Ranch Life
Days out here unfold at their own pace. We tend the herd, take refuge by the pool when the heat sets in, watch the wildlife drift through, and attempt to keep the pets in something resembling order. It’s not a high-powered life, and the rewards are mostly intangible—but every so often, we catch ourselves standing still, taking it all in, and feeling rich in the ways that matter.
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Really Late Summer, Part 2: The Bikini Edition
Really Late Summer, Part 2: Fave Fall Bikinis Yes it’s true, I missed a deadline. The official last day of summer was around…
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Home Outdoor Theater: From Wild to Wonderful
How We Took a Weedy Corner and Transformed it into an Outdoor Lounge The house here at the ranch doesn’t want for much.…
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Francesca’s Follies: The Great Horn Intervention
Did we say Ranch Adventures? Or Misadventures?? If you had a chance to see Francesca in our Meet the Herd post, you’ll know…
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Our Five Best “Go-Tos” for the Late Summer Heat
Late Summer, Part 1: Five Fave Shoes The Kids Might Be Going Back to School, but If You Aren’t … We are almost…
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The Great Escape
Back when we first started Twenty Nickels, we promised to show some of our messier moments as we, a formerly urban-dwelling couple, navigate…
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Why “Little House on the Prairie” Feels Timely Again
When I was growing up, I recall my family gathering around the dinner table on weeknights and flicking the TV on to watch…
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How I Made a Practical Ranch Home Gym that Fits Real Life
As a lifelong runner, one of the best decisions I ever made was to buy a treadmill for the basement of the house…
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Meet the Herd
We’re fortunate to have a herd of longhorn cattle helping graze the ranch. It means we get to enjoy them as big, gentle,…
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Wildlife Photography Tents: What Actually Works on Our Ranch
What Are Camouflage Photography Tents? At Rancho Los Venados, we adore our deer, so any chance to view them up close without startling…
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Primavera “Sticky Notes”
Primavera–spring, the Italian way: simple, seasonal, and just enough.