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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…
Woo-hoo!! It's Spring Break time across the nation!! While I sometimes miss the days of partying MTV style, I always look forward to the relaxing in the sun part!! Whether you are traveling to San Fransisco for an extended weekend, or hopping across the Pacific to the tropical islands of Hawaii, you should definitely travel…
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. …
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…
"A Toast to the OLD YOU: If you feel inspired to use the New Year to help you reset or change habits: Great....And yet: The OLD YOU has survived every terrible day, every had thing, every awful circumstance, and every heartbreak you've ever felt. The old you is a FIGHTER and that's worth CELEBRATING!" Emily McDowell…
Continue reading ➞ A New Year; Embracing the Little Things in Life
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…
