Estate Sale Find!
What a crazy story! And my husband was so dear to surprise me! When I saw the piece on the lot, it was very dusty, and didn't look...
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Jun 28, 20231 min read
A New Drought Tolerant Garden!
My daughter Jackie and her husband Matt are doing big remodel of their backyard! And part of the remodel is a drought tolerant garden!...
Jun 27, 20232 min read
A Tour of the Gardens at Chavez Ravine, Home of Dodger Baseball!
This was an amazing tour! Fun, informative, and full of Dodger trivia. Plus, lots of exercise! What could be better? I have been to...
Jun 26, 20231 min read
The BEST Players in Baseball !!!!
It's late but...Angels won! Angels won! Angels won!
Jun 25, 20232 min read
A Mini Tour of Dodger Stadium!
I just LOVE baseball! (You may already know that...) And being in a baseball park is close to heaven for me -- even if it's not my team....
Jun 22, 20231 min read
Grandparenting!
When I say "Everyday with Jill" I mean it. Today's agenda was filled with grand parenting So... No fancy video tonight. Today I spent the...
Jun 21, 20231 min read
Swim School for the Littles!
Can't wait to sit in those orange chairs and watch the granddaughters learn to swim!
Jun 20, 20231 min read
First Day of Summer in the Garden...All My Favorite Things!
Today is not only the first day of summer...it is the summer solstice, and the most magical day of the year when the sun is the highest...
Jun 19, 20231 min read
Summer Garden Zen!
It's almost summer! One more day! And I am enjoying my garden even more as the sun starts peeking through. I must say that I laughed...
Jun 18, 20231 min read
Salsa Bar, Coffee Bar, & Ice Cream Bar!
It was a weekend of celebrations! How lucky we are to be able to enjoy so much good news!
Jun 15, 20231 min read
NY Times SPELLING BEE !!
The pinnacle of spelling bee success! Thanks to Sherri for introducing me to this fun game and for being my cheerleader! You have to try it!
Jun 14, 20231 min read
5 Tips for a Successful Garage Refresh!
Just reminder... so you know...I do not receive any compensation for this blog or for products that I recommend. I do this because it...
Jun 13, 20232 min read
The NEW Huntington Rose Garden Tea Room !
What a delightful experience! Here's the 411: 1) Read their website before you go! https://huntington.org/tea-room This will give you the...
Jun 12, 20231 min read
Gail & Neil's 37 foot RV!!!
It's amazing! And it will be their home for 14 months! Wow! Such adventurous spirits! Can't wait to hear all about their adventures!
Jun 11, 20231 min read
Jill's Birthday Celebrations!
A whirlwind weekend of celebration! I need to take the week to rest up! I wasn't kidding when I said that birthdays at the Bickett...
Jun 8, 20231 min read
Happy Birthday, Jill!
Another trip around the sun! How lucky am I!
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Storing my China!
Grateful, grateful, grateful.
Jun 6, 20231 min read
Haviland Patio Party in Just 2 Hours!
The thing I love most about our patio party is that the china tells the story. The Haviland china is my daughter Jackie's husband's great...
Jun 5, 20231 min read
I Never Promised You A Rose Garden...
I love this post because it is a little window into who I was and who I have become. I have always loved gardening. But mostly it...
Jun 4, 20231 min read
Spring at Roger's Gardens 2023
There was so much more to see than is in this video! If you ever need a day trip for a mini-vacay -- this is it !! And if you ever visit...
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