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I have pet peeves. Lots of them. Never are they more obvious than when I go out in public. It should not be news to you that your shoes should be appropriate for your outfit - not j...
In honor of my sisters birthday, we hosted a sit down dinner for thirty people at our house. It was a really fun and over the top evening with rented tables and chairs, champagne toasts, and an...
For Brittneys birthday party I filled a punch bowl with a light, refreshing punch - a recipe we learned at our bartending class (I just assigned actual quantities...) Despite the fact that the i...
On Wednesday night we hosted a birthday party for my sister. And weve now recovered. It was a lovely dinner affair and Ill share the whole thing with you next week. For now, Ill tea...
I have a pet peeve. For those of you who dont live in Seattle or Portland, this will seem outlandish. But if you live in the Great Northwest you will understand completely. Your jacket mu...
Every year the Magnolia Guild of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center hosts the "Premier Chefs Dinner." And every year, Mr. Hedin and I go. We love it. For all of the ...
1 ounce vodka2 ounces pineapple juice1 dash grenadineMaraschino cherrySprig of mintPour vodka, juice, and grenadine into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake. Pour - with ice – into a...
Last night I had the pleasure of being hosted by Masins for a fantastic evening of food, fashion, and furniture. Their "Eastside Style" event featured the very best of the best - includ...
There are very few things that I actively dislike. Laundry is one of them. I truly do not like to do laundry. One could even say I hate it. Its boring, it takes forever, and i...
I have a new shopping crush that I think youll love too - ReFresh. Its an online boutique filled with vintage collections of party accutrements. Youll love the way shes arranged little vi...
Come join me this Thursday at Masins Furniture in Bellevue. Ill be there signing books and shaking up a signature cocktail! Hope to see you soonBrowse Masins online hereRead more about th...
When we returned from vacation, our house had been shut for one week. The odor that was coming from the house can only be defined as "old lady." Potentially, "old lady with do...
How was your Mothers Day? We had a beautiful sunny day spent on Puget Sound. Perfection.
Tune into today to Q13 Fox News at 9:15am to see me! And Kaci! Hooray! Ill have my ideas for Mothers Day which you can find here as well.this knucklehead is the reason I get to cele...
Love pillow for punching :: white tray for brunching :: one of a kind plate for lunching :: indulgent doughnuts for munching :: and coffee.
Are you ready for Mothers Day? And dont forget that its not just the actual blood related mothers who should be honored this weekend. There are all kinds of maternal people in our lives w...
I dont need diamonds or jewels, but I would love a few thoughtful things from the children I bore in my body and succumbed to "mom hips" for. bins :: punch bowl :: card :: watch :: crep...
Good Morning! I hope you had a fab weekend. We reveled in the sunshine of Palm Springs and had a generally fabulous time. If youre headed to the desert (and you should) you can be easily ...
Im off to a fabulous wedding weekend in the land of palm trees and margaritas. Ill keep you updated on all of the revelry and the best of our desert exploits. Stay tuned!
We are literally within weeks of seeing the basement completely done. Are you dying? Im dying. All thats left is to paint and have the appliances installed.Last week we installed th...
clips :: lips :: tulips :: bag
Were headed to a wedding weekend in Palm Springs and I am so excited. Heres the ensemble for the main event... Ill be perfectly coifed, appropriately tanned, and in my favorite spring dre...
domino magazineI am super crazy into brass right now. The funny thing about being into something like this is that its still considered "old lady" by the vast majority of people, but a ...
Tomorrow is May Day so lets celebrate! Find the cocktail recipe here and lets celebrate the arrival of May!
This weekend was the book launch party for Molly Moons new book - which I adore - and the party did not disappoint! Ms. Moon certainly knows how to throw a party! Guests were feted with f...
Have you gone backyard camping yet? Do it tonight! Its easy and fun. And if you dont feel like cooking, dont. Pick up some of your favorite take out (Metropolitan Markets frie...
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