Category: Out and About
Dennis and I are off on a little getaway to Lake Tahoe, and are having a very relaxing time. Saturday and Sunday it rained and was so darn cold (low 40’s), so I sat by the fire and read my book. Yesterday we drove over the mountain to Reno and bought olive oil at a […]
We are back from a little get away to the Monterey Coast. We stayed at Mission Ranch in Carmel and roamed around some places that used to be our old stomping grounds when we lived down there in the early 2000s. The weather was perfect, and we enjoyed revisiting many of the places we used […]
This handsome guy, as many of you may recognize, is my winemaker son-in-law, Ryan. Proud winner of a DOUBLE GOLD award for his wine at our county fair! His winery is called La Folia, and this prize-winning wine is his Il Pazzo line, and is called The King. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, […]
No doubt about it, Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. We took a drive over to Reno on Wednesday and did some fun shopping. I got to go to an actual Talbots store, which is a rarity. Of course, I bought a few things. We had lunch at the Cheesecake […]
This is block 2 of the Cali & Co sew along that Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts is hosting. I am using several collections of fabric for this sew along: some from Coriander Quilts and some scraps from some Sherri & Chelsi projects. They are all bright clear colors that will work great together in […]
We continue to have an amazing time in Carmel. This picture was taken on 17 Mile Drive, a must if you ever visit the Monterey Peninsula. The weather has been just perfect and we have been making the most of it. We started the day with a healthy portion of avocado toast and strong coffee. […]
I had a birthday recently and my husband surprised me with a little getaway. We are at Mission Ranch, a fabulous resort in Carmel Valley, owned by none other than Clint Eastwood. The Monterey Bay area is my old stomping ground, so we are really having fun revisiting places we used to enjoy. The photo […]
This has been a wonderful trip to see our son. Discovering the delights of Edinburgh has definitely been a highlight of the trip. The city is elegant, full of history, interesting things to do, and lovely people. As I mentioned previously, the bookstores are out of this world, and the food was delicious as well. […]
This is what you see when you take the tram in Edinburgh. Honestly, we loved that city. The weather was spectacular, which we were told is unheard of, so we lucked out there. That is what happens when I decide to schlep around a raincoat and umbrella… The bookstores in Edinburgh are just as plentiful […]
My husband and I tried to grow tomatoes this year, but the results have been so disappointing. I think we put in seven plants, and while we do have a few tomatoes, the crop is very small and the tomatoes on the vines don't look that great. However, my son-in-law knows a guy. A former […]
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Hello, I’m Nicole, an enthusiastic quilter and fabric lover. This blog is mainly about my quilting journey, but I share some of my other interests as well, which include reading, cooking, decorating, lifestyle, and my family. When I am not quilting, I am reading, and will share monthly book reviews in this space. I love to hear back from my followers and enjoy getting to know you.
