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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…
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…
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…
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…
To say that my family loves Halloween grossly understates our love for the spooky, sugar laden holiday. When my oldest was a 18 months, we decided to have a Halloween party for our friends with little ones. This way, we could dress the youngsters up, but keep them inside where it's safe and warm. I…
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…
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…
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…
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