the four tides

In Laguna Beach, California, there are four "tides," which are cottages: Low Tide, High Tide, Red Tide and Ebb Tide. Our family lives in one of these cottages. It is a place by the ocean, with many visitors--more in the barefoot days of summer. Everyone exhales. Everyone is the type of person who can handle sand in the house and nights on the deck that never seem to end. Visit us, literally, at http://www.vrbo.com/23551.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

court side

In the center of The Four Tides is a charming courtyard. Yes, charming does denote small but it is large on quaintness. There are bushes of ...

Sunday, July 18, 2010

what a difference a year makes

This morning last year I woke up with a full list. It was my wedding day. There was a cake to safeguard, hair, a botched pedicure. Summer re...

Saturday, July 17, 2010

today's forecast: showers

Sand, ocean, sand, ocean--thus is a Saturday ritual. The best way to clean off beach detritus is from an outdoor shower. Look up and you see...

Friday, July 16, 2010

salad days

When the thermometer has a growth spurt and more people are in the water then on land, the menu calls for salad. Aside from the ocean view, ...

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

summer regulars

This week our friends the Vernons began their vacation in Red Tide. It's a tradition, they spend two weeks here, followed by the Hahns (...

making sleep arrangements

Apologies for the gratuitous Luc posts, he is my constant as of late. What I have discovered is that he has become quite an accessory. Just ...

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

animal kingdom: giraffe's rule

So Luc's little nursery area (next to our bed) has become a shrine to the giraffe. This was not intended. Though I've always been dr...

sophie's choice

A special gift from Luc's big sister Olivia, this teething toy called "Sophie" is all the rage in France. I think Luc needs a ...

security blanket

This haute blanket positions Luc as a style maven. One of the many sweet giraffe gifts he received from such thoughtful, and tasteful, frien...

back in print

This muslin swaddling blanket is so soft, Mom sometimes steals moments with it during our nap times.

well illustrated

The great thing about being illustrated is its cheaper and more natural than botox. My skin never looked so good. Also love the Michael Kors...

upwardly mobile

Returning to our giraffe theme, these twirling giraffes that dance to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" is just the thing ...

a sure sign

I did not have the heart to toss this excellent example of creative packaging from the most generous gift from Kathleen Delgado. She is the ...

luc caught in an animal pose

Luc strikes a pose in his onesie that recalls Swee'Pea of Popeye notoriety. Can you spot the giraffes? Another fantastic gift from Lidy ...

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

just around the corner...

Tomorrow is Olivia's last day of school. This weekend we have our first summer renters. To me the summer does not begin when the calenda...

Thursday, June 17, 2010

summer in a drink

Strawberry/raspberry smoothie 1 cup almond milk 1/2 cup plain or yogurt flavor of choice 4 ice cubes 1/2 banana 1/4 cup frozen or fresh rasp...

Friday, June 4, 2010

luc luc luc!

Sorry for the late posting but we took a few days off from The Four Tides to be at Hoag Hospital (a.k.a The Four Seasons of Hospitals--and ...

Thursday, May 27, 2010

happy memory, I mean memorial day

This picture is from the first photo shoot I did with Allan. I remember assorting all the dishes in the open glass shelving. I styled the ca...

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

cover story

I met Allan on a scout. Riding my bicycle in search of inspiring cottages to publish in a magazine I work with, Cottages & Bungalows , m...

the remaining hives

How can you not be in awe by the intricacy of a honeycomb?

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