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I cannot believe school starts in twelve days (?!) – and some kids have already started! Thankfully I have a fairly short shopping list but there’s still the pressure to tackle it ASAP since Lil Man’s preschool summer session is winding down. Aside from the crowds and finding time to do it, I don’t mind […]

Hopefully you already know about the Summer Soiree Giveaway (enter today!). A lucky winner will receive a box with fabulous goods including these lil’ gems. Confession: I liked them so much I picked up a pair for myself.I’m planning to wear them next weekend. To my 20-year high school reunion to be exact. How’s that for a sneak peek into […]

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 […]

Alright Gang. It’s time to think outside the tie box this Father’s Day. Here are a few ideas to step up your game plan for Dad (or Grandpa, or Uncle Bob…). Get him out of the house! Put tickets in this year’s card for his favorite summer sport, concert, or send him with a group of fellow dads […]

Each woman treats Mother’s Day differently. Some wish to spend the day with family, while others take time away for a little peace and quiet. There are some who catch-up with friends over a glass of wine. And for some ladies, it’s a little bit of everything. I also want to respectfully acknowledge those amazing women in our lives who’ve played important roles […]

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 […]

This week is dedicated to ideas for Easter weekend. Today’s topic: tyke baskets. My boys have soft baskets similar to this one. I got them on super sale since it was thisclose to Easter when I ordered them for their first Easters – and yes, their names are on them too. I dutifully put them away for safe-keeping once Easter is over but when […]

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 […]

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 […]

1. Tadasana Wrap-Ture Tunic, The North Face // 2. Snow Chic Trapper Hat, Sundance // 3. Wide Cashmere Wrap, J Crew // 4. Fair Isle Fingerless Gloves by Jo Gordon, Juniper Want to see all the gift guides in one place? Check out our Pinterest Gift Guide.