A quick visit to LA to visit Cayla brought us to the kid's favorite in Westwood..
Notice Ethan's ColitiScope t shirt--it was a gift from the author
A short drive up the coast we found Classic Organic farm on a picture perfect Fall day!
Alan and Ethan ventured out o the pumpkins to have a look.
I love a barn with a peace sign logo!
We took a lovely picnic to Gainey Vineyards and laughed a lot.... 
Ethan is almost 16 and isn't fond of photos..but I had to!
Sure, it's California, but there are a few trees that change!
Next we headed to pick some apples
This lucky horse must get lots , he sure got a few from Ethan!
this is how my lucky eyes celebrate fall...
who could paint with colors as perfect as these?
the compositions are flawless...
my palette is complete...
Sometimes a quick stroll at sunset to our local beach is all it takes...
Unwind, and see the beauty and smell the clean air...
Stare at the salt water and watch the tiny fish play ...........
Never taking for granted the natural masterpieces that are painted for our eyes to enjoy.
It was if a ray of sunshine entered our shop recently. Lovely Katherine Andjelopolj (Lavelle)
Our window displays were slated for renewing...
So, I decided to use the beach treasure I blogged about last month that we found
Jody of Brin and Nohl had a clever idea...
We decided to frame some of the treasure and use it as
We used old cool frames and simply stapled to the back of the frame.
There's a new condo complex on Chapala in Santa Barbara...
Every angle you look is awe inspiring, and simply the
The architect's vivid imagination is seen on every ceiling...
and floor!
The iron railings are amazing, the light fixtures amusing...
The tile work on a bench out front is whimsical...
I love the organic feel of these critters that adorn another ceiling!
I must return at night to view the shadows and how the lights 
The walls are not flat, no way! They are textural and the shadows play
Hmmm, yes, I think this country girl could be right at home in this condo