Sweet Pea Bakery is the sweets & treats vendor at Rutiz Family Farms...among other places. Kelli Smithback has a passion for baking which is quite evident in her offerings....

I wanted to share some photos of my visit to Rutiz Family Farms. They're a 30 yr old family farm located in Arroyo Grande that grows pesticide free and organically fertilized, vegetables, berries and flowers. And their farm stand is filled with gorgeous produce!

 When The Man was planning an abalone dive trip up to the northern tip of California, I knew I wanted to tag along. I'd heard that some of the beaches were covered in sea glass and had always wanted to see them. I figured while he was diving I could do some beachcombing.

Toast always seems so humble. It's never the star of restaurant menus and is usually just the wing-man for eggs and omlettes or occasionally found as a bruschetta appetizer. But I adore it. I find it to be the perfect vehicle for all kinds of delicious ingredients. No utensils needed! Over the weekend, I decided to do a Toast Bar, complete with lots of sweet & savory options. Here's a few of our favorites along with very simple recipes and some easy tips.....

I spotted these hand blown glass pendant lights at Cisco Home. I think they're wonderful in the clear version but I'm drawn to the soft colors in aqua, amber, rose and emerald. Wouldn't one be the perfect pendant light over a sink? Especially in an all white kitchen.

My friends, Dustin and Christian who own Uber Chic Home are having a European container sale this weekend....and it's open to the public! I stopped by yesterday for a sneak peek and to get some photos to share with you. The sale is today and tomorrow from 10-6!