When we moved into our new home last summer, I was so excited to have a blank canvas again! I’m thankful for my family putting up with my crazy decorating ideas because I find so much joy in creating fun and unique designs. A home just doesn’t feel “homey” without putting your own personality by…
If you’re anything like me, this pandemic has been far from easy and you’re feeling like there is no end in sight! It doesn’t help that all of a sudden, work became where you live and where you live became where you work. Previously, I had always dreamt of being able to work from home.…
2021 is here! I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of purging that I want to do this year. The year 2020 has taught me many things about life and what’s most important to me. I’ve discovered that my biggest priority is my family. Beyond that, I’ve learned I need to rid…
One of my family’s favorite Christmas traditions growing up was painting ornaments on Christmas Eve. Now that I have young children of my own, I have just rediscovered how affordable and easy these are to make. Salt Dough Ornaments have been around for ages and something as simple as mixing flour, salt, and water was…
Dinner? Check. Gifts? Check. Table Décor? Check Check Check! While the Pismo Beach Homes Team is grateful to be experiencing a successful year due to a robust market, we feel compelled to make sure to support the community that supports us – and hopefully ensure that our favorite restaurants and small businesses survive this last…
The annual Valentine’s Day Wine Walk is back and better than ever! With Valentine’s falling on a Friday this year, the Pismo Beach Chamber folks have redesigned the Wine Walk for the weekend! No need to agonize over expensive and elaborate plans for your Valentine! Unlike previous Wine Walks hosted by the Pismo Beach Chamber…
This winter, on our way to Yosemite, my family stayed at the world-renowned Tenaya Lodge. On a side note — this grand hotel in our own backyard is so well-known they welcome guests from all over the world — and will be the subject of a future blog post so stay-tuned. Anyhow, Tenaya Lodge has…
Tucked away on the corner of Hwy 101 and Thompson Road at the most southern end of Arroyo Grande, is a sweet little local gem called Windmill Farms. This place has so much to offer, there is literally a little something for everyone. With a beautiful gift shop inside, you can find locally made delicacies…
Like many young couples looking for a great deal to make their entry into home ownership, my wife and I were looking for a “fixer upper” to get our start. We knew that if we made the right choices in finishes and put in a little sweat equity we could come out ahead. So when…
If you find yourself in Avila Beach taking in the beautiful sights and sounds of the Central Coast, be sure to stop by the Chris Burkard Art Gallery. You’ll find surfers catching waves among the glaciers and skies painted with colors you’ve never seen before. Your appreciation for nature will be taken to a whole new level…
Being a 33 year resident of the Central Coast I can remember when The Village was remembered for it’s quaint Branch Street architecture, suspension bridge and annual festivals. A transformation occurred over the past several years and where it used to be primarily filled with antique shops and mom-and-pop style restaurants. Nearly nine years ago…
