outhwestern Mosaic tile colors can include turquoise, tans, rusts, golden yellows, vibrant reds, orange, and lovely calm greens and blues. Patterns include sun and moon patterns along with cactus, coyotes, desert images, horses, and the Kokopelli image.

Using a pre-made soap base Prickly Pear soap is as simple as melting the base and adding 1 part prickly pear juice to 4 parts melted soap base. Watch for thorns when peeling!

It´s been a few years since I´ve traveled to Coronado Island in San Diego. It seems like everyone in California the beaches on Coronado Island the best. It´s linked to downtown San Diego by the Island Bay Bridge so it´s easy to get over to the "island".

If you are a wine drinker at all... the tour gives a great 40 minute education about how it is made and you will also see why wine tasting is such a popular activity. If you are headed to the Ensenada and Rosarito Mexico area of Baja... a wine tour is a "must do" adventure.

Certain colors come to mind when thinking of the Southwestern Style Decorating. These brilliant hues are used all around a Southwestern style home. From turquoise to terra cotta, no Southwestern home is ever seen without them.

Once only seen in that particular region of the country, Southwestern homes are springing up all over. The design is cool, comforting, and meaningful. But what Southwest Decor Colors should you use?

In a Southwestern home, the kitchen is the center of the house. In Native American culture, the hearth was the heart of the home. When remodeling your kitchen to match the Southwestern style, remember these things to get your remodel southwest kitchen right.

Native artwork and pottery bring authenticity to each room of the home. These items can be found at shops in the Southwest and bought online from collectors and Southwestern-based dealers.

I was out shopping at the local used bookstore and found this great old book. "1001 More Paint Questions Answered" has loads of painting guides including some on faux wood painting.

I am inspired by all the patriotism our country has... especially this time of year. When I see more flags flying, more red, white and blue bunting and many more local, home grown parades.