Seasons greetings! This time 2 years ago we were awaiting the arrival of my first grandchild. With 70 days before her due date, and everyone coming home for Christmas, I decided to throw my DC dwelling daughter-in-law a Christmas Baby Shower. That way our California friends and relatives could help us celebrate the impending birth. […]
Greetings, Are you getting ready to host Thanksgiving at your house this year? Could you use a few tips to help you execute a smooth and successful Thanksgiving? Well, I’m here to help! I have been hosting Thanksgiving dinner at my house all of my adult life. I actually can’t remember the last time I […]
Hi there! Recently I threw a dinner party to celebrate the birthdays of 2 of my besties, Brenda & Mo. And today I thought I’d share some photos and recipes from the evening with you. I’ll start with the flowers. This time of year our mountain is covered with blooms just ripe for the picking. […]
Hi! Since it’s graduation season and we’ve been talkin’ graduation I thought I’d pass along my GRADUATION PLAYLIST! If like me you have someone in your life graduating this year you might want a little music for the occasion. I put this playlist together on iTunes and then made music CD’s as Graduation Party Favors. […]
Decorating For Fall With Homemade Cloth Pumpkins Happy Fall! Several years ago while visiting my friend Lisa in Arizona, we went to a store that was selling darling pumpkins cut from cloth, filled with rice or beans, and topped off with a natural pumpkin stem. Lisa had purchased several and had them beautifully displayed under […]
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.
