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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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
Continue reading ➞ Inspiration: BellinghamSTYLE’s Debut, Collaboration Event!
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