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Cotton Candy PINK Cocktails for a Cause

Cotton Candy PINK Cocktails for a Cause

  It’s so cool  that seemingly everywhere you look…you  can spot PINK as people  celebrate  women’s health and national Breast Cancer Awareness Month!     Haley’s Cottage…via sister store Heburn in Kirkland, Washington and EvergreenHealth teamed up this week, rolling out the mobile mammogram  screening coach!       It was a party of PINK PROPORTIONS!  ...
My Fall Favorites

My Fall Favorites

We’ve turned another page on the calendar!!! Can you believe it…it’s September and fall  is in the air! Think: pumpkin spice lattes, little yellow  school buses, roasted veggies like my ‘Tipsy’ Roasted Squash  and hearty fall soups!     Those are just some of the Fall Favorites  we’re touching  on #LiveonKOMO Newsradio this morning in...
The Lavender & Blackberry Martini recipe on TODAY'S NEST & GIVEAWAY!

The Lavender & Blackberry Martini recipe on TODAY’S NEST & GIVEAWAY!

Find me on INSTAGRAM @MonicaHart1  Just in time for your  weekend… My Girls Night In with Monica Hart at Woodinville Lavender –  Lavender & Blackberry Martini Drop  recipe hits TODAY’S NEST! {Click on TODAY’S  NEST, above  for the link! Thank you SAM!}   Image – Stefanie Knowlton Photography   Okay, if you make ONE of my little...
In the Garden: Fall Harvest

In the Garden: Fall Harvest

  #LiveonKOMO Newsradio – It’s the edge of fall  and it’s harvest time in the garden! Among the topics I’m chatting about this morning with KOMO’s Larry Rice is – What to do with your gorgeous garden surplus! So, from pretty & edible herb bundles….    Image – Stan McMeekin for La Famiglia Design   to...
Lavender and Violette Martini Drop

Lavender and Violette Martini Drop

On the air today #LiveonKOMO Newsradio  talking about this ethereal  little cocktail:      My Lavender & Violette Martini  Drop and other LAVENDER infused entertaining ideas!  All of this, following our stylish  Girls Night In with Monica Hart soiree at Woodinville Lavender! Can you tell I’m currently crushing on Lavender! Thank you girls!   Image – Stefanie Knowlton   The...
Step Inside the Chic NEW Nordstrom Habitant Lounge!

Step Inside the Chic NEW Nordstrom Habitant Lounge!

  Images  Stefanie Knowlton Photography   TGIF! Just in time for the weekend… As promised, I’m giving you a stylish  virtual taste and tour of the new  Nordstrom Habitant Lounge      in Bellevue, Washington. It’s the first of its kind for Nordstrom and after one visit I have to say, I’m a fan girl...
Go Getters Guide to: Tomato and Cukes Salad

Go Getters Guide to: Tomato and Cukes Salad

Find me on INSTAGRAM @Monicahart1      Busy Day Salad ~ From the vine   On a sizzling  summer day, this cool  cucumber salad hits the spot! It combines vine ripened     tomatoes, crisp  cucumbers, fresh  oregano, a super simple vinaigrette AND it  comes together in minutes! No cooking  in a hot kitchen required!    ...
Summer Sizzle - Stylish Tips to Help You Keep Your Cool at Home #LiveOnKOMO Newsradio

Summer Sizzle – Stylish Tips to Help You Keep Your Cool at Home #LiveOnKOMO Newsradio

Just got off the air #LiveOnKOMO Newsradio      with some stylish tips  on keeping your cool at home in the summer heat!   From cool  summer home accessories like blue glass        to  Market Umbrellas     Image – World Market   to simple summer menu ideas that won’t have you slaving...
Raspberry Quick Jam

Raspberry Quick Jam

  There is something so delicious  about making jam from ripe , just plucked  berries, straight from the field! We  just went berry picking at Remlinger Farms in Carnation, Washington! So fun!  I can’t wait to share our storybook  morning in the field.   For now, I can  show you the beautiful fruits of our labor!    ...
Simple Summer Suppers!

Simple Summer Suppers!

Busy Day Meals! Just  got off the air #LiveOnKOMO!   On KOMO Newsradio we’re  talking about simple summer suppers  ! We’re all  busy right? Trying to do it ALL!  Here’s the link to one of my quick & delicious  summer time suppers, sure to please. Steamed Clams with Pancetta and Kale!     Yes, Kale!  {LOVE}...
Tipsy Roasted Peaches with Fresh Tarragon

Tipsy Roasted Peaches with Fresh Tarragon

Peaches and herbs.      Love the combo  of roasted summer fruits and freshly plucked herbs and spirits! Peaches & fresh tarragon  are made for each other especially when the duo is doused  with     a little brandy & balsamic vinegar and then generously dusted  with my home-made vanilla bean sugar and orange zest.  ...
Brand New Post for TODAY'S NEST: Summer Entertaining!

Brand New Post for TODAY’S NEST: Summer Entertaining!

  The cocktail flag is up! If you like flirty  cocktails and pretty  DIY summer entertaining ideas, drop in on my BRAND NEW post, featured on TODAY’S NEST!  It’s up! So excited to be a contributor!  I hope you like  it! Thank you Sam! The beautiful images by Stefanie Knowlton Photography are so inviting! Hope you’ll...