!

I am so flattered!

Aren’t her three children beautiful :)

Why I Am Not A Beach

Well, I am back …

but not fully blog worthy today.

In the meantime, see if you can find me…

HINT: I’m the one you think looks the best :)

Why Nothing’s New

Gotta go..bye bye…

with my boyfriend next week.

Be back to my post soon,

I will miss you :(

Please replicate

this Kate Spade bedroom

while I am gone…(think it’s navy or black trim on pillows?)

don’t you love it?

OR/ get some AWESOME! I MEAN, AWESOME!

Decorating Advice on this link below:

 

http://www.mariakillam.com/docs/specialreport.pdf

Why Am I Blue

Maybe it’s Springtime …

that is causing my intense attraction to the color blue.

It all started with a dozen eggs.

And I am normally not a “blue” person.

Hannah has always LOVED blue!

Crazy how my tastes are continually changing.

I find this room very welcoming.

While it is more formal,

it still feels comfortable.

This bedroom is soothing.

I like the mirrored doors on the night stand.

Cool piece

but could use bigger or more artwork above the bed?

I love the mirrored doors in this bathroom, too.

HEY! this looks like the same chair

that the dog was sitting on in my last post :)

Why Not Wallpaper

The brown paint in my downstairs hallway was selected by a decorator.

It has a tendency to look rust in my eyes.

Therefore, since I am not into a rusty brown I have been trying out some different colors that are more me.

Much to Joe’s pleasure, I might add :)

The wall went from above to below while he was @work.

Oh, wow! was he happy with my paint job!

It started off with Palladian Blue…too bright!!

Then my favorite Nina Campbell wallpaper (left lower corner) came back into the running… maybe too powder room-ish?

Then on the right// you can see a custom color painted on// which tones down the blue…maybe just right?

More of a greenish-gray undertone and not so in your face? Who knows? All I know is I had visions of it looking like this…

Or the color of this painted chair.

I think I am going with the wallpaper?

Keep tuned :)

Why Are Kids So Smart

Little Evelyn was here with her daddy; Jeremy and Hannah for Easter.

Her big brothers; Adam and Sam came to Findlay too.

Before she went home to Kentucky, she made this “portrait” of herself “especially for me”.

She posed like her chalk portrait  (on her own)…how cute was that?

Evve said “it would help me not miss her while she was gone”.

I saw it Monday afternoon…while mowing the lawn

and it made me smile.

I was careful not to get any grass on her masterpiece :)

I hope it doesn’t rain.

YouTube - Oh Happy Day

YouTube - Oh Happy Day

Why A Frown Is A Smile Turned Upside Down

On this Monday…

I need something that makes me smile.

I am counting on my wonderful memory from Napa to come thru for me.

The Swanson vineyard’s tasting parlor…

Hands down the coolest room I have ever been in… period.

 

It has a Parisian inspired style.

The walls are actually more raspberry than red striated.

In the wicker baskets next to the limestone fireplace are the original grape vines that started their adventure.

Their signature wine is named after their daughter, Alexis.

Its girly packaging makes it taste even better!

You need tasting reservations  here… so be sure to book ahead.

You will not be sorry.

Memories of the experience will always bring a smile… guaranteed :)

Happy Easter

Happy Easter and a blessed Good Friday!

Easter sand sculpture in Findlay.

Why God Is Good

My sweet neighbor had back surgery yesterday morning.

She was able to come home last night because everything went so well:)

Praise GOD!

These are for her today…

and these…

But she also probably needs this too for x-tra support while she recovers…

Heal quickly, dear friend. I love you. xoxo

Why I Love Spring Cleaning

Well…it’s time to start Spring cleaning.

My closet is in desperate need of a thorough cleaning and some re-organization.

I hope it looks like this when I’m done…

How awesome if my dark brown walls magically transformed into these Springy robin egg blue ones. Why didn’t I think of that color in the first place?

I wonder if I use a little more elbow grease if I could end up with Mariah Carey’s chic closet AND…. her designer wardrobe :)

Hmm…today, I think I’ll wear the orange dress with that turquoise sweater on the shelf.

Could you imagine having a closet like this? It’s like having your own boutique. Stunning, huh?

Actually, I’d be thrilled if I ended up with this closet… from one of my favorite movies; Something’s Gotta Give.

***Sigh…

Better get cleaning! …it  looks like I have my work cut out for me:)