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Luscious Lemon Luncheon ~ 425 Magazine

Luscious Lemon Luncheon ~ 425 Magazine

  LEMON-O-RAMA!   Create this simple and sunny lemonscape and sumptuous luncheon for your gal pals ASAP! It starts with bowls brimming with golden Meyer lemons and pocket-fold napkins dotted with fresh chamomile blooms, as if just plucked from a spring meadow.     Whip up a mouthwatering Cobb Salad, in the round, that is both...
Behind the scenes of our Golden Hour Picnic in 425 Magazine

Behind the scenes of our Golden Hour Picnic in 425 Magazine

Looks like a scene,” right out of Jane Austen novel,” said a dear friend of mine, but this golden-hour picnic, was actually laid out, under an old Maple tree, on the beautiful landscape that is Chateau Ste Michelle Winery, in Woodinville, WA.  All images Rodrigo DeMedeiros/425 Magazine   The view is breathtaking. Rows of grapevines,...
Sweet Spring Brunch  | 425 Magazine March Cover

Sweet Spring Brunch | 425 Magazine March Cover

How sweet  it is! So psyched to make the COVER of the 425 Magazine – March SPRING  issue! Spring brunch anyone? Oh my! Totally loving the look of these lighter-than-air, soufflé pancakes, shot by uber talented photographer, Rodrigo De Medeiros for 425 Magazine!  He caught me, mid (VERY  liberal) drizzle, with the barrel-aged dark maple...
Spring Soirée Workshop  |  at The Bellevue Collection

Spring Soirée Workshop | at The Bellevue Collection

  UPDATE ~ First, THANK YOU so much for the overwhelming response, to our March 26th Spring Soiree event that was scheduled at The Bellevue Collection!!! Your support and that of  The Bellevue Collection + 425 Magazine = AWESOME! At this time, here is our message: Because we want all of our guests to be...
Falling for FALL

Falling for FALL

All photos ~ Rodrigo DeMedeiros Fresh apple cider sips, quench the fall thirst, especially when shaken with a little tequila & lime! It’s my must try, FALL Margarita ~ All you need is a light dusting of cinnamon sugar for the rim and a star anise pod (with that hint of licorice), and you have yourself...
Labor Day Picnic Ideas on KING 5 Seattle

Labor Day Picnic Ideas on KING 5 Seattle

  Say so long, to summer…with an easy, YUMMY, Labor Day picinic! Grab an inflatable buffet bar…and pack it with picnic essentials, like: a cute picnic basket, ice bucket and fresh blooms!      Tuck utentils and salt & pepper packets into fun paper napkins and then  create simple but delicious fresh dishes that will...
Barbecue Like a Boss! My Next Level, Summer Grilling Tips in 425 Magazine

Barbecue Like a Boss! My Next Level, Summer Grilling Tips in 425 Magazine

Follow me on Instagram @monicahart1 All images ~ Rodrigo DeMedeiros, 425 Magazine It’s summer barbecue season, people!! Time to gather outdoors and dine alfresco, under the stars. My kickoff to summer feature, in 425 Magazine, is ALL about the thrill of the summer grill. It’s time to take your mad, summer barbecue skills, to the...
Must Try Weekend Cocktail ~ The Hugo in 425 Magazine

Must Try Weekend Cocktail ~ The Hugo in 425 Magazine

All images ~ Rodrigo DeMedeiros – 425 Magazine Hello HUGO! Sipping  into the weekend… with this amazingly refreshing cocktail that seriously satisfies your summertime thirst. It’s said to be, one of  ‘the IT’ drinks in Europe, and purportedly, originated in The Alps. BUT I promise, it plays perfectly, here in the States and beautifully, in...
Entertaining at Home Hacienda Style ~ 425 Magazine

Entertaining at Home Hacienda Style ~ 425 Magazine

All images by Rodrigo DeMedeiros via 425 Magazine   Mi casa es su casa!   Soak up this ‘Hacienda’ Style, south of the border Invite, from my May feature in 425 Magazine. Rich texture and tropical flora & flowers create an eye-popping   backdrop, for gorgeous, Spanish style street food – from churros…to chopped salad and...
Dig into my at-Home Power Lunch in 425 Magazine, April!

Dig into my at-Home Power Lunch in 425 Magazine, April!

All images Rodrigo DeMedeiros – 425 Magazine Whether you’re planning a weekend mid-day gathering or workweek, at-home power lunch, this spread is for you. Digging this pinstripes and Panzanella Salad bar.   In the April issue of 425 Magazine, ( < CLICK online! Plus, on newsstands now! ) I set out a beautiful and healthful, ...
St. Patrick's Day Irish Mule

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Mule

          We’re ALL, a wee  bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.  Loving this f r e s h  spring floral centerpiece for St. Paddy’s,  especially since ALL of these potted plants…can be popped into my garden containers, after the day is done. Ranunculus, Cosmos and geraniums, will brighten up our spring...
CRUSHING Valentine's Day ~ Cover Story 425 Magazine

CRUSHING Valentine’s Day ~ Cover Story 425 Magazine

It’s L O V E at first bite. Talking about the February, Valentine’s cover of 425 Magazine! So honored and hyped to be the “cover girl”  this month with my Valentine’s Day gathering! Thank you 425.   gazine Images: Rodrigo DeMedeiros ~ 425 Magazine   Taking you INSIDE, the cover-story,  where you’ll find everything  you need…for a...