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I love, love, love creating beautiful vignettes. From the entry room table to the dining room table, no place is safe from my design aspirations! This is especially true during the holidays. Inspiration: When looking for inspiration for a vignette or centerpiece, I consider several things: Location Season Available Materials and Accessories Location: We…
'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…
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…
One of my favorite authors, Malcolm Gladwell, talks about how his parents created a home environment where their kids and friends would actually want to out. This way, his parents really got to know their friends and what they were up to. Basically creating their own little hub. This is something that my husband and…
When it comes to having photos of our loved ones, it is more than just a picture, it's about capturing a moment or documenting an experience. And that is what Amy Slusher does. Amy is a photographer that specializes in Senior portraits. In writing this blog post, I realized that this is a full circle…
Bellingham has a diverse community of local bakers. One of the many benefits of working on the BellinghamSTYLE blog collaborations is that I get to meet some crazy-talented bakers through blog collaborations. Meet Veronica Stendahl. As the owner of Antler Baking Co. she is my current go-to when I'm in the mood for something sweet. …
This first blog post was all about what happens when you bring together some creative, entrepreneurial souls, giving them a bit of guidance (in this case creating a mock party with the color scheme being lavender, green, white and cream….blush and pink were later added) and let them loose with their creative juices! Once the…
We begin with inspiration for the blog, as inspiration is the root of so many elements that comprise the blog. Having worked with and for small local businesses for over 20 years, I quickly recognized that they don’t have capacity to do all of the small details. Builders build, bakers bake, retailers sell and so…
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