Today I am continuing with a recap of our family’s recent trip to Northern California. After 3 nights in San Francisco, we rented a camper van (more details on that later) and drove 4 hours to Yosemite National Park. Yosemite is the fourth national park we have stayed at in the past few years. It seems to us that to really get to know a park, there is nothing better than living there for a few days. That experience is completely different than driving… Read more »
Today I thought I would recap the San Francisco portion of our family’s California trip. This vacation was a jam-packed week and a half of city sightseeing mixed with outdoor exploring and adventure. Not one we will soon forget. Brian and I actually honeymooned in this part of California back in 2000, but haven’t been back since. It was fun to get to experience it again but as a family of four this time! Since this was the first time the… Read more »
We are in the midst of getting packed up for a family trip to California tomorrow. Our adventure will start in San Francisco, then have us hopping into a converted camper van for 6 nights of camping in Yosemite and Big Sur, then finishing up with a couple days back in San Francisco. Today I thought I would share some of the things we are doing to prepare and make the most of our time together in California. Packing for Family… Read more »
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted a home tour on the blog. Today you are in for a treat because I am sharing a charming home in the historic district. It belongs to the Thames family, who are recent transplants to Ocala. I first visited the home and met the owners, Marisa and Will, during the Historic Homes Tour in December. I was so impressed, not only by the beautiful historic house, but also by the fact that Marisa… Read more »
One common scenario I often see in people’s home is going overboard with a specific “style” of decor. It’s easy to see how this can happen, but it can also be a quick recipe for a room to look outdated or for you to get tired of if quickly. It’s almost like your preferred style backs you into a corner. Let’s explore this a little bit…. It’s understandable how this happens. You find yourself drawn to all the homes in Coastal… Read more »
