Five recipes to spice up your life.
Author: Debby Estes
DIY 003: Tackling a Cushioned Counter Stool
Upcycling 101
Quarantine Reading List
While I plan to write regular book reviews and "currently reading" updates, I want to take a moment to cover the noteworthy novels I've encountered so far in quarantine. Somehow I have managed to read over thirty books since late March! I have also become rather obsessed with audiobooks, as I've found that I can… Continue reading Quarantine Reading List
Nana’s Banana Bread
There was a short list of baked goods that were fundamental staples in our household growing up: TPC Coffee Cake, Superbowl Snack Mix, Cowboy Cookies, and Nana's Banana Bread. Anytime I bake these offerings for friends or coworkers, I get clobbered with requests for the recipes. There's no secret ingredients or mad science going on,… Continue reading Nana’s Banana Bread
Quarantine Cocktails
Soo... there's a good chance that you're treating the COVID blues with booze. At the very beginning of the crisis, “U.S. sales of alcoholic beverages rose 55%... according to market research firm Nielsen. Spirits like tequila, gin and pre-mixed cocktails led the way, with sales jumping 75% compared to the same period last year. Wine… Continue reading Quarantine Cocktails
DIY 002: Watercolor Painting- Part 1
Back in February (during the pre-COVID era), my husband and I were strolling through our favorite, local outdoor shopping center and we wandered into a home decor store called Z Gallerie. I loved the ridiculously gaudy nature of the shop's collection. My husband hated it. “It’s all useless!” he declared with a broad sweep of… Continue reading DIY 002: Watercolor Painting- Part 1
DIY 001: Macrame Plant Hanger
Hey y'all-- I decided to spice up the old blog with some of the fun projects I've taken on during quarantine. Enjoy! Plants are my new best friends(just don't tell my dogs). In late May, I decided to take a little field trip into the heart of Los Angeles. Driving further than I had in… Continue reading DIY 001: Macrame Plant Hanger
Patagonia: The Movie
5 Weeks. 2 Countries. 9 Hostels. 2,000 miles of bus rides. 1 Unforgettable Adventure. This is the story of our trip to Patagonia, smushed into 3 and a half minutes. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/8vmj3JU7DPo
10 Essential Travel Items
Ready to take that summer vacation you've been dreaming about all year? Here are ten fantastic products that will service all your travel needs, whether you are dusting off your hiking boots or packing your bikini for the beach. Osprey Farpoint 55 - These backpacks are the best. We used them for a one-week trip… Continue reading 10 Essential Travel Items
My Life on the Big Screen
"Debby-- I have got to know what you do for work now! I keep seeing all these crazy pictures on Facebook and Insta!" These days, I love getting asked about my job. Twenty-four hours after I returned to the States, I marched down to a casting office and dropped of my headshots and resume. Since… Continue reading My Life on the Big Screen
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