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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…
It’s officially that time of year. You all know what I’m talking about..... It’s when the current debate trending on Facebook is: “when do you decorate for the holidays?” And what’s more is that the supporting memes get better every year! Deck the Halls Decking the halls is a fun and joyous holiday tradition. So…
We all know that ghouls just want to have fun. So what better way to celebrate All Hallows' Eve than with a Witches Night Out Party!! My family loves to throw a spirited get together. So when my oldest was 18 months, we decided to have a Halloween party for our friends with little ones. …
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…
Amy Slusher Photography I’ve always looked forward to June because two of my favorite things coincide, planning my daughter, Chloe’s birthday party and blooming peonies! The best part is incorporating my garden peonies into the party itself. During the planning process, Chloe and I always worked well together. She enjoyed creating and personalizing the goody…
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…
With Mother's Day right around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with a Mother/Daughter Garden Party! A stylish garden party is a great way to honor the special mothers in your life. While celebrating mom and enjoying the outdoors is a great way to welcome the warmer weather, we here in the PNW…
Okay, let's get a show of hands, who changes up their decor with the seasons? I find that it's a refreshing way to tap into my ever-evolving creativity!! Fresh and colorful new beginnings are what Spring is all about, and Mother Nature sure knows how to deliver! Unfortunately, in the PNW we may need to…
So, apparently, Galentine’s Day is a thing. It’s a holiday that Amy Poehler’s character on Parks and Recreation invented. According to Leslie Knope, “It’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast style. Ladies celebrating ladies. …
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…
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