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San Francisco’s Wealth Of Architectural Detail
If you happen to be an architecture buff or just love architectural history, then San Francisco is certainly a must visit kind of place. I’ll admit I lived in San Francisco for a few years, but never quite realized the richness of design and detail seen with so many of the historic buildings. It also may be that Market street, the home to many historic buildings was either to seedy to venture on, or too crowded to allow pausing to take a look. On our visit the downtown looked like a Sunday (empty) on a weekday due to the Pandemic, and that may have allowed me to take that closer…
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A Golden Gate Bridge Adventure Atop The Hop On Hop Off Bus
I’ve shared with you many of the iconic San Francisco landmarks that we enjoyed from the double decker hop-on hop-off bus, but now drum roll, for the most memorable part! Who knew that a ride across the Golden Gate Bridge atop the double decker hop-on hop-off bus would also be a thriller? And if you have teens who prefer those kinds of things, well, it is a win win! Of course if you don’t like to suffer, you can certainly descend into the bus and let the rest of the group scream as they freeze to death, but what fun would that be? Come prepared with a hood/hat and ample…
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Iconic San Franciso Landmarks To Enjoy From The Hop-On Hop-Off Bus!
I am back from a two week vacation/family get together in Northern California, which we were lucky enough to squeeze in before the unfortunate latest Corona restrictions, sigh. And yes, that means lots and lots of travel photos to share with you! So lets get started! What does one do when you plane arrives at 6 am but your airbnb check in isn’t until 3 pm, and you are of course exhausted from the 15 hour nonstop redeye? First of all, you find a place to store your bags, via one of the many online suitcase storage apps now available. Our location was a little sketchy, a liquor store on…
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6 Items You Should ALWAYS Buy If You Spot Them At the Thrift Store
For DIY enthusiasts as well as anyone who loves to decorate, upcycle or craft, the thrift store, the flea market, and the garage sale, for starters, are literal treasure troves of unique finds and pieces that you literally can’t get anywhere else. Instead of buying brand new things, you can save a ton of money and fill your home with pieces that have character, or pieces that can be the basis for some awesome DIYs. The only problem with the thrift store or flea market is that it can be overwhelming figuring out what to buy and knowing what’s really unique. There are likely to be many items that aren’t…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I am back from a mini family reunion in the USA, which we sadly squeezed in just in time before what appears to be strict travel restrictions once again, sigh. I did manage to stock up on some art supplies not available in Israel and crucial to my progress in making art, so now no excuses, gotta buckle down and make a ton of art, the only way to be an artist! That said I could not resist bringing home some drift wood from the beach in Northern California, so at the least as minimal Boho wall hanging…
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Designing a Child-Friendly Den
The popularity of ‘dens’ (also called entertainment or family rooms) can be traced back to the 1970s but as reported by Paintzen, they are enjoying a new surge in popularity, with recent world events leading many families to prioritize the entertainment value of their own homes. If you have little kids, a den is a fantastic place for them to spend time since it should ideally contain books, music, crafts supplies, and other items that can entertain kids for hours. If your little ones are old enough to join in, let their ideas count and take advantage of your den designing adventure to teach them vital skills like recycling and…
