Here is the link to my very first post was actually in January 23rd, 2018. I scored this genuine pair of Micheal Kors black pumps for $2 Second hand at one of my old Thrift store haunts that summer of

Some things change you before you even see it happening. Healing isn’t loud. It’s slow and quiet and sometimes messy. This is me trying to describe what life feels like now that the hardest part is finally

This piece is another one of the collection of the most charming little gifts from Danny since we met in early 2021. A part of a systematic plan towards some greater objective. He is after all retired

The silver raffle to help @fonestreet is still going. We have 8 days left! Remember that entering into the raffle gives you the chance to win a silver coin while helping a fellow Hiveian! The response

I was looking forward to continuing my deep dive into the Asian side of my mysterious ancestral traditions. The tough part is once again hampered by my inability to read the Chinese language. I had enough

Afternoon everyone…. While it may be Sunday, it’s still a workday for me. I’m up against a growing closer deadline to Install. It’s anotger beautiful day after an entire day of rain yesterday. While it

Afternoon everyone…… Well, I just happened to have the news on this morning on my way to a supplier for some materials. They are calling for another severe storm tomorrow with high winds, thunderstorms

May 22nd 2026 marked a year ago that Danny had passed away. The sense of sadness still lingers my heart every time I go through the pieces he sent me as gifts that he knew deeply interested me. “Black

The silver/gold raffle is still going, with only 8 days left! This is open to anyone anywhere in the world, so don't miss your chance to enter! (Created with Bing) Here's a quick update on the ticket totals

The seeds are planted, and my west coast winter’s last blast has been only day of real snow fall that never lingered, only a few following days of near zero temperatures delayed my early attempt to sow

Afternoon everyone…. While it may be Sunday, it’s still a workday for me. I’m up against a growing closer deadline to Install. It’s a fairly nice day after an entire day of rain yesterday. While it’s not

My March 17th’s one and only snowfall came and went within 24 hours as the temperatures never dropping below 1⁰ C. I was somewhat concerned how my first blooms of the spring have weathered this surprise

A catty pirate(got a pet you want drawn read this post for more details)

Following the afterglow of the Chinese lunar new year family dinner celebrations I pulled this breath taking gold bracelet out for it's annual appearance. It is an heirloom bracelet from my mother and

My red silk Cheongsam hasn’t fit me in years. The last time it was tight a few spots so I doubt I’ll ever fit in it again. Time and gravity has caught up with me, so I now have this nice black Asian blouse

Afternoon everyone…… You all know about my love of ships on coins by now. It’s no secret after this many years of posting. So today I’m going to share another beautiful ship coin. This is a 2016 Cooks

Warning: I am capable of massively over interpreting my Secret Santa’s motives and I’m not afraid to use it. “Black birds tend to like shiny things.” ~ The Bloody Raven. I can finally get to my Secret

Finally, a clear rain free day. I can see the familiar snow peaked Coastal mountains in the distance, the scene always helped calm my thoughts and put things into perspective. The snow capped Coast mountains

Merry Christmas Everyone! This Christmas I stayed home. I found a little restaurant that was open this morning, so I went for a Christmas lunch. After lunch, I opened my first "Secret Santa"

Sometimes you have to let a fire spread before enough people are willing to fix the problem. It's a hard lesson to learn, but the reality is that most people are content to watch the smoke and the embers