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big sur under siege by fire and visitors

August 30, 2020

UPDATE: On September 11, the Dolan Fire is is 113,486 acres and only 26% contained. 14 firefighters were injured in a burnover incident. Thankfully, the last one will be leaving the hospital this week. The fire has been burning for over 3 weeks with no end in sight at this time. For anyone who loves Big Sur, please consider donating to Big Sur Fire , an all volunteer brigade made up of 22 men and women who do more than…

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magical pfeiffer beach

July 27, 2019

Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California is two miles down a mostly one lane road. As you might imagine, during the summer it can be a frightening proposition. It also is one of the windiest spot with sand that buffets your face…nature’s idea of dermabrasion! All this aside, it is the beach made famous in the iconic Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton movie, The Sandpiper. When the crowds are gone, it can actually take your breath away with its sheer beauty. On…

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springtime at the big sur house

April 27, 2019

After a very wet winter (over 50″ of rainfall) it has been a beautiful spring at The Big Sur House. The poppies and wildflowers are blooming and there is a veritable small green field in front of our deck! Next spring I’m going to toss a bunch of wildflower seed and hope for even more flowers. Of course, lest you think it is perfect, poison oak and ticks are in great abundance and seem to have an affinity for me.…

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blood orange cosmos

March 24, 2019

It’s that time of year again. The blood oranges are in season here in California and that means blood orange cosmos! I’ve shared my friend Bart’s recipe before, but it definitely bears repeating for those of you new to my blog or Instagram. Please don’t drink and drive as these will knock you for a loop (or two)! Bart’s Sensational Blood Orange Cosmo Recipe Ingredients: • 2 cups vodka • 1 cup orange liqueur (I use Cointreau) • 1 ½…

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live the moment

March 16, 2019

A lot of bad things have happened to some good people I know lately. A decor post just didn’t feel right this week. I could go into a long list of sad and tragic events, but instead I just want to say live the moment for we don’t know what tomorrow (or even the next minute) will bring. It’s not always easy, but it’s worth the effort. I will continue to have faith and a positive attitude. Thank you for…

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big sur winter (part 2)

January 13, 2019

There is so much beauty in Big Sur, it can hardly be contained in a single blog post! This is part 2 of a series of winter photos I took. Many of these were taken at Garrapata State Park. It is almost 3,000 acres and can be reached by numerous turnouts along Highway 1. The word ‘garrapata’ means tick in Spanish and the park is aptly named! Ticks are numerous in Big Sur and one should always check themselves carefully…

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going dark

October 27, 2018

I’m going dark…with a house color that is. It’s no secret that I love white. My Santa Barbara home is white inside and out. But white just won’t cut it here in Big Sur…at least not for the outside of a house. It’s all about the majestic setting and blending in. When we bought the house back in March it was painted a brown, which had faded noticeably on the South side of the house. The trim was an off…

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i’m back!

October 4, 2018

Hi! I realize it’s been a long time since you’ve heard from me here. Sometimes life gets unexpectedly busy…in a good way. I’ve been involved in new projects, helping my daughter set up her new place, and oh, we bought a house in Big Sur! I’m looking forward to blogging again and sharing my projects with you, along with the work we’ve been doing on our new Big Sur home. And for all of you who have asked, we have…

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they say it’s my birthday!

August 25, 2017

I’m taking the day off from my blog to celebrate my birthday 🎈! Thank you to all who follow along with me here and on Instagram. What an adventure it’s been. I’ll be back next week with my 3 Instagrammers I Love series. I’ve got some special ladies to share…stay tuned and have a fantastic day!…

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when coastal living comes to call

May 11, 2017

So one day I get an e-mail from the homes editor at Coastal Living magazine wondering if I would be interested in being in one of their issues. At first I thought it must be a mistake and how did they even find me? Thank you Instagram! A few months after that first e-mail, on three rare sunny days (it had been a stormy February), Coastal Living came to call at The Little Glass House.…

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