3 ESSENTIAL ITEMS YOU’LL WANT TO PACK Cruising has become one of the most popular ways to travel the world. And, as you know if you’re a regular around here, it’s definitely my favorite way to travel. My husband Brad and I have been cruising together since we were married, 27 years ago. In fact, […]
Hello! I’ve been absent from the blog for over a week for a number of reasons. First off, after 4 1/2 months I’m nearing the finish line on my recent home renovation project in Big Bear Lake and have been spending an enormous amount of time on that project of late. But I also made […]
Hello and thanks for visiting! Today we’ll be checking into the Kimpton La Peer Hotel, located in West Hollywood, California. In truth, I wasn’t the one who checked into this hip new luxury hotel located in L.A.’s exclusive Design District. Rather it was my son, visiting from Washington, DC, who had the pleasure of staying […]
On our recent trip to the charming coastal town of Portland, Maine, we were lucky enough to have our youngest son, a Portland resident, as our local food guide. We are a food loving family, one that enjoys cooking at home as much as we do dining out. So we took full advantage of his […]
Hello and happy 4th of July weekend! I hope you are enjoying a wonderful, relaxing and fun time celebrating our nation’s independence. I’m doing something really special with my family and will be reporting back on our exciting adventure soon. In the meantime I’ve been reminiscing about a visit to Beaufort by boat. Beaufort, North […]
Chicago Architecture River Cruise It has been three years since my son moved to Chicago to attend the University of Chicago Law School. It seems like just yesterday that I was helping him decorate his studio apartment. The following year his then fiancée finished medical school in Philadelphia, moved to Chicago for her Residency, and […]
A Tour of St. George’s Chapel Greetings! It’s so nice to have you here today. I’ve recently returned from a visit to enchanting Windsor Castle. There I toured the romantic chapel where royalty are wed, St. George’s Chapel. It was here at the beautiful Saint George’s Chapel, which sits inside the historic grounds of Windsor […]
Hello! Today we will be paying a visit to enchanting Windsor Castle. Sitting majestically atop a hill above the banks of the River Thames, Windsor Castle has been home to British Royalty for nearly one thousand years. Getting To Windsor Castle At the conclusion of our recent transatlantic cruise, Brad and I spent 3 days […]
After Orange County is a publication dedicated to living life in the slow lane. I escaped The OC for life at a higher elevation. Leaving suburbia behind, I now live in the beautiful mountain resort of Lake Arrowhead. Join me at 5,000 feet above and beyond as I cook, garden, renovate, entertain, travel and live life After Orange County.
