Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Fall in California

Happy Thanksgiving!
I love fall...decorating for fall is my absolute favorite, and I've been having fun with these Wooden Décor Boxes that I make and sell. 



 
These are so versatile, and such an easy way to decorate!  I use them year-round, just switching out the décor to fit the season!



Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Do You Do Solar?

Here in southern California, where it is essentially just desert, there is really just one year-round season of late, warm and warmer.  With temperatures in the 70's and 80's for the last few months we realize that these warm temperatures will become the norm.  The drought is predicted to last a while, and the summer's have become unbearable.  So, the solar panels that my husband had put on our house last year have turned out to be one of the smartest decisions he made! (I really can't take any of the credit) We went from having an electric bill in the summer anywhere from $300 - $500 a month, to a bill that hovers around $1.50 - no kidding!  The bill I just got for February was $.86!!!!  The cost of the panels is based on the number of panels on the roof, and we have the maximum; our average cost is around $150 per month; far less than our bills used to be.  We generate almost enough to offset what we use, and can sell back the overage to Southern California Edison.  A GREAT idea if you live in a sunny climate!!

 
 




Monday, February 3, 2014

Lazy Sunday....


A lazy Sunday in So California.... chilly but sunny and beautiful.  Spent some time just enjoying the backyard surroundings







Saturday, July 13, 2013

Good Morning!

It's a beautiful morning in southern California, gearing up for a humid and hot day...enjoying the Morning Glories with Mr. SoCA Life and Daisy before it gets too hot....