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A Weekend in Walnut Creek

Hi there! Tom and I are two empty nesters who decided to downsize and simplify our lives—lose the clutter and drama, travel a little, laugh a lot, sit back, and enjoy the simple pleasures life has to offer. Read more

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From Our Kitchen

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Afternoon Tea—a good reason to get together. https://t.co/XlhQAxeRrS pic.twitter.com/fJLa88sVa6
— Our Empty Nest (@ouremptynest) January 4, 2017

House Tours

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Simplify Simplify Simplify

For some time now I’ve been walking around with three words at the top of my To Do List—simplify simplify simplify. I know it’s just one ... continue reading ...

Our Trips & Travels

Cody to Yellowstone

What should have been an easy one-hour drive from Cody to Yellowstone turned into a full-day affair that took us through some of the most breathtakingly beautiful country I have ever seen.