Month: November 2017

San Franciscos 16 Best Taco spots

      A person could spend a couple months eating at a different taco establishment every day and still not exhaust San Francisco’s supply. Naturally they’re not all good, but many are, and its  likely we are going to leave off one of… Continue Reading “San Franciscos 16 Best Taco spots”

A Northern California Dream Home

Three features attracted us to this multi-generational Northern California home. First we noticed the harmonious interplay of subtle patterns and textures inside. Second, we were delighted by the eye-catching but ‘on-brand’ lighting fixtures throughout the residence. And third, the understated luxury of the house… Continue Reading “A Northern California Dream Home”

Some (20) Of The Most Beautiful Beaches

  PIHA BEACH, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND | Not all beaches are created equal — as anyone who’s ever fought traffic, stalked people for parking, endlessly searched for a spot not occupied by tourists or trash, and then tolerated whichever aspiring DJ decided to set… Continue Reading “Some (20) Of The Most Beautiful Beaches”

Here’s Why Putting A Clothespin On A Car’s Air Vent Is Actually Brilliant

Let’s face it: no matter how hard you’ve tried to get that awful smell out of your bathroom or car, you just can’t seem to have it stay pleasant for more than a few hours. What’s a person to do? Luckily, there’s one thing you… Continue Reading “Here’s Why Putting A Clothespin On A Car’s Air Vent Is Actually Brilliant”

HEAT VALUES AND WOOD-BURNING TIPS: BEST FIREWOOD FOR WOODBURNING FIREPLACES

  WHAT IS THE BEST FIREWOOD TO BURN? Do you burn firewood? Here is a list of the best firewood to burn—sorted by high, medium, and low heat value—as well as a few important wood-burning tips. BEST FIREWOOD: HIGH HEAT VALUE 1 cord = 200 to 250 gallons of… Continue Reading “HEAT VALUES AND WOOD-BURNING TIPS: BEST FIREWOOD FOR WOODBURNING FIREPLACES”

$81.5 million for Johnny Carson’s former Malibu home

  Fashion mogul and film producer Sidney Kimmel and his wife, Caroline, have listed the former Johnny Carson estate in Malibu for sale at $81.5 million. The former “Tonight Show” host, who died in 2005 at 79, bought the Point Dume estate in 1984… Continue Reading “$81.5 million for Johnny Carson’s former Malibu home”