I am excited to share that Lemon Lane Style now has a newsletter.  I have been wanting to write one for a while now and finally feel like the time is right.  I've spent the last two months redefining exactly what Lemon Lane Style is, what the future of it will be and how I can best share it with you and one of those ways is with a weekly newsletter.


While this blog will always be at the forefront of how I communicate, I'm looking forward to using

It's Saturday and that means it's time for another Shout Out Saturday post.  This time I have been scouring the internet for my favorite Spring floral arrangements to share with you.  As always I try to find a variety of blogs to share and this time I've included a couple of new to me ones as well.  I hope you enjoy...


First up is one of those new to me blogs Elle Claire.  Even though I love using a lot of color in my

I was lucky enough to spend three days earlier this week a block away from the ocean in Laguna Beach, California with a great group of women from my church.  The forecast called for anywhere from the low 50's to mid 70's, with a chance of showers thrown in.


I don't know about you but for me time at the beach is wonderful no matter what the weather forecast,

By now you all know what a great tool I think pinterest is for jump starting your imagination whether it be for food, entertaining, decorating or fashion.  Just key in a few words and up pops just what you were looking for.

While I've been flower gardening for a while, growing fruits and vegetables is new to me.  I originally decided to give it a try hoping it would encourage us to eat healthier and make us just a little more self-sufficient.  I didn't realize the beauty of it, the delicate blossoms, the brightness of the fruit, the different shades of greens in the lettuce leaves. peppers and onions.


I especially love strawberry season.   I can't wait for them to start showing up in the supermarket and

St. Patrick's Day is one of those holidays that generally falls during the week and doesn't lend itself to a full scale meal at our house but it's still fun to do a little something to acknowledge the day.  For me that usually involves dessert.


This year I decided to go with a tried and true favorite when celebrating "green" holidays, pistachio

Someday I really want to learn how to cook, not just make dinner but really cook, does that make since?  Until then I will continue to hone my skills vicariously by watching the Food Network and reading food blogs.  Saturday morning cooking shows are kind of like Saturday morning cartoons used to be when I was a kid, you looked forward to the weekend morning lineup of one right after another.

I love it when I actually have time to pour myself a cup of coffee and watch them all live but most of the time I have to settle for taping my favorites and watching them through the week as a reward for working hard around the house.  I do the same with food blogs, I pour over my favorite ones and drool over the photography and delicious food every chance I get.


And because I'm thinking you love seeing beautiful, delicious food as well, I thought it would be fun

I love the way I feel when I've taken the time to accessorize my outfit for the day.  Even jeans and a t-shirt seem more put together with a few pieces of jewelry.  One day I hope to be one of those people who lays out their clothes, shoes and jewelry every night before bed so that in the morning there is no thinking involved, but so far that just isn't me.


And until that happens, I always have my top five go to jewelry accessories gathered together so that

There is nothing I like more than gift giving and if the gift is hand made then all the better.  I am a firm believer that a thoughtful present doesn't have to cost a lot of money to be special.  Taking the time to shop or design a personalized gift let's the receiver know that you think they are worth the time and effort involved in selecting and wrapping something just for them.


Being a visual person half the fun for me is making the present look pretty.  Even a gift card (which I

Hello Monday.  It's amazing how quickly you sneak up on us.  Is it just me or are the weekends filled with one too many activities to make them relaxing and refreshing?  Have we agreed to participate in so many fun things that we've kind of taken the joy right out of enjoyment?


I don't know if it's the amount of life that we feel we need to live on those two short days tucked

Spring is definitely in the air here in Southern California.  We have had the best weather with the last few days in the high 70's and low 80's.  I am always sad to put my boots away and bring out my sandals but this year I figured why fight it.  I even polished my toenails in anticipation.


Along with sandals, Spring always has me thinking of florals both in the garden and in my clothing.

Last spring as I was trying to think of something special to give to a few friends for Easter I came up with this sweet Spring craft idea, paper nest pins.  They were such a hit that I thought it would be fun to do a quick tutorial so that you can make some for your friends, too.



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