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Last Friday I watched Peyton Place while folding laundry. It was the first time I had actually watched a majority of it in one sitting (I’ve always caught parts of it so it’s seemed rather disjointed for me). The movie could easily fit into a modern-day setting. Overbearing parents laying down the rules. Curious teens rebelling against the rules. A […]

It was a short week filled with a lot of goodness. That’s the kind of week I like. I’m also in denial May is over. Our Older is about to take up skateboarding lessons (he’s always been fascinated by skateboarders) and this past week, he graduated from preschool. I’m preparing myself mentally for the Younger to head off […]

Tomorrow I’m leaving for a ladies’ weekend in Vegas! While I’m looking forward to relaxing poolside and sleeping in, I’m downright thrilled one of the ladies, after receiving everyone’s input, made magic happen by taking care of *all* of our dinner and club reservations. Seriously folks. This is the stuff of dreams and why she ranks as awesomesauce […]

If you follow Sparrow Soirées on Facebook or Instagram, you might have seen pictures of a party-in-a-box I put together for Domino Beauty Boutique’s recent giveaway. It was incredibly easy to do and well under a $75, including the bin, to put together. I’ve found over time it’s nice to have a bin stocked with basics so I’m always […]

A good friend of mine lives far away – 4,826 miles city-to-city to be exact. It’s a bit too far to see if she’s available next Sunday morning for brunch at a local cafe so we can catch-up on life’s happenings. For me, there’s something about sitting down for brunch with a friend that makes […]

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, […]

If your week has been like mine – crazy to the brim – Sunday’s Super Bowl might have snuck up on you too. And nevermind the Pinterest Pressure: that feeling every occasion needs to be extremely cute and photo perfect. If making a stadium out of snack foods or pennants to string across your living room is far from how you envision spending weekend, here’s a little […]

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 […]

There’s something magical about seeing your corner of the world lit in those tiny lights during the holidays. They have a warm glow like no other that makes you smile. They seem all the more wonderful when there’s a blanket of snow – they illuminate an entire street with so little effort. Seeing Christmas lights is something the young and old can enjoy together whether on […]

A set table with lit candles for dinner – even on leftovers night – gives a solid signal it’s time to put away the electronics and sit down for a meal together. Over the holidays, with all the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to forget the joys of eating dinner at a set table in the middle of the week. […]