Presenting: Long Beach Modern!

I've been working on a new project this summer, which I am calling
Long Beach Modern, reflecting my interest in getting to know the city I live in, through the images I see around me. So, of course, I had to start a blog about it.

Come visit me at my vacation home:

Helping Stephanie and Christian: Shop Etsy!

Stephanie, a mom of four little ones, and her husband, Christian, were seriously injured in a plane crash, and will have months of recovery. You can read their story here. To help with their medical bills and household, a benefit fund has been started in their name.






Several Etsy designers have contributed a portion of their sales to the Nielson Family recovery fund. Shop well and often to help support this lovely family. Click here for a list of Etsy designers.

Summer by the Lake Swimsuit Giveaway from Grosgrain Fabulous!

Your bathing beauty will look amazing in this handmade vintage-inspired swimsuit (and check out the impossibly adorable swim cap!) Visit Kathleen's blog, Grosgrain Fabulous, to win this lovely item.

Do keep up with her blog - her photos are as gorgeous as her designs!

Summer by the Lake Swimsuit GIVEAWAY!!!!

How to Be an Explorer of the World!

Check out the new book by Keri Smith - with this fabulous teaser that is a treasure map in itself:

Such charming illustrations and inspiring text...