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Scenes from the weekend.

Scenes from the weekend.

This weekend was actually dry and sunny-yay! Hence, we spent most of out time outside. Baby Z loves to water the flowers(although they’re struggling because it gets so cold at nights).  We even took a short trip out of town where I was reminded of how important...

The HOMA Chateau.

The HOMA Chateau.

How stunning is the architecture of this magnificent hotel, the HOMA Chateau in Guilin, China! Set against the famous emerald hills of Guilin and located inside the 1300-acre Yuzi Paradise art park, HOMA Chateau is a unique multi-sensory journey though...

My War Hero, Veteran aka my Soulmate is Finally Home!

     I am so overwhelmed with emotion as I write this post. My hubby is finally home; safe and sound. When I started this blog, a friend asked, “so what are you going to blog about, the war?” I thought to myself, now why would I want to do that? Then...

CSN Giveaway Winner!

CSN Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Angel Jacklyn! I will contact you shortly! Also thank you to the folks at CSN for another great giveaway and to everyone who participated!

Just relax!

Sometimes we need a reminder to just relax and to not “sweat” the small stuff. I know my mind is always active trying to brainstorm/find solutions for this problem or that problem. Most times these problems don’t even belong to me! I think I would be a skinny thing if...

Baby Z is in the house + Guest Post.

Baby Z is in the house + Guest Post.

Hi everyone. I know, i know, i’m bald thanks to my mom. Yea, i'm not too enthused about the new look either. The last time you saw me, i had lots of hair but, alas, mom decided to cut it all off(probably because i never fail to aggressively demonstrate my hatred for...

Fall Travel inspiration: The Lake Placid Lodge

Fall Travel inspiration: The Lake Placid Lodge

Hi my lovelies. I hope everyone had a great weekend. All weekend, i’ve been daydreaming about visiting this rustic gem aka The Lake Placid Lodge. It  is located in the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondack mountains in upstate New York.  I would love to...

Cozy up by the fire…

Cozy up by the fire…

I can undoubtedly feel a whiff of fall cooling weather here, especially in the early morning and late evenings. Now, i might be a bit premature, but i’m thinking of gathering wood to start a cozy fire. Too premature you say, well, i’ll just relax in this beautiful...

Meet photographer, Ngoc Minh Ngo.

I had a chance encounter with photographer, Ngoc Minh Ngo facilitated by my manic addiction to the internet or rather my addicting curiosity to find out the source of anything that catches my eye. Well, i was immediately besotted with Ngoc Minh Ngo  and...

A sneak peek into my home.

A sneak peek into my home.

          I mentioned last week that things were hectic around here and that i would be filling you all in on what’s going on. Well, my house is officially for sale because i found and fell in love with a lot. Therefore,...

Soggy Monday + Award.

Soggy Monday + Award.

“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”  Robert Burns via Conde Nast Traveler      Well, my plans to have a picnic most certainly didn’t come to fruition. I always have a plan B as implied by that quote so the weekend was not ruined.  Why not a picnic you...

Have a great “wagonny” weekend!

Have a great “wagonny” weekend!

Hi my darlings. It's the first official weekend of fall and these station wagons filled with luscious goodness are inspiring me to get out with baby Z in the backyard and have a picnic. Although we're in fall, it still feels like the heart of summer here because it's...

Clinging…

Clinging…

Yes, i’m clinging to summer. I know we’re all being inundated with images of fall, and, while i love the fashion and the changing of leaves that fall brings, Alas, i’m not ready to say goodbye to summer! *Sob, sob.* Therefore, i’m inviting you all to...