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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…
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…
