Sara Rivka
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The Westerfield House Victorian Mansion On Alamo Square
The Victorian architecture movement that can be seen in great glory in San Francisco includes both relatively modest homes as well as grand ones. And some of the grands ones are so stunning and well, large, they really take your breath away! Well at least if you are an architecture buff like myself, otherwise they…
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The Painted Ladies Victorian Row Houses On Alamo Square, San Francisco
Above: The very famous row of comparatively humble Victorian row houses who lucked out with their position in the foreground of the view of downtown San Francisco. The painted ladies victorian row houses are one of those tourist attractions that I have to admit I may have only visited once or so when I lived…
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Alamo Square Park In San Francisco Is A Must Visit!
Above: A view of the well know "painted ladies" and the San Francisco skyline, from Alamo Square Park One of the unexpected highlights of my recent stay in San Francisco was a visit to Alamo Square, a residential neighborhood and park in in the Western Addition nieghborhood. The park is located on a hill, and…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Most of you are still enjoying the last month of summer, while those of us who live by the Jewish calendar are already in Fall! A little bit strange when the Jewish calender is on the "early" side in comparison to the gregorian…
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Houseplants 101: Pilea Chinese Money Plant
Isn't this Pilea plant just the sweetest? I'll admit at first I thought it was peperomia, as it is similar, but no my friends, this is Pilea, also known as the Chines money plant, as the leaves look like coins, and the plant originate in China! Truth be told, the botanical name is Pilea Peperomioides…
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Sketchbook Drawings From Colored Pencils After The Trip!
While I did take this sketchbook with me my on our recent trip to the USA, I was right in thinking that I would not likely get much sketching or painting done! In fact I ran down to the beach on the last day just to do one quick watercolor so that carrying the sketchbook…
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San Francisco’s Wealth Of Architectural Detail
If you happen to be an architecture buff or just love architectural history, then San Francisco is certainly a must visit kind of place. I'll admit I lived in San Francisco for a few years, but never quite realized the richness of design and detail seen with so many of the historic buildings. It also…
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A Golden Gate Bridge Adventure Atop The Hop On Hop Off Bus
I've shared with you many of the iconic San Francisco landmarks that we enjoyed from the double decker hop-on hop-off bus, but now drum roll, for the most memorable part! Who knew that a ride across the Golden Gate Bridge atop the double decker hop-on hop-off bus would also be a thriller? And if you…
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Iconic San Franciso Landmarks To Enjoy From The Hop-On Hop-Off Bus!
I am back from a two week vacation/family get together in Northern California, which we were lucky enough to squeeze in before the unfortunate latest Corona restrictions, sigh. And yes, that means lots and lots of travel photos to share with you! So lets get started! What does one do when you plane arrives at…
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6 Items You Should ALWAYS Buy If You Spot Them At the Thrift Store
For DIY enthusiasts as well as anyone who loves to decorate, upcycle or craft, the thrift store, the flea market, and the garage sale, for starters, are literal treasure troves of unique finds and pieces that you literally can’t get anywhere else. Instead of buying brand new things, you can save a ton of money…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I am back from a mini family reunion in the USA, which we sadly squeezed in just in time before what appears to be strict travel restrictions once again, sigh. I did manage to stock up on some art supplies not available in…
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Designing a Child-Friendly Den
The popularity of ‘dens’ (also called entertainment or family rooms) can be traced back to the 1970s but as reported by Paintzen, they are enjoying a new surge in popularity, with recent world events leading many families to prioritize the entertainment value of their own homes. If you have little kids, a den is a…