Graduation Party! Congrats to the Class of 2015
Had so much Fun pulling together Graduation Party ideas for my LIVE segments on KING 5 Seattle with the lovely Amanda Grace! {Here’s a quick screen shot.Thank you KING 5!} Image via KING 5 Seattle Let me tell ya, when they call YOUR kids name, you get this rush of adrenaline, goose bumps...
Summer Entertaining 425 Magazine Behind the Scenes
In a SUMMER state of mind thanks to our Summer Entertaining photo shoot with 425 Magazine! {Thank you 425!} Our beachy/nautical soiree will hit newsstands in late June. For now, here is a behind the scenes look at an evening packed with fresh entertaining ideas, simple recipes and plenty of DIY! This is a...
425 Magazine Secret Garden Party!
Brooke Clark Photography via 425 Magazine It’s a secret garden party and YOU’RE invited! From a sweet as honey cocktail and pretty DIY flower power chandelier {orchids – Fena Flowers!} to a delish deconstructed spring salad, join the girls and me for a fresh little garden gathering! Hope you’ll be inspired to throw...
DIY Fresh Flower Magnets
I’m always looking for a super simple and economical way to create some fabulous FLOWER POWER! {I’m such a petal pusher!} These DIY FRESH flower magnets are perfect! They are pretty and showy and you don’t need many blooms to get the job done! All you need: fresh flowers small craft store magnets metal stand...
Cinco de Mayo!
All Images – Stefanie Knowlton Photography It’s Fiesta time! Well almost… Why not get an early start on your Cinco de Mayo celebration? Teamed up with talented photographer Stefanie Knowlton on this one! Thank you Stefanie!! Okay, we get it…for some, Cinco de Mayo is an easy excuse to kick back a killer margarita and...
Easter Countdown on KING 5 – Easy Easter DIY to try!
Easy Easter Ideas Image via KING 5 If you’re on the hunt for some last minute Easter inspiration…there’s still time to energize your Easter gathering and get crafty! Image via King 5 Morning News Had so much fun putting Easter on parade on KING 5 Morning News yesterday! {Check out our Easter entertaining...
Late Last Week THIS Happened! ~ Garden Party Shoot for 425 Magazine
A pretty little Garden Party shoot for 425 Magazine! This fresh photo shoot with the fab Brooke Clark of Studio B Portraits {Can’t wait to see her pics!!} just may have you GREEN with garden envy :) but it will be SO simple for you to recreate in your OWN garden! Our 425 garden shoot...
My Spring Crush Reveal ~ Spring Brunch in 425 Magazine
Spring Crush with Monica Hart via 425 Magazine ~ Brooke Clark Photography Oh my! Just drink in the color! Yes, it’s a juicy spring EXPLOSION of color & flavor in the current issue of 425 Magazine! Thank you 425! The pretty pages showcase fresh NORTHWEST spring flavors! {Hint: If you are a subscriber you...
Spring Crush ~ Behind the Scenes of our 425 Magazine Photo Shoot!
I’m totally crushing on this SPRING photo shoot for 425 Magazine! Here’s a sunny little I-phone pic to give you a sneak peek! Can’t wait to see the real deal in 425! Love the happy spring hues! Okay, this shoot is packed with everything I LOVE from bubbly mimosas with fresh squeezed citrus, beautiful spring blooms,...
Whole-Wheat Chips and Grilled Corn Salsa ~ Tailgating Chips & Dip
Image Stefanie Knowlton Photography My little tailgating entertaining series has got the MO going! No matter which team you are rooting for…{GO HUSKIES!} my simple tailgating tips will kick your PRE-game drill into high gear! Image Stefanie Knowlton Photography We were first & ten from our own 20 with this cool...
Tasty Tailgate Tips! Roasted Pork Tenderloin Brioche Rolls
Image Stefanie Knowlton Photography When it comes to college football…I’m a huge #UW #Husky football fan! But you don’t have to be a #DAWG to love these tasty tailgate bites & sips! Showcase your own mascot & colors at your next tailgate gathering with a few of my simple tailgate entertaining essentials starting with a fab...
Wild about Lavender! DIY Floral ‘Cake’ Centerpiece
Stefanie Knowlton Photography Lavender is at its peak this time of year and what’s not to LOVE about lavender? Stefanie Knowlton Photography Miss Melaine of My Sweet Savannah fame and I are still on a lavender infused high…from our visit to Stefanie Knowlton Photography the fragrant fields at Woodinville Lavender! ...
Inspired by a love of beautiful, yet simple design, food and entertaining. Monica’s distinct approach led this former television news gal to create La Famiglia Design. 
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