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The holidays are full of traditions. From when and where you celebrate to the food you serve. And let’s not forget the decorations!! To me, my Christmas decorations are full of memories. I love the visions of Christmas past that I see when I look at my favorite pieces. Traditions aren’t always relegated to the…
Reminiscent of a European Chateau with gardens like Monet's in Giverny, the Lairmont Manor is a little slice of European beauty right here in Bellingham. Amy Slusher Photography The Lairmont Manor is the setting of one of my top 5 favorite memories; the evening of my rehearsal dinner. The rehearsal dinner just so happens to…
It's that time of year again when high school seniors reach the rite of passage known as High School Graduation! I remember my high school graduation well. I can still feel the emotions and excitement bubbling up as if it were yesterday. As a parent of a high school senior, my feelings are bittersweet. From…
Finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your sweetie doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, in can be quite easy if you have the right inspiration! Can't Go Wrong With Flowers! A New Leaf Flower Shoppe Located in the heart of downtown Bellingham for 30 years, A New Leaf Flower Shoppe has taken great pride…
Phew, you've survived the holidays!! But, wait a minute.....New Year's Eve is right around the corner! This is typically when my husband asks me, "what do you want to do for New Year's?" I respond, with "I don't know, what do you want to do?" And so on... Even though New Year's Eve is less…
'Tis the season of chilly weather and cold noses and fingertips. Nothing battles the chill like a nice cup of hot cocoa! Some of my fondest childhood memories revolve around spending time with my family at my grandparents farm in Idaho. The holidays were the best, especially when Jack Frost gifted us with us with…
"Merry Christmas, movie house! Merry Christmas, Emporium! Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!" — George Bailey (James Stewart) It's a Wonderful Life, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, Elf and A Christmas Story are just a few of the most iconic Christmas Movies. Some of my best memories of the holidays revolve around spending time…
You know it's Fall when every other social media post is hailing the almighty Pumpkin Spice! With Fall come cozy clothes, warm mugs of tea and a beautiful explosion of color in the local landscape, some of my favorite things! Fall feels like new beginnings.... even though Mother Nature didn't design it that way with…
Have I told you lately how much I love my garden? Well, I do! A few years ago, we did a complete renovation of our backyard (see backyard in Key Elements to Outdoor Entertaining and S’mores posts). When we compiled all of our 'must have' elements for the new space, we didn't have sufficient space for a vegetable garden. Fortunately,…
S'mores....you know that you love them. Even with a belly full of campfire food, they are simply too yummy to resist!! So, why not take your love for the gooey, summertime treat and up the ante with a drool-worthy event. In the Outdoor Living post (here), we showed you all sort of fun and cozy…
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