Hello I’m Susan!
Welcome to “From the Bay to the Beach” ~ a California home decor and lifestyle blog. Join me as I share my version of California living, from the rolling hills of the Bay Area to the beautiful beaches of the San Diego coast. I’m glad you’re here!

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Read All About It: A “Boo”tiful Book Decor DIY
In this post – how to create a spooky stack of books to add to your Halloween decor.

B2B Weekend Vibes #15
In this post – a fall trip to the Pacific Northwest, 3 baked pumpkin donut recipes, the Broadway show & Juliet, plus my favorite dressy jackets for fall and winter.

Thankful for You! 10 Free Thanksgiving Printables
In this post – for our latest Styled 2 Ways, MaryJo of Masterpieces of my Life and I are sharing some free Thanksgiving printables to thank YOU – our readers – for your support. Enjoy!

Happiness is Homemade #606
In this post – a rustic apple galette, muffin mix caramel apple cobbler, a candy apple martini, homemade apple dumplings, and puff pastry apple turnovers.

B2B Weekend Vibes #14
In this post – The World of Hans Zimmer, inspiring fall decor, a trip to Julian, CA, and my new favorite brand of perfume.

Happiness is Homemade #605
In this post – DIY pumpkin pillows made from placemats, air fryer pumpkin french toast, pumpkin spice and chocolate cake balls, a pumpkin pie cocktail, and free printable emotions pumpkin flashcards for kids.