Brunch with the Bradleys

When I feel restless, watch out: this week, I discovered the toilet (look, Ma, I'm washing my hands all by myself!) and cat food (mmmm, organic!) Someone needs to do another round of Xela-proofing.

When Tia Lynn and Tia Claudia feel restless, they move. They've bought and sold dozens of homes over the years, each more fabulous than the last. Real estate is their hobby; they have a knack. (Even in this market.) Wielding intuition and vision, they transform overlooked, undervalued properties into singular homes. Which they then leave. Hey, it works.

Last Sunday, we visited their latest casita. Ocean views, acres of woods and quarry trails out back, and huge, with a guest room for yours truly... it's a work in progress, but what a crib!

Las Tias strike a pose

YES, we always color-coordinate

the dark wild-eyed dog in back wants to eat me

Keep me away from the satanic hound!

Valerie: immigrant, educationalist, scrap-booker extraordinaire
... and soon-to-be Grandmother

I can't resist a tall, dark 'n' handsome dude like Nick

Mama, can we get one of these?