There were many reasons why we wanted to move back to Florida after our 12 year stint in Europe. The weather was a huge factor. And as I read through these other health benefits of living in a sunnier, beach-like climate, I have a few more good excuses for settling back down here. Each year, […]

Americans have been building their own homes since the days of the early pioneers. In 2013, an estimated 64.5% of Americans owned their own homes. You will need guts, determination, and advice from self-build experts but your dream can become a reality.   Planning your home One of the first stages when building your own […]

Zizi Restaurant & Lounge, located in the Bellasera Hotel near 5th Avenue, is not your usual hotel restaurant. With Executive Chef Dylan Evans in the kitchen, regulars enjoy the Wednesday prime rib special or lobster night on Fridays. But no matter when you go, you can expect friendly service, great food and well mixed drinks. If […]

Whether you live in the Northern Hemisphere or “down under” like Lara (the other of this post), these tips will help you plan a lovely party in your yard or garden, at any time of the year. The moment that the temperatures start to climb in October, and the barometer is set to ‘Fair’, you […]

Some days it’s hard for us to believe that we have been in our condo for nearly nine months. At this point, we are just aching to make it a bit more “us.” Since we bought the place furnished, there is a lot of furniture here that isn’t exactly our style. But we’re making it work. […]