Now, I’m not much of an outlet shopper. I don’t think the deals are that great and I don’t care for the massive crowds and the impossible parking. Generally, I only go if I have a particular purpose in mind or need to make a […]
Confession time. I am the worst when it comes to emergency preparation. You’d think living in an area where there’s always discussion of the next “big one” and there’s a drought going on and our water is trucked in from miles and miles away and […]
Lazy Sunday – a weekly column where I discuss my favorite lazy day indulgences – movies, television shows, books and music. So with work and Thanksgiving and shopping and lots of other things going on this week I had hardly any time to be lazy. […]
I am addicted to craft fairs. I am a cheapskate by nature but one thing I love spending my money on is handmade items. I love the fact that I can own something unique and support an independent artisan at the same time. Unfortunately, craft […]
Just off the 405 freeway in Costa Mesa is the SouthCoast Collection. This shopping center initially opened a few years ago under a different name, South Coast Home Furnishings Center. It was to be a one stop shop for all things furniture but unfortunately made […]
Update: We have a winner! Congratulations Crystal! Ok, I know I use the word lovely a lot in this here blog. Especially in titles. But in this case, there is no other word I could use because I think Le Petit Elefant is the […]