OK, I’ve decided that today I’m going to put a stake in the ground and declare that Belgium is the most beautiful country in the world. However, I’ll admit that I’ve actually only been to 47 out of the 196 countries in the world. So, to qualify this opinion from my limited perspective, having actually […]
Greetings from Fawnskin, California, a charming little village on the shores of Big Bear Lake in the mountains of Southern California. It is here that I purchased an old log cabin that was built in 1932. I’ve been taking you with me on the journey of bringing this cabin into the 21st century, and today […]
Hello! In my continuing series on the renovation of my Fawnskin, California vacation rental cabin I bring you my log cabin dining area renovation. Let me start by showing you what the area looked like when I bought the cabin. This was, of course, before we refinished the hardwood floors and painted the walls white. […]
Greetings from Lake Arrowhead. I’m home for a short while before we head off to California Wine Country in 2 weeks. I do a good deal of traveling and don’t let a lot of grass grow under my feet between trips, which are often to different time zones. And I hate the thought of missing even […]
Greetings from Lake Arrowhead where I’m sharing with you today a little of this that and the other thing. Just some fun stuff I thought you’d enjoy, including some carpool Karaoke with Adele. Afterall, everyone sounds better when they sing in the shower, or in the car!
Greetings from beautiful Fawnskin, California, a village on the shores of Big Bear Lake. Today I’m going to share with you my log cabin living room renovation. The very first day I laid eyes on Stone Hill Cottage, this is what the living room looked like. “Grandma Chic” wouldn’t you say? And while I happen […]
Visit the blog for a detailed look at the before and the after photos and resources for my log cabin kitchen renovation.
At long last my log cabin renovation is complete. And my charming abode is now listed on Vacation Rental By Owner. Listing number 804397. Check it out!
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.
