"How do you keep your sanity in that house?"

my morning commuting buddy recently asked me.

He had kindly agreed to come to my humble abode prior to the big party and help me with the back flower gardens.

Now mind you he lives alone.

No kids.

No pets.

So he is not accustom to the unending chaos of my house.

I love people, I love my dog and I love music...so my house is rarely quiet.


And when I start planning a gathering - I always think that if I have to clean the house and cook for 4 guests....why not invite an extra 4 or 40!

Which might have something to do with the fact that when it comes to money - I could always use more.

family & friends i adore