My father was diagnosed with skin cancer when I was a little girl. I don’t recall all the details because I was maybe 10 or 11 years old, but I remember it was a scary experience. He had a malignant melanoma – a cancerous growth – on his forehead, which had to be surgically removed. […]
Banana Coconut Ice Cream – June Dairy Month recipe
I always have bananas in my freezer. Bananas are so cheap that they’re a mainstary on my grocery list, but they also spoil incredibly fast, so when they’re overripe I place them in a plastic bag and freeze them, peel and all. This way, I’m able to grab a few and mash them to make […]
Birthday flowers
Last year, my sister sent me a gerber daisy plant for my birthday. And I thought it was the silliest gift EVER. The problem? I was flying out to see her (and the rest of my family) the very next day, and would be away for half of the summer. There were three closed blooms, […]
Last day to vote! Lowe’s Challenge
It’s the last day to vote for your favorite designer in Lowe’s Spring Designer Challenge. Marcela is winning, but it wouldn’t hurt to give her some more Facebook love! Her chosen charity, Olive Wood Gardens and Learning Center in San Diego, could win $50,000! This organization provides science-based environmental education and hands-on gardening and cooking […]
Taking it off | Week 20
“In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus I’ve been all over the place this month – a few days in Denver, then NYC, followed by a 3-day retreat in DC – and was preaching the wonders of Medifast left and right. I saw people […]
Lowe’s Challenge – the big reveal!
Thinking of your outdoor space as an extra room in your home is a great concept, isn’t it? It really makes you re-imagine your space and what you can do with it. That’s exactly what Lowe’s was hoping for with their Spring Designer Challenge, where a group of designers were challenged to create the ultimate […]
