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A few days after the November 2012 election and Ref-74 passed, I received word from Mark and J. to have their Save the Date cards printed. They were finally getting married 19 years after first meeting, dating, and building a life together. We had met earlier in the fall to discuss their wedding, get a few items in place, mainly the […]

Don’t let the title fool you. The Daydreamer is far from lazy. She has big dreams but has her feet firmly planted in the ground. She juggles activities, schedules and is honest about buying the cupcakes (instead of baking them). In it all though she reminds us it’s important to be present and each moment is a memory in the making. […]

The Gardner loves her backyard. Time spent in the garden clears her mind and energizes her soul. Skip the chaos of serving breakfast in bed, especially if you have small children, and surprise her with brunch in the backyard. Make it special by having the little ones serve her a dessert they helped make the day before. Don’t […]

The Mermaid loves the water. Her ideal day is spent at the water’s edge and comes back completely energized. Her joy comes from watching her family enjoying the surf, exploring the surrounding tide pools and building castles in the sand. Does your mom like the surf and sun? How are you planning to celebrate the day with her? {beach […]

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 […]

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. […]

Simply put, “Making Memories & Creating Traditions” will be a group of posts this holiday season offering ideas with the sole purpose of doing exactly that: making memories and creating traditions with your loved ones. It’s important to step back from the craziness of the holidays – and life – and do something together that will always be treasured, and possibly […]