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Suburban Homestead

Northern California

I am a designer and mother of three. Welcome to my blog!

Interests: Modern design, organic gardening, interiors and product design, cooking, entertaining, graphic design, textiles, patterns, color, music, childrens books, photography, farming, reading, photography..

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Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West

We returned from Scottsdale on Wednesday night. It was all sooo good - seeing a great new town, checking out an exciting new renovation project (think Melrose Place meets Southwest adobe architecture), having lots of free time to explore, and getting to do it all with my mom. I love... Continue reading

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One Day, Two Gals + Three Restaurants

I have always had a weakness for packaging. Wrap-up any product or service with just the right colors/fonts/pictures and I'm bound to lean in an take a closer look. The Chop Shop is one such example. We drove by it several times our first night in Scottsdale, and I couldn't... Continue reading

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I meant to say *block* not *delete*. I would love to know how to block spammers from following me in bulk. Thanks!

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Scottsdale's Antique Trove

Earlier this morning, while grabbing coffees in our hotel's lobby, we got to talking with a pleasant fellow behind the counter. He had lots to share with us about this and that, the hotel, and the town. When he asked us if we liked to go antiquing we got all... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Suburban Homestead

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I closed my comment months ago because of spam so I've not been affected by the recent push of spammers. What I would like to know is why I can't delete the followers in bulk? Most of my followers are spammers (I know this because they all have the same about info, and because they are all following the same 89 blogs). I gave up deleting them because I have to do it individually and there are thousands. If I could go in and delete them in large groups (25-50 at a time even) it would be SO helpful and would allow me to open my comments again to legitimate readers. Thanks for listening!

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The Saguaro Hotel, Scottsdale AZ

So I'm in Scottsdale for a couple days. A little pleasure, a little business. I brought my mom because she likes it hot, and being that it was 100 degrees today, she's in her happy place. Today was pleasure, tomorrow is all bizniz. I've never been to Scottsdale before -... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Suburban Homestead

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Fabulous Friday

I realized this week that I wasn't clear in defining my dessert criteria in last Friday's post. (Not that anyone is losing sleep over this one, but...) It's not that I will only eat a fruit dessert if it's in the form of a crisp/cobbler/crumble, it's that I'll only eat... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Wordless Wednesday

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Posted May 8, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Newborn Goats at Toluma Farms

I had a super fun outing this weekend with the little kids while Daddy coached the big guy's baseball game. I was so sorry we weren't all together for this one...few experiences can compete with getting to hold one and two day old baby goats. And the only thing better... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Fabulous Friday

I could go on and on about my affection for the Rhubarb Coffee Cake that was a signature dessert of A Clean Well-Lighted Cafe, just off the same-named bookstore in what used to be Larkspur Landing. Anyone remember that spot?!? I waited tables there my last year of high school... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Cinco de Mayo Party

1. She dressed herself and wore it well 2. Taco platter from our local supermercado 3. In intimate circles he is known affectionately (and respectfully) as Señor Thomas 4. The food spread was amazing, thanks to Mi Pueblo 5. Colorful garnishes 6. A favorite serving dish of mine from Sayulita... Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Cinco de Mayo and el Supermercado

Hola! It's been a while, I know. I am finally emerging from a curious funk that plauged me for over a week. This will likely sound like a lame excuse but I've been exhausted, and for no more reasons that the ones we all face everyday. I was unreasonably groggy,... Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Fabulous Friday

I love me some Friday mornings. It's just me, this little guy, a tandem bike ride to the store where he's throwing out prom queen waves to everyone we pass, and then back home for some cake making. I went for an old favorite this week: Sour Cream Blueberry Crumble... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Wordless Wednesday

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Posted Apr 17, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Dinner on the Beach, La Palapa

This year's return vacation to Mexico has pretty much been a carbon copy of last year's vacation (except this year we were a party of 14 with a third family in the mix :) Days at the all-inclusive are wonderful but there isn't much variation. (This is in no way... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Wandering Old Town Puerto Vallarta

After our jaunt into PV for lunch at Joe Jack's Fish Shack, the women and men parted ways for several hours. Dads and boys headed back to the hotel, moms and daughters walked the streets of old town looking for adventure, cheap take-homes and ice cream. (Did that sound dirty?)... Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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...kills me. :) Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Joe Jack's Fish Shack - Part III

It's spring break and for the second year in a row, we are in Puerto Vallarta with friends. (When you have a recipe for success, why deviate?) With a third family in the mix this year, we are having so much fun sharing with them our favorite spots and activities.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Wordless Wednesday

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Posted Apr 3, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Model Apartment Remodel - Before + After

Last week I was out in Denver working on various projects for several apartment complexes. The most exciting project is one that may or may not get off the ground, depending on the pricing we get back, but I am hopeful that I will be able to oversee the installation... Continue reading

Posted Apr 2, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Our Easter Sunday

Easter has always been one of my top two favorite celebrations - next to Halloween. That is, of course, until the "The Holidays" roll around and then those takes pole position... OK, I guess I just like any excuse to celebrate with family. Whenever possible, I try to host an... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Well, hello there. I'm Jeanice - mother of three,...

Well, hello there. I'm Jeanice - mother of three, wife of one, designer, perpetual nester, lover of all things food, home and garden, color obsessed modernist and family vacation enthusiast. Welcome to Suburban Homestead! I launched this blog in the fall of 2010. Having closed my business earlier in the... Continue reading

Posted Mar 23, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Fabulous Friday

At the risk of sounding like a super annoying overachiever, I should probably just come clean and say that we celebrate half birthdays over here. (For the kids, that is.) It's not because I'm desperate to seek out more work for myself, or because my kids need another excuse to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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*El Sol* Vintage Medallion

When I first made it to Palm Springs last year, I took an hour or two to myself, wandering through stores housing retro wares. My favorite, out of all of them, was a tiny hole in the wall called Bon Vivant (457 N. Palm Canyon). Small as it was, this... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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Fabulous Friday / Accidental Genius

I didn't post much this week, although that's not because I haven't been online. I've been behind the scenes these last few days, making changes to the look of this blog, changes I'm excited to share in the next few days (hopefully). Friday night's dessert is worth coming out for.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2013 at Suburban Homestead

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