Happy Easter, everyone! And, for my non-Easter-celebrating friends - Happy Spring!!! Lately, the most exciting thing we've done is to get our house in order. And, let me tell you - sometimes there's nothing more fulfilling.
Using Ryan's upcoming visit as our deadline, we've worked nonstop to put the finishing touches on our home project. We've finally taken the 
paintings out of their boxes and put them on the wall, instantly transforming the space into something far more interesting. We bought plants for the inside and out - palms, birds of paradise, kangaroo paws, a dwarf lemon tree. (Being the conscientious Californians that we are, we promise to plant natives in the canyon in the fall, but, for now, we'll indulge in some tropicals for the patio and deck.) We are topping all of this with some refreshing, renewing and dechaoticizing Spring Cleaning.
paintings out of their boxes and put them on the wall, instantly transforming the space into something far more interesting. We bought plants for the inside and out - palms, birds of paradise, kangaroo paws, a dwarf lemon tree. (Being the conscientious Californians that we are, we promise to plant natives in the canyon in the fall, but, for now, we'll indulge in some tropicals for the patio and deck.) We are topping all of this with some refreshing, renewing and dechaoticizing Spring Cleaning.Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh.
This blog is often about overturning our prior preconceptions and misconceptions San Diego living. So, keeping with this theme, I have to admit that I didn't expect spring to be anything too amazing. After all, winters here are lush and green, thanks to the rains. I didn't think anything could outdo that. I was wrong. Spring has definitely sprung in San Diego.
The world outside our doors is exploding with color. Red, orange and yellow nasturtium grow semi-wild around our house and in the canyon, giving us the most gorgeous flowers for bouquets. A Dr. Seuss-like tree with red puff balls all over it has burst into bloom, sending the hummingbirds and bumblebees into ecstasy.
The ice plants along the canyon have erupted in a carpet of pink-purple flowers. Plants we had given up for dead have resurrected and, amazingly, produced the most beautiful blossoms. To top it all off, the weather is no less than perfect - 73 degrees, sun shining, low humidity. What can you do but be glad?!
If ever there were a time to visit, this is it! San Diego is as perfect as a place can be, and this house is finally our home. Please come stay in our newly-rearranged guest room (much better feng shui!!). You won't regret it!
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