Sparkles of Happiness.

Oh, how they love sparklers, They dance and twirl in the evening air. Their eyes bright and shining, Their magic glowing everywhere. We celebrated a wonderful 4th of July… old friends, good food and spectacular fireworks. What more can we want for? Life is good! Blessings and magic, Donni

Patriotic Fruit Pops.

Aren’t Fruit Pops THE BEST? Especially in the hot California summer afternoons, there’s only one thing that’ll cool you down… a fruit pop. Here is our 4th of July version. We used fresh strawberries, sweetened milk and fresh blueberries. Blend your strawberries. I know I have those little ice pop trays somewhere but, alas, we […]

Make a Vintage Rag Ball for Independence Day.

I am so grateful to this great country for all she has given us. She welcomed us with open arms, encouraged us to find our place within her flowing skirts and has nourished us with friendship, love and laughter. Although A Good Man and I are immigrants, both of my children were born in California […]