An Ordinary Day...

Wednesday, April 12th started off as an ordinary day. The alarm sounded off at 6:00 a.m. like it always did. Reggie did his work day morning ritual, showering, grooming, selecting a suit and accessorizing with the perfect accents for Read more

Why are some people mean?

Why are some people mean? I'm not talking about a little mean, but bazaar, go out of their way to be mean. Recently I've encountered a few mean people, I remind myself that these situations will make me a stronger Read more

Maldives

Our last trip of 2016 was to the Maldives. Last year was one full of excursions, We traveled to Cameroon, Paris, Bali, Hawaii, New Orleans, New York, Chicago, Lake Tahoe, Atlanta, Napa, San Francisco, Dubai, and I must say Read more

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It's okay to venture out of your comfort zone... Lately I've been doing it quite often. This weekend is going to be one of renewal, my personal Super Bowl. What are your plans? I will be working today and tomorrow. Happy Read more

Do you enjoy yourself?

Both of my kids are in New York, my son is in school in the Hudson Valley and my daughter is living in Brooklyn and working. So we are officially empty nesters, and have been so for a while Read more

outdoor

Summertime and the Livin is Easy

Posted on by Gigi in My House Comments Off on Summertime and the Livin is Easy

With summer upon us, I’m already thinking about hosting a few alfresco gatherings. Although southern Cali weather is pretty tepid, I still find myself entertaining outdoors more in the summer months. So it is time to do a little sprucing up, the elements do take a toll on things and nothing lasts forever. I need to replace a few umbrellas, deep clean the outdoor furniture, and replant and refresh the landscape. My budget is tight so I will be searching for the best prices and a lot of DIY projects. I’m always looking for inspiration.

moroccan theme

moroccan theme

I love moroccan anything…love the colors and the lanterns.

love this

love this

I need to address an area that gets full sun, I would love something like this…

nice

nice

I love outdoor rugs, the ones I have are on their last season.

 

love outdoor parties

love outdoor parties

This is a party I had 3 years ago, Reggie and I did all the food. I love making lots of salads, and experimenting with decadent vegan desserts, I make REALLY good vegan ice cream.

My place

My place at the golden hour

everything is overgrown now

everything is overgrown now

the pool

the pool

Love the light

Love the light

My upper deck is in good condition, perfect for having drinks at sunset.

This is the current state…I have my work cut out.

rose garden in need of TLC

rose garden in need of TLC

My beautiful rose garden is sick…

over growth...

over growth…

Everything has grown so massive and is blocking sun to other plants…we used to have a really good gardener who retired and I have not ben able to find someone else to do the quantity of work that he did…

lots to do...

lots to do…

Do you like alfresco entertaining?

XOXO,

GIGI

 

 

 

 

 

 

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