Cottage Style Magazine Shoot and Cool Restaurant

   A representative from "Cottage Style" contacted us after I featured my friend, 

Debbie Duggan's home.  It's being shot for the magazine right now!

Her whole house is looking even more gorgeous than usual. 

We played around with different pillows in her bedroom.  

The center one, above, is made from a vintage kimono.

It will be exciting to see the professional shots in the magazine after Debbie and 

the stylist, Char Hatch Langos and the photographers do their magic.

Isn't it fun to try a new restaurant, especially one with good food and cool design?

We just had breakfast at the recently opened 

Greenleaf in Costa Mesa, California.  

The entrance is lined with lemon trees in wine barrels.

It's a gourmet "chop shop" meaning lots of healthy gourmet salads, in addition to, sandwiches and paninis.

Pass through the interesting little market to order your meal.

 Select a seat inside (cool light fixtures) or

 in the pretty pebbled courtyard.

 We liked these flower arrangements in rustic containers with vegetables.

 They also cater.  I will order a couple of large salads to 
add to the menu for my husband's 

beachside birthday party 

this weekend.

Best wishes!