It's been a wild(life) filled few weeks!

Ok, I am based in urban Southern California.  So who would have expected these various close sightings in the past 2 weeks?  Not I!

A peacock on the patio
A possum in the pansies
A skunk in the side yard
A rodent (field mouse, we hope) racing through the roses
A coyote in the cul-de-sac.

It's a wild, wild world out there/here.

Corralling those Happy Feet....

In terms of grass, sand, and water, we prefer to keep the elements of end-of-summer fun outside. One of the best ways you can keep mildewing sandals and swimsuits outside of your home is to install hooks and racks on the outside of your patio. These hooks serve as a destination station for sandy towels, wet flip-flops, and everything in between. When dried and clean, these items are more than welcome to trample over that new summer rug you just purchased.  Until then?  Hang 'em out to dry!