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Valentine's Day Alert January 19, 2018 It's coming dangerously close to Valentine's Day? Do you celebrate? I do it's one of my favorites! Generally the way we celebrate is with…
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Valentine's Day Alert January 19, 2018 It's coming dangerously close to Valentine's Day? Do you celebrate? I do it's one of my favorites! Generally the way we celebrate is with…

This is a good start when things are really gloomy. Another thing you can do when the world gets too dark, Dance: Stand for something that means alot to you even if it is painful

I hope everyone had a happy mother's day. I did and I am sharing some of the images from my day of what the guests wore at the brunch my daughter gave for mother's day. I loved…

I've been under the weather the last few weeks and will attempt to catch up on a few things. Grandpa (Mr. COS) said good-bye to Disneyland in September after working there for…

I think we all realize that forgiving is important for our well-being but but some of us wake up one day in our lives like I did this week and realize that forgiving is…

I had another birthday this week. I celebrated quietly at home with my family. This splendid concoction pictured here is a green tea cake. Do you see the tiny spent candle on…

Hearts hanging from my bathroom mirror Happy Valentine's Day From Bristol Farms I hope your day is filled with love.

If you are a grandparent chances are you may have a grand-pet. I have two. This is Parker. He is 4 years old and he has just gotten a new baby brother. Parker is a mix. This is…

It is 100 degrees today and it was yesterday and the day before. It is not however 100 degrees at the beach in this photo. This is the drive down Pacific Coast Highway near…

These are the flowers that were on the men's table at the Mother's Day celebration my daughter hosted. (Votives from Pier 1). These are some of my favorite images from a…

Our Annual Love Fest was on March 2 this year('cause of everyone's schedules). It's a get-togerther to celebrate Valentine's Day. It was held at my best friend's home and the…

We've been a little under the weather here in COS land. I thought I'd post this vintage poster I got from One Kings Lane. I got this for Mr. COS as he is a big Beatle fan. We…

It was my birthday this week. Some pics from my celebrating. It started with lunch in Newport Beach, California. With two of my favorite people. My grand-daughter with one of…

I captured these images from our annual Love Fest hosted this year by our wonderful friends Carl and Lori. Six of us get together every year to celebrate Valentine's Day and…

This is a Valentine's Day card from mon amour. He gave me this awhile ago and I saved it because I thought it was so cool for a castle lover like me. I'm linking with The House…

This a beautiful photographic print by Hawaiian artist Al Harty . It was a gift. If you click on his name you can visit his beautiful website full of gorgeous images he has…

These cute fellows join us from time to time for before dinner treats or for afternoon munchies. More often I put roses from the garden in the dish.

Choose a piece of art because it makes you pause, remember, or smile. Try it where you will see it during an ordinary day, rather than saving it for a seldom-used room.

A small gift feels special when it reflects the person receiving it. Add a handwritten note; the thought is what lasts.

Do you have a little something that reminds you of your mother, children or grandchildren that you keep near you? Here is my little something.

Inspirations From The Soul-Poetry in Motion — an idea from the Cruisin Over Sixty archive.

A small dish, a favorite tea, or a handwritten note can make a thoughtful Mother's Day gift. Choose something that suits the recipient, and leave time to share a meal, a…

They just made the announcement on the news that shopping extends your life! Mon amour pretended to go into cardiac arrest when he heard this. Maybe not life extending to all.

This is what I ordered from Retro Revival . This adorable shower cap. I love it. I think it goes very well with my pink, white and black bath. What do you think?

A quiet moment from the Cruisin Over Sixty photo archive.

To all my friends and future friends of my blog, I will be posting beautiful images. The photos will be taken for the most part by me. I have many interests and I will feature…
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