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I once read the best way to see if your guest room is truly ready for a visitor is to spend a few nights in it. Why? In theory you’d see what your visitor would experience during his or her stay. It’s a nice thought, but if you’re like me, you may not have an official guest room. The space might double as an office, […]

Hopefully Memorial Day and June allowed you some time to practice grilling because this upcoming holiday weekend is all about being the BBQ Master and picnicking in style. As I mentioned last week, we’re heading to friend’s farm for the celebrations and I hope to bring these cherry hand pies. It’s a nice update to an […]

She’s the one fellow mothers look at with understanding. We remember the joys and frustrations having a new baby brings to everyday life. She’s the one, whether it’s her first child or third, that we need to take a moment and smile at her, sincerely congratulating her, for being a fabulous woman. image // gift idea: matching […]

The big day finally arrives. As you can tell she is long and lean. She’s a true definition of a galley kitchen. Sam and his crew did an amazing job using every ounce of space without making it feel overcrowded or like the upper cabinets were skyscrapers. Both of the above “before” pictures were taken when we first moved […]

Just a reminder: this week’s posts are dedicated to getting ready for Easter, 3.31.13! By any chance do you remember the Choose Your Own Adventure books? The stories where you would suddenly come to the point in a chapter when you had to choose if you were going to continue down a wooded path or cross a rope bridge while a grizzly […]

When March arrives in Seattle, it arrives with a lion’s roar. It can be cold and rainy with a cutting wind in the morning but by mid-afternoon it can feel blissfully warm in the sun. Here are my two favorite ways to tackle the crazy yo-yoing weather. For Sunday brunch with friends, I start with the basics with […]

It’s my birthday too. I’m so excited we’re hitting the town tonight while the kids stay home. I couldn’t tell you where we’ll dine though. I keep seeing great reviews on so many incredible places here in Seattle I want to try. End result: I’ll call a palate audible. I know it seems risky but I’m rolling the dice on this […]

My annual scramble to find the right outfit for New Year’s Eve seems to kick in the day after Christmas. I love the thought of going to a party dressed to the nines and dancing the night away. Skipping the traditional LBD and finding something to make a statement in a crowd would be a lot of fun. Having the right coat to keep me warm […]

I needed a little inspiration in what to wear for Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas morning. Usually my Eve wear includes a warm cardigan sweater, jean and boots. So comfortable yet predictable. I think it’s time to step it up a notch this year by dressing up a little (and that dress is on sale!). The tights will keep my […]

…a cool dish towel.