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Holiday Snapshots No. 3 ~ Get Real

Holiday Snapshots No. 3 ~ Get Real

  There is nothing quite like the real thing, especially during the holidays! When it comes to holiday decorating, I  try to opt for real holiday greenery…real wreaths and flowers, garlands and swags whenever I can. Simple GREEN swags hang from our dining room chandeliers for the Starbucks Holiday Collection photo shoot.     Photo...
Holiday Snapshot No. 2 ~ Fresh Garland with Cranberries & Gold Glitter

Holiday Snapshot No. 2 ~ Fresh Garland with Cranberries & Gold Glitter

  Freshen up  your holiday decorating with this quick, simple and budget friendly Christmas garland!     Designed this cranberry & mini glitter ball garland for the Starbucks holiday shoot! The garland is a fun accent to the merry & bright Starbucks Holiday Collection. Went old school  with real cranberries then gave it a modern...
Holiday Snapshot! Our Christmas House

Holiday Snapshot! Our Christmas House

  Fast and furious they {the blog posts} came…. From now until Christmas, like you, I’m decking the halls and baking Christmas cookies!  I’m taking tons  of pretty holiday snapshots to share as I go along…like this thrifty and fun holiday cookie box! So simple and it’s a cool way to display your holiday cookies,...
Entertaining with the Starbucks Holiday Collection!

Entertaining with the Starbucks Holiday Collection!

  Photo Credit Starbucks –  Francisco Ramos-Sabugo Rodriguez    So delighted for the opportunity to deck the dining room and style  pretty pieces from the dazzling Starbucks Holiday & Dot Collection!  In fact, you can pull up a chair at the holiday brunch table setting right now  on Starbucks News on line!   Great fun sharing an afternoon with Linda Thomas, the...
Glittering Up for a Holiday Open House with HC Home!

Glittering Up for a Holiday Open House with HC Home!

      Getting all glittered up  for a Holiday Open House with HC Home! So excited! Hope you can join us this Saturday in Snohomish from 6 to 8 p.m.! Get set for a herd of glittering reindeer and moose, MY delish ~ Santa Baby  Pomegranate     Rosemary Martini Drops and….  enjoy a...
Holiday Posh Party Pics!

Holiday Posh Party Pics!

Image ~ Chapman McGrath Fina   My holiday helpers and I enjoyed decking the windows  at Via Lago  & Flawless Beauty Bars in Kirkland for our   Holiday Posh Party ! Lot s of fresh & fragrant  holiday greenery & herbs, vintage ornaments and gold trim!     Thank you to all who joined us for a...
Invite: Holiday Posh Party! Holiday Style Tips!

Invite: Holiday Posh Party! Holiday Style Tips!

    Unveiling some festive  & fun  entertaining ideas at a very POSH  holiday party and YOU’RE  invited! So excited to co-host Flawless Beauty Bars  Posh Party – Holiday style!  The Posh Party takes place at Via Lago Boutique in Kirkland!         Join us for an evening of fresh  holiday entertaining tips, sparkly  seasonal makeup from Flawless Beauty...
Christmas Tree No. Two ~ Antlers and flocking

Christmas Tree No. Two ~ Antlers and flocking

  Here’s a glimpse at our Family Room this holiday season! It’s filled with antlers and flocking.   A fresh magnolia garland graces our holiday mantle and these fine fellows are certainly a handsome focal point!     So many antlers…we call this our…Oh Deer room!     Much to do before the big day!  ...
Flocked Trees & Holiday Pinks

Flocked Trees & Holiday Pinks

  I’m crushing  on p~i~n~k this holiday season! Just touches of it here and there… It’s a first for me! In the entry this year, I teamed pink ribbon & fleurs with my holiday glitter & greens.      I tucked fresh  pink flowers in with the pearl pink ornaments and greenery  in our giant clam...
My Holiday Essentials Video - The Holiday Guest Tray

My Holiday Essentials Video – The Holiday Guest Tray

  Santa’s elf, (Uh, that would be ME…) is in the midst of spreading holiday c~h~e~e~r all through the house!  OH, how      I LOVE  the holidays!  I’ve special ordered fresh garlands & wreaths, fragrant hyacinths and showy amaryllis.     I’ve tucked seasonal fresh fruit & greens here and there with     a...
Go-Getter's Guide to: a Glam Holiday Brew ~ Cinnamon Cappuccino

Go-Getter’s Guide to: a Glam Holiday Brew ~ Cinnamon Cappuccino

  Cinnamon  is to Christmas…what pumpkin pie  spice is to     Thanksgiving, at least in my mind. I’m nuts  about cinnamon…love the warmth especially during the holidays. Plus, some claim a pinch of cinnamon daily may actually be good for you. So why not  spice up your daily grind AT HOME and dress up  that cup of cafe for...
Oh Deer and Other Holiday Matters

Oh Deer and Other Holiday Matters

                                       Antlers & Olive Branches…OH Deer!                        OH the holiday Possibilities!      I spied this handsome duo  on my travels and thought the pair would be wonderful...