As we shop in several grocery stores, each for its own specialty that is not carried by others, we have noticed the abundance of pumpkin nomics! For instance decorative pumkins abound, as well as sugar pumpkins for pies!There are hundreds of food products that include pumpkins in their recipe, l
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09/30/2020
We spotted this two tone red and pink bouquet of roses. It is a color combinations I had not seen before. And I noticed that no two roses are exactly alike...No one does it better than Mother Nature! "One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off liv
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09/30/2020
It is always a delight for us to discover perfect branding with a perfect slogan. Pictured above is an example of a place we frequent. This is definitely a place that the gardeners and landscapers in the area frequent. You have to know where it is because it is easy to miss as one drives alon
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09/29/2020
Hope every one of you had a wonderful weekend. We were outside in our garden enjoying the beautiful weather. We took care of our rootbound 5 foot hibiscus by moving from its container into the soil. What was amazing is that the plant had started to adapt by growing smaller leaves and smaller
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09/28/2020
After breakfast at The Baker's Table, we often stop at the El Rancho Market on the road going home. We love all the planters in the market parking lot, and this one was particularly lovely. El Rancho market has a wide assortment of whatever you are looking from organic vegetables, deli, bakery
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09/27/2020
Pictured above is giant clam shell planted with various colors and species of echeveria succulents. Island View Nurseries makes up all kinds of succulent and cacti vignettes that make great housewarming gifts. They also sell separate containers, soil, and plants for those who are eager to make
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09/26/2020
We often go out to lunch on Friday's on the Santa Barbara side of Montecito. Pictured above are the umbrellas of the Honor Bar Restaurant. Further down on the left, you would see the umbrellas of Lucky's and the Montecito inn. On the other side bright orange umbrellas are for Jeanine's restaur
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09/25/2020
Pictured above is one of our speciment succulents. Its tulip shaped flowers is perfect for them! Two of them show up daily at different times. One has a green throat, and the other a scarlet throat. I can see them from our living room picture window. Happy Friday to all and we wish you a
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09/25/2020
Pictured above is the Antica Enoteca(old wine library) in one of the oldest buildings in Rome. They have a chalkboard with wines by the glass. We would each pick a wine and share the glass with an appetizer. After that, we would pick another wine and order a small entree to share. Their lasag
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09/24/2020
I woke up this morning thinking I was in Rome, Italy. Ron and I were walking on the Via Condotti and marveling at the beautiful stores and their displays. As we zig and zagged through the crowds and various streets, we ended up at the Piazza di Popolo, pictured above. Just like Paris, Rome has
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09/24/2020
