Galentine’s Day

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. …

Christmas Movie Party

"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…

Inspiration: BellinghamSTYLE’s Debut, Collaboration Event!

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…